Monday, March 2, 2009

The survey says...

So i went to the Dr. today for my 16 week check up. When i got into the room I was informed that today they would be measuring my cervix to make sure it was in good standing. So While they measured my cervix which was very uncomfortable since they have to use the vaginal probe, I just kept thinking about finding out the sex of my little one. When the lady was about done I asked if we were going to look more at the baby and to my dismay she tells me no not this time. I was so bummed, I told her i was hoping to find out the sex today if the baby would let us but i guess id have to wait. Or so I thought. As the ultra sound tech was about to walk out of the room she stopped looked at me and asked me if I wanted to try to see the sex. I got so excited im sure she thought I was a dork. So she switched to the belly ultrasound scanner thing and to my pleasure the little one was in the perfect position for us to see that it was a Little Girl. While I was really really hoping for a boy I am still excited about the baby. Her heart rate is in the 170's and going strong. While that part of the appt was exciting the rest of it really wasnt very encouraging. When the DR. came in I was informed that I have placenta previa. Which in most women is not a problem unless they have had a previous C-section, which I have. The placenta is only slightly over my cervix and there is a very good chance that it will move in the next couple of weeks. However, if it does not i was informed that there would most likely be a 90% chance that when they take the baby, they would also take my uterus with it. I was told this was because the placenta grows into the scar tissue and when it does that they can not detach it. So they will be watching me closely the next couple of weeks to see what the placenta does. sigh

1 comment:

Megan said...

Congrats on the girl!!! Cody is really in for it in about 12 years! ;) Sorry about the rest. Let us know if you need anything.