Have just spent the time reading all your posts;
Im so sorry for all that you are going through. It must be so much to deal with and then to have the added option of a termination. Of course you dont want your baby to suffer.
Sending you all the strength to make the right decision for your family!
Went to see the specialists on Monday and finally some very very good news. Bubs had a major growth spurt that the doctors were not expecting. They still did all the tests for dwarfism, which all came back fine. So now we are back to they don't really know whats going on. But they are fairly confident she doesnt have dwarfism and that her condition isnt fatal.
The options now consist of either IUGR (lol... back there again) or a rare genetic "syndrome", which according to the genetist could range from quite severe to virtually unnoticeable (basically she doesnt know either and is taking a bet each way)
They also took another look at her heart and although she still has a coarctation of the aorta, they were unable to see any other problems with her heart. Which means one surgery soon after birth and all should be well.
The blood flow to placenta and to the baby also looked quite good, so they have changed their minds about having to induce early and are now talking about me making it to term and going into labour naturally.
And last but not least they were all so happy with the results that I have been dropped down to ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks rather than weekly.
Given the news we were expecting to hear, my husband and I are over the moon. I feel like I can finally relax for the first time in months and start really preparing for the baby that will be here sooner than I think.
That is the most wonderful news. I can't imagine what the last few weeks have been like. I am so happy and relieved for you. I hope it's all smooth sailing from here and that you & DH finally are able to enjoy the pregnancy and preparations.
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