We had two appointments today. We started our morning having ultrasound #5. We learned that nothing had changed since the last ultrasound. Obviously, we wanted to hear that the mass has decreased in size, but we're encouraged that it has remained stable for 8 days.
We also had an ECCO at the University of Minnesota. An ECCO is simply an ultrasound that can look at the heart closely. A pediatric cardiologist looked at the images and told us that the heart looked great. It has developed properly and is functioning correctly. This was a huge relief. The only abnormal part is that it's been pushed to the right side of the chest cavity by the mass. We don't need to follow up with the cardiologist (thank goodness!). She does want to do another ECCO when baby Zins is born.
I also met with my regular OB/GYN this week. She encouraged us to move forward and change our plans from delivering in Maple Grove to delivering at the University of Minnesota. We're feeling really good about this decision and have one more thing that is certain in such uncertain times. It makes me feel comfortable to know that our baby will have the right doctors and machines available if she needs them.
I almost forgot! During the ultrasound, the technician switched over to 3D mode. The picture above was taken in 3D. She was moving around a lot so it's a little blurry. (Scott says she looks like an alien!) Check out her eyes, nose, and mouth. She loves having her hands up by her face!
We're still praying that the mass grows smaller and our baby girl grows and grows. Growth will help give the chest cavity more room even if the mass doesn't get smaller.
Ultrasound #6 is on Friday.
Much love,
Sarah
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