Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Half way!

I'm half way done with this pregnancy! Other than feeling like a TANK, I'm good- have plenty of energy and haven't been sick at all. It hasn't all been smooth sailing though... we had a worrisome last month or 2 because, at my 1st trimester screen, they told us the baby might have Trisomy 18 (a fatal birth defect). I had a level 2 ultrasound today to make sure he was ok... well he looked beautiful! All his organs/parts looked the way they should and he's growing perfectly (actually he measured 20weeks 4days today & I'm 19weeks 6 days- almost a week ahead). The only abnormality was 2 little spots of calcified muscle on his heart- like grains of sand in the muscle. The condition (which has a really long, technical name that I don't want to type) can be a sign of Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13, but my Dr. said if he had either syndrome they would have found other abnormalities. It doesn't effect the development or function of his heart and there are lots of babies born with the condition that are completely healthy. They did another blood draw just to be safe, but we feel very peaceful about the whole situation- and SOO thankful!! Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and love... we've felt so blessed! Anyway, here are some pictures we got of him today :)



I LOVE his little legs & butt!
We got to see a little bit of his face :)

8 comments:

Shannon said...

I'm so greatfull that is ok and healthy. I love the 4d pics

Kara said...

Great news, awesome pictures

Garet and Shauna Flake said...

Im glad things are going good!!! cant wait to see him in a few months!!!

Garet and Shauna Flake said...

Im glad things are going good!!! cant wait to see him in a few months!!!

katilanae said...

Ash you look great! I'm happy to hear the us went well today, it sounds like you have had some scares! How stressful! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see your family pic this year. I miss seeing you guys! Merry Christmas!

Padilla's said...

Hey! I know you know that Hayden is disabled and the pregnancy part is the worst because you can't actually see your baby. If you ever need anything you can always call me. I am glad things are checking out fine though!

Carlee Raymond said...

What a relief! Sorry to hear about the worrisome couple of months. I love his profile shot! You can see right away how handsome he is! Congratulations!! Oh and Merry Christmas :)

Corinne and Justin said...

Im glad things are okay! and you look great!