Update #5

Baby Jake- Update #5 28.4 weeks

by Erin Castellano on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 6:41pm

Not much to post today. Had an ultrasound this morning with a very upbeat radiologist from Hemet. He was really nice. Checked out Jake. We are starting to really have the ability to read the ultrasounds now. They are shown on a large screen in front of us while he is taking his measurements. The external tumor is easier to recognize and is getting larger, but not too big. We determined it was approx. 4.5 inches in diameter. About the size of a softball. It is still very cystic, so it is not growing too fast which is positive. The doctor then came in and gave everything a look and said his blood flow is looking good. Because our radiologist liked us so much, he gave us some great pictures of Jake. :)
I go back on Friday and they will do a Fetal Echocardiogram on Jake. They want to check out his heart and make sure it is in perfect working condition before they deliver him.
I have almost made it to 30 weeks, which is a huge milestone. After 30 weeks, his lungs are fully developed, so delivery can be at anytime.
Thank you again for everyones prayers. It is truly what keeps us sane and from stressing before there is anything to stress about.
:)