Thursday, April 21, 2011

All Good

Today was a big day. I didn't sleep much in anticipation and was pretty tired during the scan - I think it was better this way. We got to the hospital right for 10am and we were brought into the ultrasound room within 5 minutes. A. was able to come in the room so he was my eyes. The sonographer was nice enough, however she didn't talk much. At times she said, "here is the bladder" or "this is the kidney", but that was it. All I could tell was IT was moving a lot. So much that she couldn't get all her measurements. The radiologist was called in.

Insert panic stricken face here.

She was lovely. She explained that so far everything looked good, but they just needed a few more measurements. Found them instantly! When the scan was over, we were given a picture (no profile as IT wouldn't stay still long enough) and then we met with the OB.

He reaffirmed that everything looked normal and good. My placenta is in the right place, not far down, no sign of previa of any kind and I also asked him (made him) check my cervix which he said was firm and closed.

I now feel a little more relaxed and calm. I know the next four weeks leading to viability will be stressful, but I can handle it. I am so incredibly grateful for all of this. Thank you for all the support as always.

And now I present to you...

Little Miss IT



And her mommy...






-R.

24 comments:

  1. Aw, your baby bump is so cute!

    So glad to hear that things went well. And I guess now you will be calling your baby "she" instead of "IT." ;-)

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  2. Yay!!!! I am so glad that everything is good! And... I know you'd be thrilled either way, but I recall that you had always dreamt of having a little girl. I was secretly hoping it would be a girl. Yay!

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  3. TEAM PINK! So excited - glad everything went well today!

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  4. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! I am soo happy for you! My A is like "Wow...this is just the best most incredibly story I have ever heard!" We are both ecstatic for you and A. Our LN10 is IMPOSSIBLE to take pics of as well as he is super squirmy. So we have alot of pics of his legs, feet, arms, etc. And I just had a feeling it was a girl...figher like her mommy! And such a cute bump too! You look great!

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  5. you look beautiful.
    all of this is amazing.
    congratulations, my friend.
    you are her mama.
    xoxo
    lis

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  6. So glad everything went well and I know you really wanted a girl:) You look great!

    T

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  7. Yay for Team Pink!!! I was so wrong yesterday. : ) You look adorable. Congrats!!!

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  8. happy tears! happy tears!

    you both look beautiful!

    thank you so much for sharing the pics here!

    congratulations, r!

    -soulshine

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  9. woop, woop!

    congratulations on your little girl! i am so pleased that everything went well and she's healthy and happy in there. :)

    now the fun shopping starts!! (i have already gone a little over the top, but i think it's worth it!!)

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  10. Super terrific day--I'm so happy for you and your little GIRL!!!

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  11. Wow! So amazing. One more hurdle passed. For me, viability was the hugest milestone in terms of feeling connected and feeling like this dream might become a reality. After that, I relaxed (a little) and started to enjoy things. I hope the same for you. Just a few more weeks... But for now, congratulations on a little girl! I am just so over the moon excited for you that things continue to go well!

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  12. Congrats! I have my 20-week sono next Wednesday, and I'm already worrying about it. Congrats on a girl! And, I'm jealous of your beautiful bump. I'm 19 weeks 1 day today, and I don't look that far along at all. I'm barely showing and it's driving me crazy!

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  13. So beyond thrilled for you :)
    You and she are both gorgeous! :)

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  14. so glad to hear that everything is going smoothly. Both of you look amazing and so cute!!

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  15. Congratulations to you and Little Miss! Glad everything was OK and you don't have any extra stress... may the rest of the pregnancy proceed equally smoothly and I hope you're finding yourself able to relax now.

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  16. Oooooh, she's a girl!!! I'm so very very happy for you, R!! Tears in my eyes, really. Sigh, so good. So very very good. :)

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  17. Congratulations on your lovely little girl! You are both beautiful. :-)

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  18. Wonderful, wonderful news. I'm so, so happy for you. And a little girl!! YEAH! Sending you my most heartfelt congratulations.

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  19. WOW! Look at her and look at you! Gorgeous! Sugar and spice and everything nice! :-)
    Love,
    Maddy

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  20. I've been lurking for awhile and holding my breath every time I clicked on your blog- congratulations!!!! Wonderful, wonderful news.
    Amy

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  21. So glad that the ultrasound went well. And a litte girl! Just picture holidays with her and your niece running around together!

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  22. Congrats on your healthy baby GIRL!!! I'm so thrilled for you! You look fantastic too.

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