Update #2

In my last updated post I did leave me out. I didn't want to post until I had my last doctors appointment and the results back from it. At my last ultrasound we received the exciting news that we were having a boy. Well it took the radiologist about 2 weeks to look at the pictures and get the news to my doctor. So the next time I came in from my monthly check up I finally received word on the ultrasound. They found that there was a hole in the heart and as a precaution I needed to come back at 26 weeks for another ultrasound. Worse case scenario is it could be the beginning signs of down syndrome.

So began the waiting and preparing for the second ultrasound. Since it was the same time as another monthly check up we planned a full day at the doctors. I arrived yesterday and chugged my glucose orange drink. I remember those things tasting a lot better than what this one did. Anyways, then with my extra full bladder I had my ultrasound done. The technician said that what they could see the first time (a muscle or something like that in the heart) was there now. She pointed it out to me and said that is what they are looking for. After the ultrasound I got to rush back to the doctors and get my monthly check up with blood work for the sugar test. Surprisingly all if this took about 80 min. I was very impressed! I guess I just got there right at the right times for everything that I didn't have to wait for a long time.

Later that day I received official word from the doctors office that yes things are fine with the heart. The problem they saw the first time was not present this time. Whew. Plus all my other results came back normal too. I do have to go back again in 6 weeks for another ultrasound just to be sure but I'm okay with that. It was fun seeing the baby again. I'm sorry but at 20 weeks the baby still looks like an alien. This time it actually looked like a little human. He has MJ's nose. It will be fun to see him again in 6 weeks.

RB and I both have felt really good about the whole thing. Whether the news was good or not so good we both felt calm and had a good feeling that things were going to be okay either way. That has been a huge blessing to not be so worried and stressed about it. Plus, I know there have been many prayers in our behalf, thank you everyone. RB was good to give me a blessing that morning since I went in myself so he might have some days to take off when the baby comes. All is good and we are very thankful for the outcome of good results.

Yes, I am doing well. Heartburn city already but doing well. Excited for the break, to see family, and super excited to watch my girls on Christmas morning. Have a great Christmas everyone!