Specialist

This morning we saw the specialist in Surrey. He is a really awesome guy that answered some of our questions and made us feel a bit more at ease.

What we know is this. I have placenta insufficiency. The baby is small (Dr. Stall's more accurate reading says 3lbs 12oz today). The umbilical flow today was okay and the amniotic fluid is at a good volume for now. Our situation is still a major concern and we need to be continually monitored.

I go for 2 non-stress tests a week and back to Surrey next Tuesday & Friday for more ultrasounds with the specialist. Dr. Still will compare his results each time and decide what to do then. As long as baby grows a little bit and umbilical flow stays at a safe level we hope to keep baby in there until 35 weeks (which is 16 days from now).

If anything changes for the worst they will just have to take him out.

So, really we do not know a whole lot more. I am off work permanently now and need to rest a couple hours every morning and every afternoon. As for when Nudge is making his big (or not so big) arrival is still going to be a day by day thing. I am feeling confident that we are in good hands.

Nudge is moving a lot today so that also makes me feel good.