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I just wasn't sure how to share the newest problem with the pregnancy. As I may have mentioned, I went to the high risk guy for an ultrasound a week ago. Everything seemed to be fine with the baby. She was measuring right on schedule for 30 weeks and everything looked good. Yes, he confirmed again that Megan is, in fact, a girl. Whew ... no repainting for James and no returning any stuff.

Now, on to the next thing for us to worry about. The doc found a cyst on my baby girl. Yes, my unborn child has an ovarian cyst that is about 3 centimeters around. The doc did say it could be on her urinary tract or maybe her intestine but it didn't seem connected to either of those areas and there didn't appear to be any blockage so he was certain it was her ovary. It isn't threatening the pregnancy and is not a reason to take the baby early ... it's just one more "wait and see" thing. I have another appointment with him on November 1 to take another look. A few things can happen with a cyst like this.

1. It can resolve on it's own either before or after birth.
2. It can turn on itself and cut off blood supply to the ovary.
3. It could just stay the way it is or get bigger.

Both 2 and 3 would require surgery on my little baby girl resulting in the possible loss of her ovary. We are supposed to meet with a pediatric surgeon before she's born just in case surgery is necessary. They think it is caused by an overload of hormones, both mine and hers, so it is possible it will just go away after she's born - once she's away from my hormones. That damn placenta strikes again. Apparently. it is to blame for my diabetes and this cyst. I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow for an Ultrasound and an NST (called a biophysical profile). We will discuss this further with her and we'll get another look at the cyst and hopefully she'll have more information. Add baby Megan to your prayers.

While I'm asking for prayers, a friend of mine just had her baby quite a bit early. She was due a week before me but little Reagan decided she was ready to greet the world. She weighed 2 lbs 7 oz. at birth and is doing well. She is off the ventilator but still has a feeding tube. With all the crazy things going on with my pregnancy - my inability to eat anything fun - or drink anything fun - I am very happy Megan has not decided to make an early appearance.

We had baby class again tonight. We got to watch videos on pain management and c-sections. The nurse had the epidural catheter for us to take a look at. I think she was trying to convince us it was small but, I don't know about you, anything I can hold in my hand like that shouldn't be sticking out of my back!! She also passed around the pee catheter. Isn't it called a Foley or something like that? Anyways, it was HUGE and looked extremely uncomfortable. We also had to do some breathing techniques and practice pushing. I guess there's just no turning back now. YIKES!!

I'll post an update soon but probably not until after this weekend. I did get some pics from the last ultrasound but when the baby is as big as she is (measuring 3 lbs 10 oz by the way) there's just no way to get a good picture anymore! It was much easier when she was smaller. I'll get it scanned in someday. Have a good weekend! The Aggies are not on TV this weekend, thank GOD. ... GIG EM anyhow!