Christopher is my new nephew. He was born on July 20th, 2008 on his mama’s 30th birthday, weighing 9lbs 4oz. Christopher’s proud big brothers are identical twin three-year-olds, Alexander and Benjamin. I got to hold him on Monday night. He squeaked and sneezed and smelled divine. And don’t you want to nibble those cheeks?
I saw this baby today, at my second ultrasound. He/she bobbed, appeared to hiccup, waved arms, kicked legs. The nuchal measurement was 1.5 mm, which is well within normal.
This doctor’s office puts two images of the baby per photo, so here are two slightly different profile views of our baby. We also have photos of arms and legs.
The baby looks fine, according to the tech and the doctor. But there is a potential issue with a band that they found in the amniotic space. It’s can cause all sorts of problems if it wraps around limbs or the umbilical cord, cutting off circulation as the baby grows. Right now, it is far from the baby, but I will be having another ultrasound in a few weeks to see what is happening with the band.
I have to admit I am worried. It is completely out of my hands.
I’ve been so worried how the baby is doing that I never thought about something wacky and flukey happening in there completely independent of the baby. From my research, I learned the band forms if there is a tear in the amniotic sac, which sits in the chorionic sac. The tear will leave strings of membrane to float freely like tentacles. I am actually really blessed it was detected so early.
My research also led me to some rather dismal findings that could keep me up at night for the next, oh, five and a half months or so. Please pray for the baby’s protection and peace for me. I am truly hoping the next ultrasound will show a safe and healthy baby.
Beautiful, both of them! You and baby are in our prayers.
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Wow – it’s in God’s hands…Please know that I am praying for you and your sweet baby. Try to take it easy and enjoy summer – eat some fresh fruit, go for walks and use the hose on your kids =) I look forward to updates!
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I am praying for your sweet baby.
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Right now I am thanking God for all the spiritual preparation He has given you to be gracious in these anxious thoughts. Grace and Peace, my friend. Hand in hand with you before the throne!
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We worry — but as you said, we have no control over things like this. (Or really, much in general. But the illusion is nice, so I won’t ruin it.)
I pray God will give you peace in the knowing that He is in control and that He knows exactly what He’s doing. Today’s discovery didn’t surprise Him.
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Raising sincere prayers for peace and comfort at this time, and for health and full strength for your baby. Lots of love to your family.
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Oh, I will most certainly be praying. I just deleted what I wrote because nothing seems appropriate other than to say I will certainly pray for your sweet little one.
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Christopher is adorable — congrats to his big brothers and parents (and aunt and uncle and cousins, too).
Praying for you and your little one, who is also a wonder to behold.
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Oh Gretchen, your nephew is precious. And so is that baby growing inside you. I am standing, kneeling, and pleading in prayer for you both.
Love,
Steph
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What a couple of beautiful babies Gretchen. Many many prayers and loads of positive thoughts for you and your sweet baby.
I think of you and your babe often.
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Awww…your new nephew is adorable! I will be praying that everything goes well with this pregnancy and this child as well.
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Beautiful little nephew you’ve got there!
And praying for peace of mind and heart as you and your little one venture forward together, trusting God for his best.
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Congrats, Auntie! Christopher is adorable! Those cheeks!
Praying for your adorable little one, too.
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Sending up prayers right now.
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Firstly – congrats on the gorgeous new nephew.
I will most certainly be praying for you and the wee one.
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Good gracious, those are some yummy cheeks. He is precious. And what a great photo Miss Photographer Lady.
Praying for your little sweetie growing inside you. May he/she be wrapped safely in His hands until he/she can be in yours.
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It is hard to have peace when we see anything at all that is considered “abnormal”. I will pray for safety for you and baby and for PEACE for you!
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I will definitely be keeping you and your sweet baby in prayer!!!
I will too. And I am so grateful for the miracle of ultrasound!
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Gretchen, I will keep you and your baby in my prayers. I hope you can sleep better knowing you have many praying for you and your sweet little one!
Congrats on your new nephew! He is so cute! Just a ounce shy of what Lindsey was. I have to say he is way cuter than she was. Her head was a cone! 😉 Congrats!
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Oh Gretchen, what a worry! I’m praying for your peace and for baby’s safety.
Your nephew is a sweetie! I have a brand new neice, and I just wanna eat her up with a spoon.
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Both babies are just precious! I will pray for your little one.
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oh I so hope your baby will be ok. How scary. I have heard alot about this syndrome. It can cause deformities and worse. I also hope you will be ok too, for I have heard it can affect the momma too.
It seems to me, that there are more problems in pregnancies than there are problem-free pregnancies. I sincerely hope for the best for you.
p.s. your nephew is adorable. He has a chin dimple, like my daughter did.
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I just know that sweet nephew smells wonderful! I love baby smell!
Gretchen, I am really sorry that this whole band issue has come up. I know you are scared for you baby but please remember the plans God has for us is to prosper us not to harm us and to give us hope and a future, God knows your baby and I will be praying for health and peace for you and your child!
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Oh, sweet lady, I know all about scary things and pregnancy. But can I also remind you that the doc has to tell you if he finds anything that he deems even REMOTELY problematic?
8/10 things they saw with Lulu never materialized.
I won’t tell you not to worry (you know such a thing would be a bit ludicrous coming from me.)
I will be praying for you and little baby, though, alot. 🙂
Rach
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I can imagine that you would be very worried. Can’t they give you an ultrasound more often?
Sweet new nephew, so cute. And yes, I would stand in line for just a wittle nibble.
I will pray for your babe.
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Hi Gretchen,
I will keep you and the babe in my prayers and thoughts.
I know your heart must be troubled over this, but do know that God knit your little one together inside you and He makes no mistakes. All of this is no surprise to Him.
(((HUGS)))
When do we get an update on this? I’m praying for an amazing disappearing act for the band. I mean your uterus is probably magical, right?
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