A Short Update

     I don't have much to report today, but there are a few small updates from our two doctor's visits this week. Tuesday, we saw Dr. BK (the maternal-fetal specialist), and had another ultrasound. It's been four weeks since we had one, so I was missing seeing our little girl. I had almost forgotten that she had any kind of heart or brain abnormality. However, I was quickly reminded of that when they started the ultrasound. The good news is that everything is stable. The left side of the heart is still smaller, and the brain still has a fluid-filled cyst; but, nothing is getting worse. The ultrasound tech measured the ventricles in Breckin's brain and they are normal and not dilated. She said this was a good sign, because it means the cyst is not getting worse. 

     The tech then began doing measurements after she had checked her heart and brain. Breckin is measuring exactly where she should be. She is growing and developing right on track, and for this we are very thankful! However, I have too much amniotic fluid. I first thought, oh well this is good because too little is bad right? Well too much can be bad also. It puts me at a higher risk of pre-term labor causing early contractions or the amniotic sac could rupture which would also cause premature delivery of the baby. These are two things we definitely do not want to happen! So, I have been put on modified activity meaning no heavy housework, no long walks, and no big grocery trips! The nurse practitioner I saw also said this extra fluid could be a sign of gestational diabetes :(

     My visit today was with my regular OB and she did my glucose test. I won't know if I passed until sometime next week. I am really hoping I do not have gestational diabetes. I'd hate to have to give up my beloved sweets for three months! She also measured me today and my belly is measuring at 28 weeks instead of the 25 weeks that I am. She said this is due to all the extra fluid I have. This explains why I've been feeling so uncomfortable lately!

     I am grateful that Breckin is doing well and everything is stable with her. For all those prayer warriors out there, please continue to pray for continued healing and improvement in her little body. Also pray for me that the fluid will decrease to a normal level, and there will be no hint of any preterm labor. This week at Bible Study, I was reminded of this verse from Matthew: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matt. 6:34) I have to remember this daily; to take each day at a time, and not worry about what the future holds.

Love,

Brooke