24 weeks

On Tuesday (June 3rd) I had my 24 week apt. with Dr. Marichal. The appointment went well and I fell in love with my doctor again! My blood pressure was normal, my stomach was measuring right on track (25 cm I think) and Eli's heartbeat was really strong.

Dr. Marichal said that he could do another ultrasound at my next apt. on July 1st so that I didn't have to wait until 34 weeks (that's when we have our next Level 2 ultrasound) to see how Eli's growth was progressing. I am pretty excited about that, and hopefully all will look good with his right kidney and right femur.

Dr. Marichal recommended that Jered and I see a counselor that specializes in working with families in situations like ours. He said in a way we are grieving the fact that we aren't having a "normal" child. That kind of bothers me, but I see what he is saying and I think it can't hurt to talk with someone. I was pretty emotional during the visit. I think part of it was being in that same exam room and see my doctor again; it just brought back all of the emotions of what we learned at our 20 week apt. Then when I was checking out I heard a couple in the waiting room all excited after their ultrasound - they were having a boy! Part of me ached for that feeling of pure happiness- no worries.... But, that's not my journey I guess.

The other exciting thing that happened was that we got an appointment to see Dr. Woo, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon on July 29th! This is a huge accomplishment and I am so grateful.