I didn't get around to blogging after Friday's appointment so I'll start there with a quick update. The mass measured about the same size, but the ratio was 1.3. Remember, the ratio involves the head circumference and the size of the mass. She's growing more rapidly so that helps the ratio go down.
At today's appointment we received similar news. We hadn't seen Dr. Nyholm for a few weeks. She said she could really tell a difference in size since the last time she had seen it. She continued to see regression in the area that surrounded the heart. That was all good news. The ratio today was 1.12, the lowest we've had since we started this journey. More good news! Because the ratio has measured below 1.6 consistently for the last few appointments, the danger of hydrops is much lower and we're able to go down to once a week appointments. Super good news!
At both ultrasounds, Baby Zins took a few practice breathes. We could see her diaphragm going up and down. A perk to having so many ultrasounds is seeing these developments.
Our next appointments are a week from today. We're going to the University of Minnesota to have an ultrasound, an OB appointment, and meet with a pediatric surgeon. Hopefully, we'll get a better idea about possible scenarios for removing the mass.
Wishing you a blessed Easter,
Scott & Sarah
Good news all around this week, at least as far as possible I think. Continued good thoughts and prayers as we go into this Holy Week. Remember all things are possible. We are having Easter at my brother Gary's home with some other friends, but it won't be like being with my own kids and Grandchildren. Enjoy every moment with no regrets!
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Denna and Terry
God is so good! What fabulous news!!!! Love to you and your family!
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