What is really different this time around is something I have never experienced and at this time we're still left with a lot of question marks that only time will answer.
Back at the end of October Nathan, the kids and I headed to get the first ultrasound done in hopes to find out the gender of our 4th baby. We've done this with each pregnancy and thus far the only results to come from the ultrasound was the gender of each of our babies. Well this time around, once again, we got a clear look at the gender of our baby. And if you didn't receive our Christmas letter, we're excited to add another boy to our family! Everyone walked away from the appointment excited and blessed about another boy joining our family, especially Zeke!
Then a letter showed up in the mail about a week later regarding the recent ultrasound. That had never happened to us before. Our doctor informed us that there were some potential concerns. Not just one, but 2. But because it was early in the pregnancy she would order me a second ultrasound in a month to see if time would show any changes and possibly eliminate some of the concerns. So at the end of November we headed back for another ultrasound. Again, we got a good look at the gender of our baby and indeed, it was a boy. Then we went home and waited for the results.
Soon another letter arrived in the mail and much to this mommy's dismay, the two concerns remained persistent.
The first concern deals with me and my pregnancy. I have 'Marginal Placenta Previa'. If you click on the picture below it will take you to more information regarding Placenta Previa. My doctor is hopeful that as time progresses my placenta will "migrate" away from the cervix and will no longer be a problem when it's time to deliver my baby. However, if nothing changes I will need to have a c-section. After 3 healthy, natural vaginal births this is a little daunting to me. I would much rather deliver my baby naturally, but obviously if there is an absolute need for a c-section then I am okay with it. As much as I can be. Also for now I have to be careful, if there is any bleeding I'll need to go to the hospital right away, with the results potentially being bed rest or worse. And on the other hand nothing may come of it and all could go well if the placenta migrates up and away from my cervix.
The second concern deals with my precious baby boy. He shows to have "Mild Bilateral Renal Pelviectasis". In normal man's words, there is persistent fluid in the kidneys. I have not done much research regarding this because nothing can really be done until our baby is born. Then they will assess what is going on with him. There is no other indication that anything else is wrong, which is a good thing. But there is talk about seeing a urologist that comes to Minot twice a year and will be in town shortly after our baby's due date.
For now, I just wait. There will be another ultrasound done about a month from my due date to see where things are at. It will mostly give us an answer regarding my placenta.
I would be lying if I didn't tell you that this has been hard on me. There is worry and concern and a constant giving my thoughts to the Lord regarding all of these things. I know the Lord is in control and I take great comfort in that. He will help us through whatever comes our way. And at the same time my mother's heart is concerned. I am so thankful for the Lord, that I can turn to Him, that He is there to walk with me and our family through this. That He is faithful no matter what happens and that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
Our hope and prayer is that these two concerns would not come to pass, but whatever the outcome is I know the Lord will help us.
And I would ask that you would please pray for me, that I would not give in to worry and fear, that I would keep my eyes on Jesus. And please pray for our precious baby boy, that the Lord would heal him and that he would be born a healthy little boy.
Praying for you and love you!
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