Well about a month ago we went to my appointment, and when the doctor measured me I measured larger then I should according to how many weeks I was. Two weeks later I went back and again measured large for how many weeks I was. Typically if your 28 weeks you should measure between 26-30cm, I was measuring at 33cm. So under the direction of the doctor I scheduled what is called a 2nd Opinion Ultra Sound. This is where they do all the measurements again and make sure everything looks okay. It took us almost 2 weeks to get an appointment and trust me, I was not dealing with this very well. We had NO idea what any of this meant! The doctors weren't saying much, and that was not helping me relax.
Once we were finally able to go get the ultra sound there were a lot of emotions going through me in the waiting room. I was really excited to see our little baby again, since the last time the little nugget was only 17weeks. But I was preparing myself for the worse. I had no idea what they were going to find, or what they would see. Prepare for the worse but pray for the best.
The ultra sound went well, and everything looked good. The weight was 3lbs 15oz, and was told it was not a big baby and that everything matched up with our original due date. The doctor took a look at the baby's neck and throat to make sure that there were no abnormalities or any blockage of the throat. Everything was good! so after a release of the breath I was holding we went home feeling much better.
Today I had my 2 week appointment, and again I measured big. this time I am 31.5 weeks and measured at 36.5cm. So again I have to go for another ultra sound AND take the Diabetes test again. If I continue to measure large I will be on weekly ultra sounds. I just am at a loss for words at this point.
I have eaten healthy through out the entire pregnancy, expect the couple of random trips to get a scoop of ice cream. We exercise weekly and I don't do anything that would put our baby at risk! so I don't understand why this is happening. There is NOTHING I can do to change how much fluid is being accumulated. We have talked to friends who had the same thing and their baby's were fine, but you can't help and wonder if your baby will be the same. I try not to look up too much online, mainly because the sites always put the worse case scenarios, and that will not help me relax. So I will listen to the doctor and relax and pay attention to the movements, and don't worry.
I am so lucky to have Erik with me during this whole thing. We have fallen more in love with each other, and he has been the rock I need when I feel over whelmed. I couldn't and wouldn't want to imagine this time with out him, he helps keep me balanced. When we first had to go through the 2nd ultra sound he held my hand tightly and never once made me feel silly for my random crying outburst that I have been having these past few weeks.
I will keep everyone informed after the appointment Friday!
Hope everyone is well!
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