Basically, they are concerned about a bulge in the arch where the pulminary artery meets the aorta. The techician called in another technician that is more familiar with the heart, who also examined it for a while. Everything else with his heart looks fine, including blood flow and the chambers. They explained multiple times that they don't frequently perform ultrasounds this late in pregnancy and that they can't normally get such a high quality picture (apparently, I'm thinner than most of their other patients...), so everything may be perfectly normal and they aren't used to seeing such details. After continuing to examine it and take measurements, they recommended that we go back to the pediatric cardiologist that we saw earlier to verify that everything is fine with his little heart. Best case scenerio, everything is fine and the cardiologist can comment about how the technicians are wrong. Worst case scenerio, something is wrong. If so, we'll definitely deliver in Toledo rather than Sandusky. I'm supposed to hear back from the ob's office tomorrow once they are able to speak with my regular ob and schedule an appointment with the pediatric cardiologist in the next few days. While this is definitely worrisome, I'm trying to stay optimistic by remembering the multiple ultrasounds we've already had, including three total with a peri and pediatric cardiologist, where everything looked perfect with his heart.
Onto better news, everything else looks great with our little guy! His estimated weight is 7 lbs 5 oz and has a head full of hair and ready-to-pinch chubby cheeks. He was a bit camera shy today, as he kept his hand in front of his face. I'm still between 0 and 1 centimeters and continue to soften. The midwife explained that his head is "right there". My blood pressure is still good and his heart rate was in the 130's during the ultrasound.
I go back to my regular ob next Wednesday and will keep everyone informed about our appointment with the cardiologist. Part of me just wants to take our bags with us to Toledo and have him right then! I'm so anxious to finally meet him!
Our handsome little man
Chubby cheeks
Puckering up for a kiss, perhaps?
Enough with the pictures, already!
Oh bother, more pictures...
Kicking feet. Estimated length: 8 cm
LOVE THE CHEEKS!
ReplyDeleteI know, from experience, that's it's nearly impossible to not make yourself sick with worry after hearing anything but "he's completely perfect, for sure." However, I also know, from experience, that ultrasounds and those that perform them are fallible. In all likelihood little B is just perfect. Keep your chin up and have faith that your next exam will prove just that! I hope they get you in SOON so you can breathe a big sigh of relief and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. You'll be in our prayers. Luv you, baby sis!