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!
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