Today I had an OB appt afterschool. We had a lot to check on!
-My baby boy: looks good! Getting big. Measures 31w4d gestational age (his head is bigger, ha! one measurement was on target at 31w4d and another was 32w0d). He weighs 3 lbs 12 oz. His growth is good, all within normal limits, he's just big for his age, tee hee! He was hanging out upside down, with his head down near my cervix and his toosh up by my ribs on the right side. His legs were folded in with his knees down towards my belly button and feet back up towards my left rib. This is where I always feel him hang out, so it was nice to see it confirmed on the screen!
-Placenta previa: It was difficult to see behind his head :) We had to do an internal ultrasound, and even then she struggled to figure out what was the edge of the placenta. It definitely wasn't near the cervix though, so it was enough that they upgraded me from marginal placenta previa to "low lying placenta".
-My cyst: I'd previously had two cysts that made my right ovary quite large! They were even talking about the possibility of removing the ovary during delivery if the cysts didn't clear up. Luckily, they started to shrink around 20 weeks. By my last u/s at 24 weeks, I only had 1 cyst at 4 cm. At yesterday's scan I had no cysts and my ovary was normal! :) Yay!
I discussed with my doctor my anxieties about the placenta and vasa previa, given that I have a SG friend who went through it. I asked for a referral to an MFM just to ease my concerns and he easily gave it to me. They called and scheduled it for the next available so I am going on Monday! My questions for the MFM are really anxiety relievers, to check the placenta for any blood vessel issues, double check the cord, and make sure my little beeb looks good as we go into the final weeks. I can't believe it's almost here!
My doctor also gave me a note excusing me from work beyond 36 weeks. I am sad to have to miss the end of the year, but I know this is what's best for my miracle baby. I am going to give it to them on Monday. Fingers crossed it goes okay!
Tonight I am at my mom's house in PA; I have an interview tomorrow afternoon in Westminster. I am kind of stressed about the interview but this baby is just my #1 priority right now. If any prayer is to be answered, I want it to be getting Liam safely and healthily in my arms. I'd rather be a poor Mommy than continue to be a childless teacher... and now I am crying! :)
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