Good News!

Ryan and I met with the high risk OB and all is well. We had a level 2 ultrasound first and then he reviewed the pics, came in and met with us and did his own ultrasound. He said basically this is something that is ideopathic (no real cause for why it happened - the 2 vessels) and that at this point all organs and systems look to be functioning normal. He checked the swallowing, the kidneys, the stomach, heart, etc...the baby is BIG which they can't pinpoint why, it just is. Today it measured 3 pounds 6 ounces - whoah! My amniotic fluid levels were slightly on the high normal side, but just one number over what they should be so that's good. So he said " more than likely you won't be having another 6 pound baby" we laughed...so we'll see what happens. I will be seen again in 2 weeks and they will do another level 2 just to make sure that nothing has changed. The coolest thing was that we got one 3 - D shot of the baby, it looks just like Colin when he was born, it is amazing! Still don't know the sex, and the tech actually said she couldn't really see when she was in that area because the baby was so active...thanks for thinking of us everyone - it helped!

Ready for Spring!

After spending yesterday watching the snow fall we were able to get out and enjoy the crisp, cool day. Colin and Daddy enjoyed making and throwing snowballs at Mommy - that little 2 year old has good aim! And being 7 months pregnant it's sort of tough to get out of the way, I am a pretty easy target at this point! This past week Colin had a cold which unfortunately developed into an ear infection. We went to the ENT at the beginning of the month and learned that one of the tubes had fallen out (yes, pretty early) and of course what happens with his next cold - yes, an ear infection! So we'll see what the ENT has to say...ughh! Spring come soon! We also had a follow up Friday with the surgeon and the hernia repair has healed and we don't have to go back which is great...Tomorrow Mommy has a check up with her OB...I definitely feel quite huge! We were all eating lunch today and it hit me that we only have like 10 weeks to go (give or take 2 weeks)...We don't have much to do, but that's still not much time...how exciting! Here is the latest on the baby - I found out a few weeks ago after my repeat ultrasound that the umbilical cord only has 2 vessels not three (single umbilical artery) so this Tuesday Ryan and I will be visiting with a high risk OB to have a level 2 ultrasound done and to consult with him as to what all this means. There is a lot of information online which is sometimes not the best thing, but it may explain why the baby is measuring larger than average and my amniotic fluid levels are on the high normal side...There also can be comorbid conditions that go along with it - kidney problems, cardiac problems, other conditions such as cleft palate, etc...and it could be nothing! I will have to be followed closely with ultrasounds and non stress tests throughout the last trimester which is all I know at this point...so we'll keep you all updated, I am sure everything will be OK in the end :) I have been doing exceptionally OK for me (someone who is quite the worrier and doesn't always do so well with stressful situations)...a really good friend of mine gave me some very good advice and a very special prayer for expectant moms that I have been trying to keep in the forefront of my mind - a big hug to her!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today we celebrated Daddy's 32 Birthday! We hope you had a nice day Daddy! We love you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

These guys certainly fill my heart with loads of love...this picture was taken after "marching band" as you can see they have Colin's blankets tied around them like capes, Colin has his trumpet and Daddy with the drum...they march around the house making music. Quite funny! Lots of love from our house to yours this Valentine's Day!

Blogging Slacker!

So I have been a blogging slacker...we have been busy, especially with doctor's appointments, work, etc...no excuses I guess! I had a wonderful weekend with my college friends in Boston a few weekends ago. We were able to catch up, enjoy some shopping, and good food, we had a blast and I feel very lucky to have all those ladies in my life...thanks guys! Under 100 days left until the new baby arrives. We had another ultrasound tonight and got some good shots, it loves to have its hands up by its head and mouth which was very cute to watch. From the measurements we got tonight, the technician said 2 lbs. 10 oz. which is slightly larger than what the books say, but I will wait to hear from my OB before I jump to any conclusions...I don't have gestational diabetes which is good, so looks like we'll just have a LARGE baby! Colin came with us and did great...he liked seeing the baby on the monitor, however I don't think he had any idea what he was looking at. I think he thought it was more interesting watching Mommy lay on the bed with a big belly sticking up in the air! He has been doing fanstastic, growing into such a big boy - boy being the important word...football, baseball, basketball -we can't wait for spring! Hopefully this winter won't last too much longer...promise to post pics soon!