2-Vessel Cord

Today was the anatomy exam for the baby and a cervical length check. I was very anxious, so I didn't sleep at all. I had contractions start not long after the pessary was placed last week. They make me worry but hopefully they will stay sporadic.

We checked the baby first and he is looking good. He is weighing about 12oz and heart rate 140. It's amazing how much he moves and I can't feel it. I can feel him moving but not like what we can see on the u/s. He seemed to be able to tell what we were trying to look at - he would put his hands in the way everywhere. While examing the cord, we found out he only has 2 vessels instead of three. Andrew asked her how common it was and she told him they see one or two a year. She said we just have to monitor him closely for growth. Once I get farther along I'll have weekly u/s and then bi-weekly NSTs. I am already monitored closely with bi- weekly u/s. He measured great today so it might not be a problem at all. Doctor said this issue was not related to the ic or prolapse issues, it is just something else to add to the pregnancy.

Later we had the cervical check bc our doctor had to go deliver a baby and she wanted to be the only one removing the pessary. It has to be removed for cervical checks. I was also swabbed for infections. Cervix is still holding good at 3.2. It has dropped but is still a normal number. We had the doctor, 2 ultrasound techs, nurse, and Andrew all in the ultrasound room with me- the door barely closed. We even found out the pessary is dishwasher safe- ugh..yuck :)

We are moving along, although some days drag. Savannah is learning that I can't do anything so she waits for Andrew or someone to help her. We decided not to take her today bc I felt uneasy about it. We will tell her soon , it will happen when the time is right. Who knows, she might already know.

I still have issues with nausea and vomiting. I'm really ready for it to be totally gone.

Our next appointment is Tuesday before Thanksgiving.