I am feeling really good, and other than my growing belly I would never know I was even pregnant. I have always had good pregnancies with very little symptoms or complaints. But I am much older this time, so I am just waiting for the aches and pains as I get further along. I love being pregnant and to be honest will be kind of sad when it's over. I have planned for a tubal ligation at delivery as I know that my days of being a mommy have to come to an end eventually...Sigh!
As far as baby goes, he is growing as he should and is busy thumping away while he has the room to move. His mild pericardial effusion was not seen on the last ultrasound, which makes me happy. And there was no mention of any concerns regarding his development. Fingers crossed that it continues. I will be going for follow up scans every 4 weeks so they can monitor his growth. Apparently as pregnancy progresses, the placenta can stop being as efficient and his growth may slow down. Not sure if its a risk related to Down syndrome or my age, or both? As it stands, we are already scheduled for an early delivery around 38 weeks.
We also have a consult to meet with a Neonatologist to learn what their role at delivery will be and all of the tests and exams that will be done after he's born. I am told that everyone tends to get a little more "excited" when there is a known abnormality. More so than one that is diagnosed after delivery. Hmmm...interesting.
So time is ticking away slowly, but surely. Summer is half over and Fall will be here before we know. Magnus is counting the weeks until school, then Halloween, then baby.
I haven't had much to blog about these days. The emotional roller coaster has stopped. I am done with the research and books for now. We are all in a good place. Just eagerly awaiting the arrival of our little monkey:)
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