Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Just an update...
So Jason and I went to see the high-risk OB yesterday in Indy. I had another ultrasound and talked with a genetic counselor. The ultrasound brought very good news... neither the technician or the doctor saw any reason to be concerned about the liver. VERY good news! They said that if the liver was in fact enlarged, then it only makes sense that his abdomen be enlarged too, and its not. As for the feet, they are fairly certain that my little guy will have club feet. BUT, the good news there is that he might not necessarily need surgery. It could be corrected with a series of castings to move the feet into a more natural place. If that does not correct it, then he will need surgery. But it would be minor and he would likely not know what was going on. The important thing is to get it corrected before he becomes mobile. The genetic counselor we spoke with was very knowledgeable and is able to put us in contact with orthopedic people at St. Vincent children's hospital now, so that we can go over things and get a plan together before Connor makes his entrance into the world.
While I was rather ecstatic that nothing seems to be wrong with his liver, I was still disappointed about the feet. Every mother wants their baby to be perfect right? I realize that this is a very common birth defect, but my mind still wanders into "it's just not fair mode." This is something that Connor will have to overcome, just like I had things to challenge me. I know that I have done everything right in this pregnancy (aside from slacking on exercising like I should), and this is out of my control. Wow! That was a big one for me to admit. We just deal with it, and move on.
And by the way... it is DEFINITELY a boy. Little stinker wouldn't show his face, but boy was he proud of those manparts.
While I was rather ecstatic that nothing seems to be wrong with his liver, I was still disappointed about the feet. Every mother wants their baby to be perfect right? I realize that this is a very common birth defect, but my mind still wanders into "it's just not fair mode." This is something that Connor will have to overcome, just like I had things to challenge me. I know that I have done everything right in this pregnancy (aside from slacking on exercising like I should), and this is out of my control. Wow! That was a big one for me to admit. We just deal with it, and move on.
And by the way... it is DEFINITELY a boy. Little stinker wouldn't show his face, but boy was he proud of those manparts.
8 Comments:
Thank you Stephanie for updating us!!! You know..........Connor is getting more personal and I think that his feet make us love him more!!! You have done everything right and we are all proud of you!!! It is so cool to start calling the baby by a name, Connor. You and Jason picked a good name.
I love all three of you!!
Grandma "Nana" Lange :o)
I hope you realize how proud we are of you in every way--such an amazing woman you are. All three of you are such an important part of our family..
I am so proud of you. You have taken major steps to become the woman you are today. You and Jason are going to be wonderful parents. Little Connor is so blessed.
I am so glad that the trip to the specialist was good news and not bad. I have been praying like crazy for you! You never cease to amaze me. You were chosen to be Connor's mom because you will love him no matter what! You will make certain that he gets all of the care he needs. He is very blessed to have such a great Mommy! I am so very proud of you. You are wonderful woman!
I was so relieved to hear that his liver was okay. I have been keeping all three of you in my prayers, and know that Connor will be adored no matter what he has to overcome. Looking forward to seeing adorable Connor (and parents, of course)!!
I just LOVE what Pamela wrote you. You, dear Stephanie, were specifically chosen to be Connor's mommy. Just as Connor was specifically chosen for you and Jason. This is the perfect fit, for whatever reason. You have done an incredible job with your pregnancy. Connor is going to be one well-loved little boy; Hudson is anxious to meet him and to play with him.
We love you!
I'm thinking that Conner's picture doesn't do him justice - I couldn't see what color his hair is!! I am positive that the love he's already receiving will overcome the MINOR obstacle of his little feet. Love to all,
Aunt Karen
Stephanie-
Thank you for sharing your life with us. I continue to keep you, Jason, and Connor in my prayers. As the others have written, you ARE an amazing mother already!! You are the woman God has chosen to gibe birth to amd mother Connor--such a gift and blessing it is!! Know how much I love you and how proud I am of you!!! I cannot wait to meet Connor!
Love, Aunt Becky
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