Baby Update

My Doctor called last week. When our ultrasound and follow-up appointment were done last week, she was out of the office with a delivery, so I didn't get to talk with her personally at the time. Apparently, the placenta is low-lying, a condition called placenta previa. Essentially, the placenta is low enough that it covers some degree of the cervix, blocking the baby's exit.

It is very normal for this condition to reverse itself between 20 and 30 weeks (the baby is 21 weeks). If it doesn't reverse by 30 weeks (because it typically remains in place after then), a c-section will be scheduled for the baby's delivery. I was so relieved to hear that this was "worst case scenario"! A c-section, I can handle; that's all I know!!! Depending on the severity of the placement of the placenta, I also could be ordered to bed rest (which for me would be akin to torture).

For now, we will wait to do another ultrasound, probably closer to 30 weeks, and take it from there. Right now, I have complete peace about our little boy. By this point, I'm just so grateful to have another child, I don't care whether or not I get my preference of a normal birth. Please continue praying for the protection of our son in whatever course this story goes!