We saw a different Doctor this time as our normal specialist only work Thursdays, but we couldnt make it over on Thursday (whole other story!) we saw Dr Tuohy who is actually the head of the unit so that was reassuring.
He seemed reletively impressed in Baby B's progress. The defect kidney had actually shrunk in size which is really good because if it shrinks completely then there will be no need to operate! Hoorah! He also advised that the working kidney is looking good and seems to be functioning well with no reflux and that there is plenty of amiotic fluid (which apparently is another good sign)
So the measurements as they are on 7th February 2012:
Head Diameter = 80.2mm (Average 70mm)
Head Circumference = 284.3mm (Average 270.1mm)
Abdominal Circumference = 266.1mm 9Average 240mm)
Femur Length = 56.3mm (Average 54mm)
Est Fetal Weight = 1618g or 3lbs 9ozs (a 28 week fetus should be 2lbs 2ozs)
So over-all baby is measuring the size of 31 week fetus at only 28 weeks, everywhere except for length.
Well isnt that fun times ahead for me!
There was one good thing which resulted from the scan....... we got to see our babies face!
So we go back at 36 weeks and see our normal specialist - Dr Sangalli who will be able to advise the final oucome, but at this stage it is looking like I will be able to deliver in Masterton and not Wellington which is really good news.
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