Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A Tough Day

At today's ultrasound we learned that the mass had grown.  They measure the mass by finding a CCAM volume ratio (CRV) which is found by dividing the CCAM volume by the head circumference (to correct for fetal size).  When this journey began the measurement was 1.1.  Six days later it was 1.6 and maintained that size until last Friday.  Today, the CRV was 2.1.  It was hard news to take in.  The biggest worry continues to be that hydrops (fluid in lungs, stomach, or under the skin) will form (indicating heart distress) and the larger the mass the more likely this is to happen.  At this point, if hydrops form they would want to deliver.  This scares me so much because we're only 23 weeks 4 days along.

Here's what we're praying for:

  • May the heart continue to be strong and handle the stress from the mass pushing on it. (No hydrops!)
  • May our little girl GROW, GROW, GROW!
  • May the CCAM get smaller.
 We're back to the doctor Friday morning.


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8 comments:

  1. Jessie ZinsFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    We are thinking of you and praying for your little girl. Let us know if we can help with anything.

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  2. Andy and Nicole KiddFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Sarah & Scott,

    My heart sunk when I read your latest update. But I know that your little girl is a fighter and will continue to grow stronger every day. She has so many loving thoughts coming her way, as do you two. We love you!

    Nicole & Andy

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Love you guys! We are praying for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

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  4. Auntie MFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    We are praying for BabyGirlZins as are my confirmation students and the other teachers.
    Take Care.
    Love you all,
    Auntie M & fam

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  5. JoanFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Sara,My prayers are with you,Scott and your precious daughter.
    Blessings to you.
    Joan Campe

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  6. paulanjohnFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Sarah,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, your little girl and Scott. Take care.

    Paula

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  7. Stephanie GrowFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Sarah and Scott,

    I love you both so much. We are praying for you and your beautiful baby girl. Know I am here for you both and always will be for anything you need.

    With all my heart and prayers,
    Stephanie

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  8. UnknownFebruary 24, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Sarah,
    thinking of you and praying with you.

    Kim

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