Apparently things are not completely perfect and "normal" with this pregnancy like they were with my other two. When I went in for my 20 week ultrasound she counted all 10 toes and fingers and confirmed that there's no cleft palette but she couldn't find the stomach. Kind of a big thing to be missing right? More specifically she couldn't see the amniotic fluid going into the stomach which could mean a problem with the esophagus. She told me I would need to come in again for another ultrasound in the next month.
When I was telling my Dr. this at my next appointment (he happened to be measuring my abdomen at the moment) he said that I was measuring significantly bigger than I should be so he would have ordered another ultrasound anyway. He also said that I will probably have more ultrasounds along the way so that we can "keep a close eye on this baby." I've never been told that before. He told me that I need to always be aware of the fetal movement and if I notice any changes or cramping to call him right away. This is all totally terrifying to me and I find myself worrying about it all the time. Anyway, my next ultrasound is scheduled for the end of the month when we're back from vacation so I'm trying really hard not to think about it until then. I don't want to ruin our trip.
Isn't it interesting how you can be so invested in someone you've never even met?
Thank you thank you thank you for all the support. I really appreciate all the kind words and I'll be sure to let you all know what what's happening as it happens.
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Are you having twins? That would be pretty exciting. I hope everything is okay.
I sure hope everything is going to be ok with you and the baby. It's so scary when they tell you things like that and it's hard not to constantly worry. With Brylee they just kept telling me she was small and it made me so nervous. I mean I didn't want her to be small....I wanted her to be normal! Kind of silly huh? She of course was completely fine, but I guess they always keep an eye out if the baby is not getting nutrients ect. That's kind of weird your baby is so big and yet they couldn't see the stomach? Good luck
oh goodness brielle! good luck. you will be in our prayers!
They didn't tell you more than that? That'd scare me too!
I hope everything is okay. Try not to worry...maybe get a blessing?
I'm so sorry and if you need someone to talk to let me know because I've been there, and lost one. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
PS I am sorry we didn't stop that Saturday. You said to come before 5 and we got into town at 4:45. Later.
ya know, you would think at that point that with all the medical knowledge they have that they could tell you more than that. Let me know what is going on. We'll keep you in our prayers.
We hope everything goes well! we'll definitely keep you in our prayers.
I'm hoping it is just a growth spurt of the baby and he was turned funny so they couldn't get a good picture of the stomach. It's easy to get stressed out about though, so try to keep yourself busy with other things. Love you and can't wait to see you (soon) :o)
Thanks for sharing your "little secret." I think something like this is hard to share, but in the long run, it's a comfort to know that so many people are thinking of you and praying for your family. You have a lot of support.
OH Brielle! I have so been there and I know how incredibly hard the waiting can be. The stress...eek. I am glad you shared your little secret because "...Shared Pain is Halved" Just know that my thoughts and prayers for the best are with you and your family.
It's really hard not to worry when you're the mom. I hope, hope, hope that everything is ok. Sometimes the things they see on ultrasound are nothing and hopefully this is one of those times. We'll keep you in our prayers.
I remember how I felt each time I heard something was or might be wrong with my kids. We'll keep you in our prayers.
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