Wednesday last week we went for another sonogram at the perinatologist's. The main purpose of this one was to do a thorough check of the baby's heart.
I am so happy to report the cardiologist was very pleased with what he saw! He said her heart looks perfectly healthy and he couldn't find any problems or irregularities!
The perinatologist then did another thorough check for any birth defects (they didn't find any!)and took another look at her nuchal fold. The fluid build up was pretty much gone(some remained, but he said it was insignificant now). I asked if the brain looked okay, since that is why we were first sent to this doctor- my ob said the front part of her brain looked thick which could mean down's syndrome. That also looked completely normal now!My husband and I are so relieved to be given this kind of news after the months of worry the first set of sonograms caused. I am still preparing myself for the worst, but I am almost certain everything is fine with this little girl.
I wont have to go back to the specialist any more, but I will have to go in for a non stress test weekly and sonograms monthly from here on out at my normal obs. We are down to 10-13 more weeks before the new baby gets here and it doesn't seem like enough time(though I can't wait to snuggle her)! We have so much to do to prepare.
Miss the first two pregnancy updates? You can find them here and here!
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That's wonderful news. Those pictures are amazing!
Thats so great Tosha! And I agree with frugalsuz, the pics are amazing! Congrats!
I'm so glad to read this post. I was thinking about you and the baby this week and wondering how things were going. I'm thrilled to hear that you received positive news at your appointment! Yay! I can't believe you're down to the last 10-13 weeks! Boy does time fly! Those pictures are so neat!
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