On Thursday this week I had another regular doctor's appointment scheduled and then the better ultra sound after that. At the regular appointment they informed me what would happen if the baby does have only one artery and one vein. I will have to have growth scans or ultra sounds every four to six weeks and they might want to induce me at 39 weeks. Which would put the baby being born at the end of September! (It keeps getting closer and closer, even when the weeks are feeling really slow.)
The doctor also informed me that my blood platelet level was low at my last blood draw. She said I will have another blood draw and the glucose test at my next appointment and that I need to have my new doctor check the platelet count. She informed me that if the number was under 100 I would have to have my blood drawn at every appointment and that would need to be monitored. Also if it was still under 100 at the time I go into have the baby I wouldn't be able to have an epidural.
:( 1: I hate having my blood drawn. 2: I was so grateful for my epidural when I had Shaden. 3: I hate pain! 4: Chris isn't here and probably won't be able to make it for the birth, especially if I have to have the baby early.
At the better ultra sound they confirmed the two vessel cord situation. But they also said the baby seems to be growing just fine and is very active. He kept kicking and punching me while they were trying to measure. They said for me to make sure I'm eating well and getting a little exercise, but I need to be cautious not to over do it.
So, that is the update for me and baby boy #2. I will try to post an update on Shaden and Chris soon.
