Simon opened his mouth and swallowed, grabbed at his face, and is measuring ahead at 5lbs, 9oz.
The cyst has not grown.
According to the specialist who works with my doctor, his head size is in the 97th percentile (1.9 on the standard deviation scale...macro.cephaly is usually diagnosed at 2.0). Pair that with the cyst, and that is enough of a concern to warrant an extra sono of his brain again, and an echo of his heart to check for any problems. That appointment is schedule in January. My doctor explicitly said that they have not diagnosed him with macro.cephaly, or anything else for that matter...but they just want to do these extra steps to find out if there is anything to be concerned about. If he has heart issues, they can be ready for it when he's born and it might point us in a direction of what syndrome or scenario we can anticipate in how to best take care of him.
Or it could all be nothing and he'll be just fine.
Or it could all be nothing and he'll be just fine.
We can only take a day at a time.
Glad the doctor is taking precaution and scheduling appointments to take those extra steps. I bet it was cute to see Simon grab at his face :)
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy for you that you have this weighing on you now. But thankful to hear that the Dr. is taking the extra tests etc. Praying that you have strength to take one day at a time.
ReplyDeleteOh that's great that his biophysical looked good:). I'm so sorry that the extra concerns have developed but it's good that they are taking extra precautions. Another ultrasound is another chance to see him.
ReplyDeletePraying for excellent results from the further testing and for an incredibly healthy baby. I'm so sorry you're having to go through all this added stress. Thinking of you. xx
ReplyDeleteOh no! I was so hoping you'd get the "all clear" at last. Yes, one day at a time is the only way to do this. Glad your doctor emphasized that Simon hasn't been diagnosed with anything and may well be perfectly fine!
ReplyDeleteglad that your doctor is taking no risks with simon and you rachael but i feel it in my bones that everything is going to be ok xxx anne
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you have these additional worries about your little Simon and I hope that the doctors are simply being properly cautious and double-checking everything is fine. Glad you got to see your little boy again and that the biophysical looked good. xo
ReplyDeleteRachel.... the anxiety of all this must be intense. Thinking of you and hoping all is well with baby Simon.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure all this must be very worrisome and stressful. Like Catherine said, I hope that the doctors are all just being cautious and that this turns out to be nothing to worry about. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys and sending all the good vibes I have and more.
ReplyDeleteHoping so hard for the all-clear for little Simon--hang in there, mama.
xo Much love
Hoping everything turns out to be just fine. I'm glad you're in good hands. XO
ReplyDeletethinking of you, your husband, and of course, Simon.
ReplyDeletethinking and hoping and praying this is all going to be a fleeting memory one day. i believe he is perfect. i believe they will tell you that soon. im so sorry your pregnancy has to be fraught with such worry but you will all be okay. promise.
xoxo
lis
Hope everything turns out to be ok, glad to hear the doctor is being proactive and running extra tests.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Simon, and your husband
xo
wishing you all peace this christmas. i hope it all works out - and your little rainbow is perfect in every way (with a big head). Someone has to be in the top 3 per cent!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and wishing you peace mamma..
ReplyDeletetry to think positive... thinking of you! :)
ReplyDeleteSending mighty good thoughts your way, beautiful mama. ((hugs))
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