Diagnosis: IUGR

This week we had another ultrasound to measure sweet girl... we are 26 weeks and 4 days and little miss is measuring 24 weeks 1 days on her brain and extremities with her abdomen measuring 23'ish weeks. All of this combined we have officially received the diagnosis of IUGR- Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

I'm totally bummed out although have expected this diagnosis for awhile now. In fact while we sat at an appointment in February I told Jas I had a feeling/fear that she would be IUGR. It's nice to finally have something to go on since she has been off on her measurements from the get go.

The not so nice side of it all is that I'm having to do some modifications to my schedule to make time to rest and nourish little one. So my work schedule has had to change a little and I'm not allowed to exercise, travel, or work consecutive days in a row. The goal being that I will have time to sit around, hydrate, and eat so this little girl has all of the nutrients she needs to function. Right now I'm allowed to work as long as I cut back on my time on my feet (totally unreasonable to ask of a nurse...)

We are going to have another ultrasound in 2 weeks to keep up with her measurement and from there on out I will be seen every two weeks with measurement ultrasounds, umbilical flow doppler studies, and non-stress tests until they show no improvement and at that time it will be time to get her out. At any point I could be put on bed rest so my main goal is to do as told, rest, relax, and eat up.

Sadly, I finally feel GREAT with a ton of energy and have so many things I want to get done. Lainey has other plans and I'm okay with that. I will do another updated post during the 27th week when I finally post some pictures.