Waiting to see the specialist for the past week has felt like an eternity but today was the big day. My ever-so-thoughtful husband decided to take the day off so that I wouldn't have to stress about anything and so he could be with me at the appointment. I just love him!
Anyhow, things with baby boy are looking great! My appointment today was with a perinatologist (doctor who specializes in high risk pregnancies, basically) at Utah Valley Hospital. The doctor I saw today was amazing!!! Have you ever fallen in love with someone instantly? That's how I felt about this doctor. She gave off such positive vibes that it was hard not to be hopeful around her. Enough about me loving this doctor and back to baby's update.
We got to see baby via ultrasound today and he is growing just fine and is measuring a little big just like his sisters. Got a vaginal ultrasound as well to check out my placenta placement and to see how my vasa previa was looking. Based on the ultrasound they did today, I don't have any signs of vasa previa! Exact opposite of what I was told in my vaginal ultrasound last week. The doctor found ZERO blood vessels/umbilical cord in the way of the birthing canal. It's a miracle and such a huge huge relief! My placenta is still low (about 1cm away from my cervix) which is not ideal but it means that I can still try to give birth vaginally. If I start bleeding during labor then they will just perform an emergency C-Section but baby doesn't have to be born premie!!! Who knew that the ability to feel contractions and having my water break would bring me such happiness?! Lol. I cried so many happy and grateful tears today and I will probably be crying about it still when baby boy gets here! I have to go back for a follow-up in four weeks but the doctor is hopeful that things will remain positive.
Have you ever felt like you could literally feel the Lord's hand in your life? This is definitely one of those times for me! In the past few weeks I have felt His presence so close and have felt so reassured in all the good and bad that has been happening in my life. I feel so blessed! Thank you for all your prayers and reassuring texts. It has meant the world to me!
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