Ultrasound

Here are the ultrasound photos from yesterday! According to the ultrasound tech the s/d ratio in the cord looked good and my fluid level was the same. His heart rate has been consistent at 148 bpm in all our appointments so that is good. Here is how his weight has progressed:

34 week ultrasound he measured 4lbs 6 oz.

37 week ultrasound he measured 4lb 12 oz.

39 week ultrasound he measured 5lb 0oz.

I don't see the doctor until tomorrow but I spoke with my coworkers wife who is a Physician's Assistant for an OB/Gyn and she said he most likely has IUGR. This is intrauterine growth restriction. It's basically where the baby can't get the nourishment it needs from the placenta. Because this can also cause the baby to get a lack of oxygen if the mother is full term they typically induce labor to ensure the baby is not still born. Apparently with IUGR there is increased risk of still birth. She recommended I call my doctor today and ask about his growth and share my concerns to see what the doctor says. I plan on calling after lunch. I know God is watching over our little guy and many are praying! I really appreciate the prayers. He is still a very active little boy which is a good sign! They say typically babies with IUGR grow at the rate they should in the womb after they are born. One of my coworkers baby's had it and he said she never lost weight once born at 37 weeks! She just kept gaining!! So hopefully Jackson will do the same if we need to induce! I am praying that he is over 5 lbs and fully developed so he won't have to be in the NICU. They say with IUGR that babies have a high risk for jaundice and lower lung development. So this could mean a little longer in the hospital for our guy.

I'll let you know more when I find out. As of now he is kicking up a storm and tap dancing on my ribs! Thank you for the many prayers on our behalf! I know God is watching over us.

Front view. I think this looks a little scary but if you get past the missing eyes and cartilage you will see a cute little boy with rather large cheeks!! I think he's going to look like Kelly. I need to get our baby pics together so we can figure out which side he looks like!!

From the side! Look at his hand up by his face... I think he might have even picked his nose! Are boys really that gross from the start?!!!

Once again the ultrasound tech confirmed that he is definitely a boy so no surprises for us! I will spare my little one the embarrassment of having his manhood on display!