UAB

So I have been scolded for continuing to google this, but I cannot help myself! Michael and I are both worried about Baby B because she has a condition that is known as SUA, single unbiblical artery. The doctors words to us were, “Baby B has a 2 vessel unbiblical cord where most babies would have a 3 vessel unbiblical cord. This condition can be a soft marker for other anomalies usually related to kidney or renal issues.  However, we did look at Baby B’s kidneys and bladder and everything looks great. It is something to be aware of, but not something that we are worried about at this time.” He was very positive, and mentioned nothing else other than renal issues. However, I can’t help but google, despite my mother’s scolding for doing so.

Anyway, the article below explains the condition if anyone is interested. From what I read in medical abstracts, the condition happens in less than 1% of pregnancies and within that 1% of pregnancies only 20% of them actually had any anomalies at birth. Of the 20% who had anomalies at birth the majority of those anomalies were detected on an ultrasound in utero. So we are off to a good start as the doctor and nurse did not detect any anomalies in the 19 week ultrasound which was very extensive and I have on DVD if you would like to see.

http://www.obfocus.com/high-risk/birthdefects/single%20umbilical%20artery.htm

Tomorrow I am headed to UAB to see a Maternal Fetal Specialist and get a more in depth ultrasound to see if there is anything we should be prepared for.  I will try to post after my appointment tomorrow, however, I never know how I am going to feel and if I will actually get around to it.  This whole pregnancy thing is kicking my but!  However, I may have turned a corner as I have not thrown up since Saturday and I have only had two headaches since then.  These are both really big changes!