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Calgary Visit @ 27 weeks

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I think it's going to be a hold-your-breath kind of week.

Baby girls heart beat was at about 53 today.  55 is the danger zone cut off.  It kind of stumped Kevin and I.  The ultrasound tech was super nice and, of course, they don't really know what sort of news they're giving us when they tell us the heart rate.  They don't know why we're there, but we went a little quiet when she said.  I wasn't really expecting that.

Today Kevin and I decided to get a disc of pictures of our sweetheart.  She was having a party today while they were trying to take pictures, wiggling and bouncing.

She's about 2 1/4 pounds.

Her feet measure about 5.4 cm.
So with the lower rate, the pediatric cardiologist (the amazing Dr. Fruitman) came into the room immediately to have a look for herself and we had the consult right away.  She asked me how things had been and I told her about this past week.  I took a hard fall on the ice with Nola in my arms and suffered a terribly sore nose, shoulder and back, a monster bruise on my hip (which is now better) and the baby had seemed awful quiet.  All that considered, the baby's movement has increased considerably and I'm fine so this isn't a concern.

The only reason for a lower heart rate is "that's the way heart block goes".  Dr. Fruitman told us we'll stay the course right now, but she wanted to touch base with her colleagues about our timing and the next step.  She'll phone me tomorrow with the plan.  The very positive thing with little girl is she has been SO consistent in everything.  Her growth is a little above average (so she's a bit chubby) and she's moving and doing everything else she needs to.

I think we're doing alright because we're coming closer to the safe zone of 32 weeks and we still have options.  This is good.  She's kicking me hard as I write this--Stinker <3

As for our first born, she has been keeping us busy.  She is positively the most fun I've had all my life.  She is my favourite person EVER.

This was from our trip back from Calgary when we took her 2 weeks ago.


Yesterday...

If you are still reading this and following our journey with us, we appreciate your support.
We shall Hold Fast.

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  1. MarkJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    When she put the cookie on the floor, I was expecting Sarge to come along and gobble it up.

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    1. Macleod MomentumJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:51 PM

      He is definitely a good dog but he was circling around the other side of the island! She just beat him!

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  2. MarnyJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Oooooooh sometimes, I get a good feeling, yeah.
    Nothing like some Flo Rida on a sunny day :)

    Brody and Blake say "Good tunes Nola, keep on Dancing".

    Glad to hear that little sweetheart is being super active, and growing ahead of schedule. She is going to be a special little girl, just like her big sister.

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    1. Macleod MomentumJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:53 PM

      Thanks for your support Marny :-) And good tunes on a sunny day can only bring good thoughts!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Awe such good news about the little Ms. She sure is a sweetheart already like her big sister. All positive thoughts going your way! Haha love the dancing both Nola and Kevin, too cute. You'll have to save that for Nola's wedding to show...cute!

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  4. Macleod MomentumJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    She certainly has personality! Definitely saving stuff like that to show off as she gets older! Doubt I'll wait for a wedding ;-)

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