We're moving closer to that magical 36 weeks, eight weeks to go. I'm happy to know I have under 12 weeks. After my last ultrasound and OB visits, I received a call from my OB telling me I passed my 3 hour glucose test, but I'm anemic and need to take more iron...I can do that. Then he went on to tell me that he has done some research on the two vessel cord that Baby A has. I have been referred to the Genetics Department for further testing. Also, everything looks good on my last ultrasound report. My OB also mentioned that it could be a possibility that I may have to have -a c-section because of the two vessel cord. I've done some research on this, I think there can be some complications during childbirth with the two vessel cord. I'm still holding out for a vaginal birth.
On Thursday I received a call from the Genetics Department at Kaiser and they set me up with an appointment for December 9th with specialist in San Francisco so they can do a more detailed ultrasound on Baby A. They assured me that it doesn't have anything to do with down syndrome. I'm praying that's the case, they are more concerned with her kidneys than anything it seems. So far all the ultrasound reports have been in her favor, but they want to check her over.
At my last ultrasound Baby A is measuring at 27 weeks, 3 days (right on target) and Baby B is measuring ahead at 28 weeks. So, the sonographer said that's a good sign since Baby A is growing on target. Baby B is just a little pork-er. Hopefully it isn't a sign that Baby A is going to fall behind, but I guess as long as she is measuring on target, then she's growing as she should.
My next OB appointment will be this week so I'm sure he will be discussing the ultrasound and if I will be having other tests.
I'm just not sure what to think about this whole situation about how the two vessel cord report came out. I know I've posted about it before, but it bothers me that someone dropped the ball. This information should have come out at my 19 week ultrasound when it was found. I'm not sure if my OB didn't see it or if it wasn't reported to him until later. The sonographer at my 19 week ultrasound was in such a hurry I don't know if she left it out of her report until later or if my OB missed it in the report. At my 24 week ultrasound is when I was told anything about a two vessel cord and then after it was mentioned the sonographer told me it was up to my doctor to discuss it with me. I'm not sure if anything is seriously wrong with Baby A, but if there is, then earlier detection would have been better it seems. At this point all we can do is pray. I'm trying not to worry, at least not until we see the specialists.
Ultrasound update:
At my last ultrasound (at 27 weeks) Baby A is measuring 27 weeks, 3 days and weighs 2pounds, 3 ounces. Baby B is measuring 28 weeks and weighs 2 pounds, 11 ounces.
I asked the sonographer if she could tell if the girls are identical. She looked at how the membrane entered into the placenta and she said it looks like they are identical, as it didn't show the lambda sign, it has the T-sign.
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Your pictures are amazing! Congratulations on your pregnancy!
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