29 Weeks

I was anxious and excited to go for my ultrasound today. I knew they would measure Caleb and was excited to see the progress he has made. They measured 2.4cm of fluid. They are estimating his weight to be 2 pounds 14 ounces. He's gained over a pound in the last 3 weeks! You can definitely tell by my growing belly. His measurements are in the 50th percentile which I'm thrilled with. They also measured his chest (thorax) which can tell us if he is in the bottom percentile or not. Babies that measure in the 2.5 percentile and below are at higher risk for pulmonary hypoplasia. Pulmonary hypoplasia is incomplete development of the lungs, which is obviously critical for survival. Caleb's chest measured is in the 25th percentile. While this measurement doesn't mean he doesn't have it, it at least can give reason to believe his lungs may be a normal size and have been able to develop. Babies with pulmonary hyperplasia have very small lungs which means the thoracic cavity is smaller. It was nice to get such encouraging measurements. His stomach was also partially filled which means he is sallwing some fluid. That's great!!! 

Today I am 29 weeks! It's amazing to think I am 1 week way from 30 weeks! Oh I am so happy! 

Xoxo 

Me