Growing Baby Girl

I had a follow-up ultrasound today and the tech helped to alleviate most of my concerns.  When I had left the hospital last week they had me convinced my baby girl was starving and withering away by the minute.  I thought for sure she would have to be delivered by the way they talked and I went home in tears and prayed.  

 All I want is a healthy baby.  I want her to thrive and grow.  I was expecting today's visit to be bad but it turned out good.  I saw the doctor first and she talked a little more about my bed rest.  She told me that I'm on bed rest until I deliver.  Partly because of my preterm labor risk and partly because the baby will grow better if I take it easy.  

 After the doctor visit I had my ultrasound.  The tech told me my baby was growing and in the 39th percentile (I had been told she was in the 25th at the hospital).  Her stomach however was in the 20th but she said it would not be a concern until it reaches the tenth or less.  She said part of it is none of my babies have been average size.  My biggest was Xander at 7lbs 3 oz. and my smallest was Inara at 6lbs 1 oz. (granted she was born almost 4 weeks early).  She said the average baby is 7 and a half to eight lbs and none of my kids have ever even reached average not even the ones born days to their due date.

 The tech also checked the cord flow and said it looked great.  She said sometimes back flow can occur and that would mean immediate delivery but my baby's cord doesn't even have the warning signs of this and looks perfect.  They think there is no reason she can't stay in until full term.  This was great news seeing as I was praying she'd make it to 30 weeks.  

 The baby was pretty cute during her ultrasound.  She had both hands and feet by her face and was scrunched in a little ball.  The tech got a good picture of her open hand and commented on how long her fingers were.  The tech said she'll be a piano player for sure. Here's my 26 week belly shot.  Photo taken by Landon.

Isaac brought me home a present tonight just because he loves me.  It was a willow tree figurine.  The description reads "Home.  Together Our Family is Home."  I love it and thought it was so sweet of him.  He's a good guy.

 Poor Ronan has had sinus junk for two weeks now. His nurse has been following him and said she just started hearing it slightly in his chest today. Now tonight I really hear it in his chest despite breathing treatments. But the worse thing is his poor little nose. It is the sorest nose I've ever seen. I've been following exactly what the nurse has told me but it is still so sore. Looks like a doctor visit is in order for tomorrow. 

Also in Ronan news he finally got his medical alert bracelet.  It has hypoglycemia and asthma on it.  His doctor also wanted adrenal insufficiency on it but there was no room so I may have to get him another one.

 I have to show another Xander lego creation.  He always designs these himself.  This one is a giant lego car.  He's a very creative kid.  I look for him to possibly be an engineer or architect someday.