Cyst, More Pics and Yes, It Is A Girl - For Sure!

THE CYST SAGA CONTINUES:
I went to the Perinatologist.
Which is a High Risk Doctor.
I got a Level II Ultrasound.
Which means they check more things on the baby.
However, I was sent there because of the cyst not the baby.
Joe and I got to see the whole ultrasound on a big screen facing us.
At all the other Ultrasounds we got a glimpse here and there.
IT WAS SO COOL!
Anyway, the tech and Dr Bell were great.
He said the baby looks perfect.
We are now 100% sure it is a girl.
The cyst has not grown but it has not shrunk either.
And the are positive it is not cancerous.
It is just large and filled with liquid.
So... I have three options.
1. Remove it now (go under the knife).
2. Continue monitoring it.
3. Get a second option on it.
Dr Hamilton (my OB/GYN) called me today (11/20/08).
And we all feel - "if it is not broke don't fix it."
So... They are sending me to a Gyno/Oncologist.
DON'T PANIC... there is NO cancer!
They will be able to look more closely at the cyst
And see it in more detail
Which will help us know more about it.
This is just a precautions and there is not reason to be alarmed.
So, at this moment we are monitoring the cyst and the baby is fine.
No surgery at this point.
As far as removing, it if it does not go away on its own,
There is the option of C-Section - removing baby and cyst (my personal favorite)
Or having the baby and monitoring it after.
Where it could then be removed if need be.
However, there is concern about the cyst twisting the ovary.
Which is very, very painful and I would have to have emergency surgery.
And another issue is that your ovary is the size of an almond
And the cyst is 10cm (clearly way bigger than the ovary)
And there is a possibility that the ovary may not be able to be saved.
Which for me would mean - no more babies.
They can not harvest your eggs while you are pregnant
Because they are different during pregnancy (not able to be fertilized)
So... with that being said, we are monitoring and taking it one day at a time.
We would like to do what is best to preserve the only ovary I have.
So, that is that.
No need to worry
Just pray that the cyst goes away or if it needs to be removed that the ovary stays.
And if that is not the case then a least we were able to have one baby.
So, it will make her even more special.

ULTRASOUND PICTURES
Like I said the ultrasound was very cool.
And we got to see our little lady in 3D - FOR FREE!
Normally you have to pay to get these photos so... here they are!
Click on them to read my notes and see her more clearly...
(The 3D ones are the last 3)
Note: Be Forewarned there is a little baby porn here.







Here are the 3D photos:







THE LATEST EXCITEMENT
So last night felt the baby moving
I put my hand on my stomach and...
I felt her on the outside!
It was really strange.
I tried to get Joe to feel it but he said he felt nothing!
BOO HOO!
I want him to feel it to!!!
I guess soon enough I will be ready for it all to be over.
So until than...

THE WEEKS
When I first wrote this... I was 19 weeks
When I finally posted this... I am 21 weeks and 3 days.
A little over halfway thru! Yikes.

THE UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS
Now I have to go to the High Risk doctor about once a month (Dr. Bell)
My normal monthly check up where I will meet Dr Landes.
AND the Gyno/Oncologist (Dr. Silver)
All my appointments are in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of December.
So, stay tuned!

AND SO!?

NOTE: Click on all photos to veiw larger!

THE VERDICT

The ultrasound tech is 95% sure it's a... GIRL!
So there still is a chance that in 3 weeks or so they could see a wiener.
But she felt pretty positive.

THE FEELINGS
I thought I would be more excited.
But a little piece of me mourns for the boy.
I know that sounds insane.
But I had myself convinced it was a boy.
I liked my ideas for the nursery.
And I was accepting life with a boy.
Thinking about my friends with boys.
And how they could grow up together.
Clearly making all these decision way too soon.
But I was preparing.
And honestly I wanted a girl more than a boy.
So I was trying to gear myself up for a boy.
I think, however, both Joe & I would be great with a girl.
Joe will be an AMAZING dad either way.
And you should see him with our friend's girls.
They all run to him and beg him to play games, and teach them things.
He will be sitting alone at a gathering one minute and
Then all these little girls will be jumping on him
And than he'll have them on a nature hunt gathering butterflies
Or playing a soft ball or something.
It makes me smile every time.
And he was always amazing with his girl cousins.
Personally I think he likes them better. :)
The best part about girls is they can be tom boys.
I am sure Joe will have her...
hiking, fishing, hunting, learning about nature, playing ball with her and so on.
And when he holds her for the first time it will be love.
I am POSITIVE she will have him wrapped around her finger in no time.

THE BABY
I think I am finally feeling la petite bebe.
Which is very exciting.
And from the last two ultrasounds this bebe is everywhere!
The tech yesterday also made a comment about how active she it.
I love it.
Here are some photos from yesterdays ultrasound.






THE BELLY SHOTS

So not cute.
I feel like a fatty.
DO NOT WISH FOR BOOBS!
They are OVERRATED!
And they make you look fatter!
Hollywood has ruined normal sized girls.
Take it from me.
I am a professional in the boob department!

However, I love this picture...
I think it is much more flattering and cutter than the other shots!

THE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
THE JOKER
Joe was the Joker.
I think he looked great!
He did all the makeup by himself.
And we were late for our party.
But it was AWESOME!
What do you think?


THE CAT
I was a fat cat... LOL
Seriously I was a black cat.
Very original since that is Joe's nickname for me... CAT!


THE SHORT LOCKS
Here is a better shot of my short hairs.


THE WEEKS
17 weeks, 2 days today (11/4/08)

THE UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS
I get to meet Dr Boylan on November 18th
And I am sure I will have a 20week ultrasound.
They were not able to see a few things on this one that they have to have.
Plus they still are monitoring my cyst
And I will have more info on that at this appointment.