I know many friends and family have been asking and wondering about our little baby.
Thank you all for you prayers and concern.
I had an appointment yesterday and feel so much better and more at peace after the appointment.
The baby was still measuring 3 weeks behind, but I am so glad that he is growing and the growth isn't falling behind even farther.
So just a little info about intrauterine growth restriction. There are two kinds:
asymmetric and symmetric.
Asymmetric is usually found later in pregnancy and the head growth is on tract but the rest of the body is smaller and this is due usually to placental or nutritional problems. They usually just deliver early and then the baby is fine.
Symmetric is more rare and found earlier in pregnancy. This is where the head and the body are both small and behind on growth. The cause of this is usually a Chromosome problem.
My baby has symmetric growth restriction.
There are three chromosomal problems that are associated with symmetric growth restriction and they are trisomy 21 (down syndrome)
Thank you all for you prayers and concern.
I had an appointment yesterday and feel so much better and more at peace after the appointment.
The baby was still measuring 3 weeks behind, but I am so glad that he is growing and the growth isn't falling behind even farther.
So just a little info about intrauterine growth restriction. There are two kinds:
asymmetric and symmetric.
Asymmetric is usually found later in pregnancy and the head growth is on tract but the rest of the body is smaller and this is due usually to placental or nutritional problems. They usually just deliver early and then the baby is fine.
Symmetric is more rare and found earlier in pregnancy. This is where the head and the body are both small and behind on growth. The cause of this is usually a Chromosome problem.
My baby has symmetric growth restriction.
There are three chromosomal problems that are associated with symmetric growth restriction and they are trisomy 21 (down syndrome)
trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)
and trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
I was scared when I learned about trisomy 18 and 13 because babies with those usually end in miscarriages, and if they continue to grow then they can be stillborn and if they live to birth they usually don't live very long after.
Because of this I was determined to get an amniocentesis because I was scared that I might have to prepare to face my greatest fear: losing a child. I knew that was something we had to know and prepare ourselves and our kids.
So I went into my appointment scared to death but after the ultrasound we were asking the doctor about trisomy 18 and 13 and he was almost positive that if the baby had one of those he would be able to see different problems with the baby on the ultrasound, like heart problems.
Troy and I both felt relieved and when the doctor asked if we wanted an amniocentesis because of the possibility of down syndrome, we both felt like it wasn't necessary anymore. Yes, it would be nice to know for sure, especially because my kids don't have small heads, they have abnormally large heads, haha. Like 10% and 5% for weight and height and 90% for head circumference. But now that we know that trisomy 18 and 13 are out of the picture we can't really do anything else to prepare and plus I was scared of the risks, although small, that come with an amniocentesis.
So we will just wait and see what happens February 20th (the day of my scheduled c-section).
We will love this baby (we already do) no matter what, down syndrome or not, and will deal with things when the time comes.
I feel so much better, so much more at peace with everything.
I know this baby is growing and that he probably won't have to be delivered early.
I know why trials are necessary even though they are not fun at all. It definitely causes us to rely more on our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and the enabling power of the atonement. Trials cause us to search the scriptures a little more diligently and to pray a little more earnestly. This past month has been really hard for me with the stress and the worrying, but I have come closer to my Heavenly Father. I am still worried and still don't feel like I am strong enough to deal with this. But that is why I can't rely on my own strength. I am grateful for Heavenly Father's love and the help and strenght that he has given me!
and trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
I was scared when I learned about trisomy 18 and 13 because babies with those usually end in miscarriages, and if they continue to grow then they can be stillborn and if they live to birth they usually don't live very long after.
Because of this I was determined to get an amniocentesis because I was scared that I might have to prepare to face my greatest fear: losing a child. I knew that was something we had to know and prepare ourselves and our kids.
So I went into my appointment scared to death but after the ultrasound we were asking the doctor about trisomy 18 and 13 and he was almost positive that if the baby had one of those he would be able to see different problems with the baby on the ultrasound, like heart problems.
Troy and I both felt relieved and when the doctor asked if we wanted an amniocentesis because of the possibility of down syndrome, we both felt like it wasn't necessary anymore. Yes, it would be nice to know for sure, especially because my kids don't have small heads, they have abnormally large heads, haha. Like 10% and 5% for weight and height and 90% for head circumference. But now that we know that trisomy 18 and 13 are out of the picture we can't really do anything else to prepare and plus I was scared of the risks, although small, that come with an amniocentesis.
So we will just wait and see what happens February 20th (the day of my scheduled c-section).
We will love this baby (we already do) no matter what, down syndrome or not, and will deal with things when the time comes.
I feel so much better, so much more at peace with everything.
I know this baby is growing and that he probably won't have to be delivered early.
I know why trials are necessary even though they are not fun at all. It definitely causes us to rely more on our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and the enabling power of the atonement. Trials cause us to search the scriptures a little more diligently and to pray a little more earnestly. This past month has been really hard for me with the stress and the worrying, but I have come closer to my Heavenly Father. I am still worried and still don't feel like I am strong enough to deal with this. But that is why I can't rely on my own strength. I am grateful for Heavenly Father's love and the help and strenght that he has given me!
5 comments:
I'm glad to hear you don't have to worry about those other 2! That baby boy will be adorable and I can't wait to meet him. Let me know if I can do anything.
You are amazing! Your strength inspiring! I'm so glad that things are looking better with your baby! I can't imagine the stress you must be feeling especially with having to take care of 3 other little ones. Good luck to you guys! You're children are adorable as I'm sure this one will be too!
We love you and your family so much. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Everything is in the Lords hands, you are amazing parents!
Wow, you two are such a great example for me, we love you and you're in our prayers!
I'm a little slow. But I've been worried about you and baby for a while! You have been in our prayers. I'm so grateful that all is going well. And that your heart has found some peace. Still can't wait to see your new cutie!! :)
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