Ob visit and 25+week stats

We had a visit with our Saginaw Ob today, Dr. Minnic. First we had an ultrasound. My cervix is a little shorter than last time--3.1-3.4, but still ok. My amniotic fluid is on the high end of the normal range. The baby still had fluid on his abdomen. They didn't have the numbers from UofM, so they had nothing to compare it to today. His heart rate was 136bpm, which is in his normal range. They weren't able to look at the heart, because they are not specialized enough to. We sat down with the Dr. and had a real nice talk. He spent alot of time with us and answered any question that he could. He recommended that we see the specialist Dr. Wechter in Saginaw in the next week before we are seen in 2 weeks at UofM again. We saw Dr. Wechter 7 weeks ago, and he will be better qualified to look at our son's heart. We are just trying to take this day by day. Please pray that his mitral valve will function normally and that the fluid will clear up. Also, pray that I'll be able to carry him for as long as possible. Patrick and I talked about how this has been such a rollercoaster ride with all of the ups and downs. Life's circumstances are always up and down, but I am so thankful for the Lord who is constant, never changing. The only way we have been able to get through this, is by looking to Him. He has poured His grace on us, allowing us to have some peace and hope.



How far along?: 25+ weeks
Total weight gain: 22 pounds...142 lbs., most i've weighed in my life...catching up to my hubby :)
How much does baby weigh?: probably close to 2 pounds
Maternity clothes?: Yes and just bought a swimsuit today!
Stretch marks?: nope
Sleep?: my hips hurt alot now
Best moment this week?: seeing our baby on ultrasound
Movement?: tons now
Food cravings?: nothing
Labor signs?: no
Belly button in or out?: in between....so in still!
What I miss: nothing, i'm enjoying being pregnant
What I'm looking forward to: each day being pregnant
Milestone: making it two weeks past our last UofM appt.

I think I have officially "popped". My stomach seems to have grown so much in just two weeks!