High-risk it is
Today was my second doctor's visit. By date, I am 7 weeks pregnant. Ethan, Alyssa and I watched the ancient screen on Dr. G's ultrasound machine. At 7 weeks there is not alot to see. We saw the sac and an "object". It is hard to explain to a 2 year old, why her baby brother/sister looks like that. I just remind her that the baby has to grow and then it will look like a "baby". And because she is two, she accepts that. The Dr. said he could see signs of the circulatory system forming, looked like a beating heart, but it was not that yet. So for now, things look normal.
We discussed in detail, again, the possibility of transferring to a high-risk doctor (HRD). Bottom line is the choice is mine. I really don't like that. I wanted a professional to decide what is best for the baby. The HRD said she would not do anything different than my doctor, but I would have the access to regular ultrasounds. That is all I need to keep my peace of mind. Though nothing on ultrasound would have showed Noah's condition, regular checks on the baby's progress with ultrasound will make me feel better. We also discussed delivering in the Med Center. My doctor does not have priviledges there, so I would deliver at Oak Bend again. While I do not think the doctors there made any mistakes, I will forever wonder if I had been in the Med Center, with the best doctors, would things have been different. And whatever I do this time around, I do not want to second guess my decisions. Therefore, because I want regular ultrasounds and the Med Center, I am going hi-risk.
It is a hard decision for me, because I have a lot of history with Dr. G. Good history. He and his staff took great care of me through both pregnancies, and he cared about what happened to Noah. He constantly called to be updated on Noah's progress while at TX Children's. He has sat and listened and answered my tough questions on more than one occasion. He is a great doctor. And because I know him that well, I want him to walk me through this again. But I will settle for having to bring our healthy baby to his office in September and having the standard Dr. G holding the baby picture.
I will set up an appointment with the HRD and we will begin our journey.
We discussed in detail, again, the possibility of transferring to a high-risk doctor (HRD). Bottom line is the choice is mine. I really don't like that. I wanted a professional to decide what is best for the baby. The HRD said she would not do anything different than my doctor, but I would have the access to regular ultrasounds. That is all I need to keep my peace of mind. Though nothing on ultrasound would have showed Noah's condition, regular checks on the baby's progress with ultrasound will make me feel better. We also discussed delivering in the Med Center. My doctor does not have priviledges there, so I would deliver at Oak Bend again. While I do not think the doctors there made any mistakes, I will forever wonder if I had been in the Med Center, with the best doctors, would things have been different. And whatever I do this time around, I do not want to second guess my decisions. Therefore, because I want regular ultrasounds and the Med Center, I am going hi-risk.
It is a hard decision for me, because I have a lot of history with Dr. G. Good history. He and his staff took great care of me through both pregnancies, and he cared about what happened to Noah. He constantly called to be updated on Noah's progress while at TX Children's. He has sat and listened and answered my tough questions on more than one occasion. He is a great doctor. And because I know him that well, I want him to walk me through this again. But I will settle for having to bring our healthy baby to his office in September and having the standard Dr. G holding the baby picture.
I will set up an appointment with the HRD and we will begin our journey.
posted by Julie at 4:30 PM
10 Comments:
Congratulations on your news!
We are with you 110% of the way!
LOVE,
heart
I'm too happy for you guys!! hugs and happiness and prayers your way :)
**yeah for the blog too**
Thank you for sharing your suffering and all of your joys with us! We have all learned so much from you and your walk with the Lord. Thank you!
We are so excited and pray for you daily!
We love you!
Kedra & Alan
: ) Love and Hugs to all of you... I like this blog idea. That way I can keep track from oh so far away! I am so thankful I was there a few weeks ago... Thankful for that quiet Sunday morning. God is good Jules, he is faithful. And so are you... I love you! Mel Mel
I screamed in excitement when I read your blog! We will be praying for this new baby!
Julie and Ethan, I couldn't be happier for you. I will check in regularly. Love, Abby
What a happy moment this is for you and everyone who loves you!!! I think the angles will make a big brother t-shirt for sure!! Love you guys.
Monica (sorrells) Head
As you begin this journey, we begin it with you. Know that you are bathed in prayers. Congratulations!
Congrats Guys! We are so excited for you, and we pray that you have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy & baby.
Fred & Marcie
Awesome... I am thrilled to read this fantastic news. You can see through all these comments that you'll be coated in prayer. You are going to have to "float" through each day feeling God's peace and blessings. I cannot wait to photograph Alyssa w/ her new sibling.
So happy for you,
Nicole
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