An appointment update!

WOW! I am almost a week behind in my posts!

Last Thursday we had an ultrasound with the specialist and a Biophysical profile. The little lady scored a 10 on her BPP and the ultrasound went well. Her bowels still look good, and she weighed approximately 4lbs 7ozs! If my memory is correct, her big sister was estimated to weigh over 5lbs at this point. So she's measuring a little bit smaller, but still right where she should be on the growth charts.

The specialist talked about an amnio again, and this time she was almost encouraging it. I realize that amnios are her job, to rule out the risks and get answers. But I am still wavering on it. Part of me wants to get one, just so that I know if her lungs are ready, and if I get overly anxious, then I know that early delivery is an option. On the other hand, it does carry a risk. The risk is small (1% for complications) , but it is still there. I mentioned these risks to the specialist, and I told her that my biggest fear was that it would break my water, then we could have a baby with CF and premature lungs. (For a baby with CF, their lungs are the best they will ever be at birth). The specialist responded with "I don't think she has CF. Now that is NOT a diagnosis by any means, it is just speculation. I don't think she has it". This brings some relief, but we're still preparing as though she will have CF. She said we can discuss it again at the next appointment, and she said I can arrive at my 36 week appointment, and decide right then that I want it done. I think it will depend on "the day", her movements and my anxiety levels. I just want her here... alive, and hopefully healthy.