MFM Ultrasound....Much Better :-)

Sleepy Girl :-)

Always has her hands by her face....they are her pillows

Sweetest thing ever....love her so much

We went to Rockford Memorial to visit Maternal Fetal Medicine once again :-) We are becoming very close to the ultrasound techs & doctors. Haha. We had an appointment at 8:00 a.m. w/ a doctor visit to follow. The ultrasound today measured at 2.8...better than yesterday, but not the best we've ever had. The doctor we saw, Dr. Melone was not concerned w/ the shortening. She was concerned if there was any opening, which there was not. She also asked if we had felt any contractions. I said, "I don't really know what I'm looking for" She had us do a Non-Stress Test (NST) for the next 1/2 hour.

I was hooked up to the machine & they only spotted one contraction, but we think it was because I moved. I'm not very good at keeping still for those of you who know me well :-) Our next move is to have another NST at my office tomorrow just to double check the contractions. Next week, Tuesday July 7th we will return to MFM @ RMH for another ultrasound.

We also had another appointment for baby today. We went to see a hematologist to discuss my low platelet count. My platelets have been dropping lower every week. I am borderline anemic now. They are unsure if this is because I'm pregnant or if I was this way before the baby. Since we have no blood work from before there is not much they can compare to. For now the doctor wants to see me in 4 weeks to observe any changes. If my platelets fall below 100 I may not be able to have an epidural & it would be difficult to have a c-section (if I had to). In order to increase my platelet count I may be put on a steroid, but that would be a last resort.

We will of course keep you all posted on any updates. A few more pictures of Jordan for you to enjoy.

Love xoxoxo,
The Helgerson's