24 weeks Pregnant Update

[Jen]

Just got back from another doctors appt today. I keep on wishing the diagnosis is wrong and maybe just read wrong or something its weird. Anyway, I am still excited about meeting my son Luke soon and so are his brothers and cousins. Today the doc says everything still looks the same but the fluid in his brain did go up. July we were at 1.1, August 1.2 and now Sept. 1.7. This kind of scares me a bit, but I just need to leave it in Gods hands. Luke moves around in there like crazy and he is growing on schedule and with the correct measurements. As the time goes by I wish I could do something to prevent and more fluid but I need tobe patient. I get to meet the Nuerologist next week and then next month we get to tour the NICU so that will be interesting. We know Luke will be a stong little baby just some type of feeling he gives us. We cant wait till he is here. Right now he weighs 1lb 13oz.:)

[LisaJoy]

Remember, the fetal and infant skull is very soft and pliable. It is very unusual for even severe hydrocephalus to damage the brain in utero. That's why it is so uncommon for doctors to perform c-sections earlier than 38 weeks -- the baby is much safer and healthier continuing to develop in the womb, even with hydrocephalus increasing.

Hang in there -- all the moms on here will tell you (and probably already have) that pregnancy is the hardest part. Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful Christmas present!

[smoop]

A little more than half way there! Sounds like you have a great attitude which will make the rest of your pregnancy go faster. Worrying won't get you anywhere. Hang in there-- it won't be long until you're holding your new baby.:happy065:

[Dodger67]

Good to know its going so well! :dance2:

Try not to worry about the hydrocephalus - it's of no real significance at this stage and nobody can do anything about it now anyway.

Do you have any pics of Luke?

[misty]

Sounds like he's doing really well! Try not to worry too much about the hydro right now. It really can't do a lot of harm as long as his head isn't fused and its easily taken care of when he's born if needed. You can't do anything about it now anyway, so worrying just makes you nervous, which is a yucky environment for Luke! Try to stay calm and be excited for your new little one!

[Jill]

Sounds like things are moving along! I went through that split second of holding my breath for every single ultrasound and even when he was born - just waiting for someone to tell me it was a mistake. I had the speech in my head all planned out - how I'd forgive them for being so stupid and for scaring the bejeezus out of me, I wouldn't sue or be angry, I'd just be so grateful that he was fine. I was so adamant that I saw his back when he was born. I had to see it so I could fully accept it. It's hard to believe something like SB when your baby feels so 'normal' inside of you.