Today we went in for our prenatal visit. We were expecting a very routine visit with not much news to report. Well we were wrong! While at the appointment today we had a very heartbreaking experience. While the nurse was listening to the heart it was very obvious that something was not right. I could hear it immediately and so could the nurse. She told us that the baby's heart was having irregular heartbeats. My heart pretty much stopped at that point and there was nothing stopping me from breaking down and crying. The nurse was very sweet and tried to calm us by saying this is very normal and most of the time it fixes itself before the baby is born. I have heard those words before. She then went to get the doctor and she took a listen and said the same thing but that we would go ahead and have an ultrasound appointment and start coming in weekly to monitor the heart. Everyone was trying to be reassuring that this is common and will most likely fix itself. All I could think about was Emma's situation and how we are starting all over again except with our new little joy.
We went into the ultrasound with positive thoughts and we were thrilled to see that everything with the heart still looks great and that sometimes these irregular heartbeats happen. The heart looked beautiful and sounded beautiful when our ultrasound doctor took a look. Thank goodness!! We will still go weekly to listen to the heart but they are not expecting anything to go wrong.
As far as baby Solomon goes, she is growing like crazy. She is already 4lbs. 11oz. So if I go to 40 weeks she could be in the 8lb. range. Yikes! All I could think about when they said that was maybe I should get the drugs this time. So we will see!
Emma would like to thank her Gammie for watching her for most of the day. Our appointments were spread out and I was a mess. Thankfully Gammie was home to watch Emma and Emma truly benefited since she got spoiled with fish crackers, cookies, cheerios, and no nap. She is one happy girl!
7 comments:
It sounds like you guys had an emotional day. I am so glad that everything turned out good and the heart looks healthy. Can't believe Baby Solomon will be here in 8 weeks or less!
Oh, Kristen, I am so sorry that you had to go through that. :( Things are going to be okay and this baby will be perfect no matter what. Can't believe she's going to be so big. So yes, an epidural may be in your future? ;) But just think, the second time around is much quicker, so you can do it if you did the first time. Gammie, spoiling Emma? Sounds familiar: coffee, nonstop snacks, drinking out of the water hose,....BTW, your shirt is so cute and so is your belly. :)
Kristen,
You and that little blessing of yours will be in my prayers!
I'm calling you this afternoon on my walk around the block!
Oh Miss Kristen!! My heart sank as I read this. I am glad things sounded better the second time around, however, I know there will continue to be so much anixity until Baby Solomon arrives. My prayers will continue to be with you and her as she is growing and developing inside of ya! Take care, xoxo
I'm glad everything turned out okay at the ultrasound! I can't believe you are so close! You look wonderful!
oh my gosh... just now reading this. so sorry you guys had to go through all of that. what a rollercoaster ride. i'll be praying for continued health for that little baby! and peace for you as you finish out the rest of your pregnancy.
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