Monthly To Weekly

We are glad to know that all is well at the moment with our tiny Eskimo!  Though it is still considered at a pre-miscarriage stage, the fetus' evolution is remarkably good on the other hand.  I get to see it bounce sideways and we get to hear its heart beating again for the second time.  It has grown from 2cm to 2,15 cm since our last scan and its limbs are more visible this time as well.  However the hematoma that the doctor saw last Saturday is not noticeably diminishing at all, from 20 x 11mm now to 20 x 10 mm.  We can say that at least it's not spreading, perhaps, but how to fully get rid of it?

If the hematoma will spread out all the way to the top, the placenta will come loose and a miscarriage will follow.  It is a horrifying thought and I know I should not think about it that way.  But the doctor was honest with us and no one can predict how things will go with our pregnancy.  We can only hope that everything will turn out just fine and that in about 7 months, we will give birth to a beautifully healthy baby.  I can only try to stay calm and not do anything at home although my hands itch to start sweeping, mopping and dusting our little home.

Luckily there are people understanding enough to know how much we want this baby in our lives and advised me to be on leave for as long as necessary.

As of the moment a weekly check-up is more than necessary to follow-up the evolution of the hematoma.  This way we will both be reassured and we get to see our growing Eskimo on a weekly basis.  Otherwise, I will be marching down to my GP's practice once a week for an ultrasound prescription at a local clinic.