Hello little one
We had our 3rd appointment today. Not so good :( We're looking at a high risk pregnancy...mommy's blood pressure was high. It was high last time, but not too bad, well today it was pretty high. So now we have to do a 24 hour urine test (yup...don't ask questions it is what is sounds like) and a blood test. Then back to the doctor next week. Chances are I will be put on medication to control my blood pressure. JoJean reassured your daddy and me medication is going to be o.k. and it is better for you and me to take medication then let the blood pressure go untreated.
The good news...we had an unexpected ultrasound! JoJean couldn't find your heartbeat with the dopler so we got to squeeze in with the ultrasound techs. And as soon as you popped on the screen you waved :) Unfortunately daddy didn't catch this. But you're quite the active baby, we got to see you move all over the place, so much that the ultrasound tech even commented on your activity! Daddy claims you mooned him ;-)
In four weeks we go back for a normal, at least I hope normal, appointment. At that time we will do all the prenatal testing for genetic diseases and do our gestational diabetes test. We're also going to have out official ultrasound...and at that time we'll be able to find out if you're a boy or girl if we want. We're still on the fence!
Love you!
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Peanut,
ReplyDeleteIt's your Aunt Caitlin here... I got a chance to talk to your mommy last night for the first time in a while... Boy did it feel good. I miss her like crazy and of course that in turn means I miss you like crazy as well!!! It comes with the territory though of needing to grow and experience my own things in life. So I learn to deal but enjoy every minute I get to read or talk to your mommy about you. I know things are a bit scary right now but nothing your mommy and daddy can't handle together... They'll keep you nice and safe and you'll come into this world with more love than you can ever imagine existed. As much of a pain as your mommy was as a child (and still can be j/k) don't give her too much of a hard time. She has the greatest heart of anyone I know and will be a great mother to you and any other siblings she decides to give you... We want more so please try to make this as easy as possible on her cause right now it's all up to her and your Aunt Emily to bless us with grandchildren and nieces/nephews... My vote is for a girl and I'm hoping that's what you are! It's been 24 years since our last Carter girl was born so I think it's time we had another!!! Know that I think about you everyday wondering how your growing and how your doing. Sometimes it's hard to be this far away but I know your in the right belly and hands and that you will be well taken care of... Can't wait to start shopping for all the cool things I'm gonna give you. I better start saving my pennies!!! Just know that I love you no matter the distance between us and that I'm always here for you, your mommy and daddy. All my love peanut shell. Keep growing to be nice and strong like your Aunt:)
My Dear Peanut,
ReplyDeleteHigh blood pressure - whooeee! You mommy takes after your grampy and Auntie Cait there. I know you and your mommy will be fine - because you are both in God's hands and that is the only place to be. So you just relax now, keep swimming and help your mommy chill out. I will keep praying too.
Hugs, kisses, skwishes, Grammy