20 week ultrasound
December 2nd, 2008 Posted in Everyday life, family, pregnancy#2We’ll have pics and probably a video soon. Today’s ultrasound showed us another little girl! The little girl otherwise looked healthy in there.
One troubling find was the placenta was completely covering my cervix (placenta previa). If the placenta doesn’t move up away from the cervix, then I will definitely have to have a C-section. I have to refrain from lifting Phoebe as much as I can and continue my exercise routine of no exercise. If I go to Labor and Delivery for any reason I’m supposed to tell them about it so that they won’t check my cervix, because of risk of bleeding. I will have a follow-up ultrasound in 8 weeks to check on where the placenta is at that time. My C-section will probably be scheduled a little bit earlier if the placenta doesn’t move. I don’t think this is a big deal as long as I don’t start bleeding.
Otherwise, the appt. went well. I gained a pound this time, so the weight gain is starting. Which I know is a relief to my OB and nurses. I guess we’re taking it easy from here on out!
Next appt. I have to take the 1 hour glucose tolerance test. I get to drink the nasty orange stuff before my appointment. yay.
4 Responses to “20 week ultrasound”
By Geof F. Morris on Dec 2, 2008
Yay for a healthy girl!
I certainly pray that you’ll stay healthy and safe for the next 20 weeks.
By Priscilla on Dec 3, 2008
Congrats on the baby girl! How exciting!
I had a similar experience. I had partial placenta previa. Mine did move and it was fine, I had a natural birth. Hopefully yours does too. I would say that the weight lifting limit would be less than 20 pounds. At the most….it sucks but the alternative is far worse.
Congrats again and hang in there!
By Jessica on Dec 3, 2008
I hear that most do move up. The concern with mine is that it was a complete placenta previa. Apparently when they’re complete, they may not move. But from what I read online yesterday, it’s still very possible, so I’m hopeful.
As far as lifting my daughter, she weighs 25 lbs. That’s the main reason why I have to lift her as little as possible. I don’t plan on any other weight lifting in the near future.
And Thanks!
We’re excited about another little girl.