Trying Not to Worry September 4, 2008

Today we are going in for an unexpected ultrasound, after our appointment this morning indicated no change in the growth of my uterus. Last week there was already some sign that my measurements seemed a little small given how far along I am. My fundal height (distance from pubic bone to top of uterus) should measure 38 weeks today (38cm), and in fact it has not changed at all since last week. Usually it’s normal to be off by two cm in either direction but today I am off by 4. So, as a result, they want to do an ultrasound to verify that the baby is small, and that she has moved far down into my pelvis (which I can tell you has happened given the intense sharp pressure and piercing pain I have been feeling down there). I don’t think there is anything wrong, but there is a possibility she is not growing the way she should be, or that the fluid in the amniotic sac is low, indicating a problem. So, obviously the not knowing is unhelpful, but she does move a lot and has a healthy heartbeat, so things look very good in a lot of ways.

Of course I keep quoting that Bible verse to myself, “Who by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” It’s not really helping right now, although intellectually I know it’s true. If you think of praying for us today please do, especially for the grace to handle whatever it is God has in store for us with this new little baby. I will keep you posted.