a pregnancy update

What a crazy few months.

God definitely has us on a journey, and it is far from over!

baby belly at 24 weeks

After hearing from the perinatologist that the antibody I have is not going to cause complications, because Stewart is not a carrier... we have since learned otherwise.  After my standard 20 week ultrasound he requested to see me every 6 weeks.  I was confused, but agreed.  At my next ultrasound appointment with him, I asked for some clarification.  Why was I still seeing him if everything was fine?  (For more background, read here and here.)

It turns out that things are not quite that straight forward.  Ever.

I don't remember all the proper medical terms he used, but basically, although Stewart isn't a carrier of the antibody, there is still a chance (25% or less, according to my rough understanding) that the baby could be susceptible to the antibody and whatever complications that would imply (one such complication is severe fetal anemia.  eek).

At my last appointment everything looked normal.  Praise the Lord!  My next appointment is on November 23 (also Micah's birthday).  Please pray that everything continues to go well, baby grows well, and for a good report on the 23rd.

Thankfully no sign of cholestasis yet.  I thought I was getting it last week, but a blood test of my liver function showed that everything is normal.  Phew.  Once again, praise God!

I am almost 29 weeks pregnant, and really hoping for at least another 8 weeks of uncomplicated pregnancy before this baby comes!

We are so thankful for all your prayers, support, and love as we journey.