My OB is 100% certain (and at 14 weeks!). We saw the full "package" today via ultrasound (see below). And HE looks great! He is measuring exactly where he should be. My OB is absolutely amazed and says that this little guy is absolutely a miracle. He was quite sure at 6 weeks that the pregnancy was doomed and I would miscarry. But not this little guy....he wouldn't give up. Such a little fighter!
If you look at the ultrasound picture, what you are actually looking at is his little legs, spread open kind of in a U...then, in between the legs is said "package"...you can't miss it!
We also got our NT scan results back:
Blood work - well within normal range for all tests
NT measurement was 2.1 (1.8-2.2 is normal for 13 weeks) - so normal
No indication that further testing is necessary. YAY!
Here's a picture from the NT scan of the little man:
My OB has decided to keep me on prometrium at night for another 3 weeks, then he is going to switch me over to 17-P shots (I did this with the girls, it's to prevent pre-term labor) until 28 weeks (or longer if indicated because of cervical changes). I tried to stop my progesterone at 13 weeks, and within two days I was a crampy mess. The OB immediately put me back on the prometrium. I suspect I may have a progesterone issue throughout pregnancy, not just in the beginning. I had similar issues with the girls and had to go on 17-P shots at 17 weeks. We assumed we had to do the extra medication because they were multiples, but now we are thinking probably it's more of a problem with my body than with the girls being a multiple gestation. Learn something new every day!
Otherwise all is well here! Trying to get the rest of the Christmas shopping done. Eek! Christmas is only 10 days away! The girls are done, or I always think that until I find one more thing that could go in their stocking! But I haven't even really started shopping at all for anyone else on my list. I feel like such a slacker...=)
Okay, that's all I have for now! We have received many blessings this holiday season! Hope that you and yours have too!
Until next time -
Megan
Oh my, SO excited for you!!! I'm so happy that you and that sweet boy are healthy. It's so much fun to have both genders. Your girls are going to be so protective of him. :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I am so excited....like tickled blue excited!!!
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OMG!!!
Yay!!!! How exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Megan....AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! And congratulations on that sweet baby BOY! :) :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you got a great report! What a wonderful blessing...and hopefully an opportunity to help you rest well during this great holiday season. :)
A baby Boy!!! How fun! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Talk about uncharted territory... ONE baby and it's a BOY! LOL! So excited! The girls will LOVE having a little wild guy around to keep things exciting ;) CoNgRaTs!!!
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