Ultrasound #3 and 4D!!1
January 31st, 2008
We had our 3rd ultrasound visit today, at 8AM to be exact, and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t awake then, but still somehow managed to drive through the morning rush to make it on time. By the end of our appointment I was definitely awake, and moreso pretty content with what we heard!
Thankfully, the doctor from our last ultrasound wasn’t even there so we had a chance to sit down with our usual ultrasound doctor who had some very informative knowledge about our situation. I still regret not being able to see him on the last visit, but that’s all besides the point right now. I’ll go ahead and sum up the entire visit by telling you the greatest thing I’ve heard all week.
“You have nothing to worry about.”
The doctor explained to us that based on the information he gained from our previous visits, doing an amniocentisis isn’t at all necessary to our situation. Why didn’t we hear this the first time?! I keep telling myself it’s not important anymore…. Anyway, he explained that based on what he saw on the ultrasound screen, the most likely scenario is that some fluid slowed down through the narrow parts of the intestines which caused the ultrasound machine to pick it up brighter than usual.
Adrienne and I both felt relief like never before. It’s one of those unexplainable moments where you just know that everything is going to be okay. Adrienne does however have to take 3 more blood tests to rule out the possibility of an infection. I haven’t had a chance to do a some research about the tests yet, but once I do I’ll post an update on any information I find. 
Other than that, everything looks normal. His weight, size, development all looks fantastic! It was pretty awesome to see him on a 4D machine. Adrienne swears up and down that he looks exactly like me and looks nothing like her. I am win. Adrienne’s mom also came with us for some moral support, just in case we needed it, and thankfully we didn’t. But even so, it was nice to have one of Avin’s grandmothers present to see his ultrasound.
In conclusion, today was a great day.
OH HAI!
January 31st, 2008 at 1:48 pm
These are amazing!!!!!! I cant wait to see him IRL!!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 6:43 am
Congrats! It’s awesome you got to see his face! When we went for our last ultrasound, all he wanted to show us was his butt.
I just tagged you for a meme…have fun.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:44 am
haha “I am win.”
February 4th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Hi- My sister just forwarded me your blog. It was like reading my own story as this past Friday my husband and I were dealt with news of brightness of the intestines on our 20 wk ultrasound. It was so comforting to hear you words and research and you were a blessing to us! This is our 2nd child and feel that amnio is not the route we want to go, especially b/c we woudn’t terminate the pregnancy even if something were wrong. Anyway, nice to know that we aren’t alone in this age of “too much information.”
February 4th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Thanks for the comment Betsy! I’m so glad your sister found this blog and forwarded it to you. The sharing of stories and information is what it’s all about! I’m happy that I was able to help you find some comfort. None of us are alone!
May 4th, 2008 at 3:37 am
awesome. i found u through emptees.
these are some amazing pictures.
congratulations and good luck with all things!
May 4th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hey Jimiyo, thanks for stopping by!
July 1st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I can’t tell you how comforting this blog was for me. I had an ultrasound today. I am 17 weeks. They told me the same thing. There is a lighter area where the bowels are. And they went through the possibilities; could be nothing, or it could be MS or Down Syndrome. And I have to go back in 4 weeks. My husband says to relax, that there is nothing wrong. But he had to work and could not come with me to the ultrasound, so I feel like it is not as real to him. Anyway, your story really made me feel better. Congrats on your beautiful baby!