Monday, January 27, 2014

31.5 Week Ultrasound


Here is a summary of today's ultrasound: 

• Maggie is measuring in the 48th percentile and is 4 lbs 1 oz now...completely average!
• The tiny amount of fluid we saw in her abdomen last time still remains and is still not a major concern. 
• Her liver still looks the same. The ultrasound shows the same calcification on the capsule (the lining around the liver) that we have been seeing all along. The doc said they expect to see it there for the rest of the pregnancy. It is a sign that there HAS BEEN infection. It does not indicate whether or not there still is or isn't an infection.
• At this point we most likely know all we are going to know until she is born. We could still see the fluid decrease or go away, but other than that, things will most likely appear pretty much the same from here on out and the next time we will be able to gain MORE information on her condition will be when she is born. Then we will be able to run tests to find out if she had an infection and if she still has one or not. 
• We will, however, be doing weekly ultrasounds from now on to keep a close eye on her. Our next ultrasound will be next Monday the 3rd. We will also meet with a neonatologist during that appointment to discuss possible medical issues to prepare for and which hospitals would be able to accommodate those possible issues. 

 Thank you all so much for your prayers!! Things look absolutely GREAT compared to how they looked over 12 weeks ago! There is still a lot we don't know so please continue to pray hard for our baby girl. Pray that even though we can't necessarily detect it, that she continues to heal. Pray for peace despite the unknown. 

 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV) 

 And PRAISE Him for the miracles and healing we have already seen, and the unbelievable peace he has provided through this entire situation!!

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