We don't have much to write about. No pictures to post. No accidents to report. No commentary on the latest episode of the Bachelorette or So You Think You Can Dance.
Today we went in for Elizabeth's 25 week check up. After four more weeks we go every two to the doctor until the baby comes. Let the countdown begin...I mean...continue.
A few weeks ago we went and had a special ultrasound with a Perinatologist. In our original ultrasound they found an echo in the baby's left ventricle (his heart). Apparently the little guy has a calcium deposit in there somewhere. According to the doctor, almost all women start out with a 1/1000 chance of having a Down's syndrome baby. This calcium deposit puts our baby in the 1/500 category. She checked a few other indicators, like how thick his neck was, and said everything else was normal. She also said that the baby had an echogenic bowel. That means that on the ultrasound, they can see a bunch of bright spots in his bowels. The doctor said that this can sometimes be an indicator of cystic fibrosis. No one in either of our families (that we're aware of) has had cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disease) and would only have happened if there were some crazy, super-rare mutation in our germ cells. At first we were a little worried, but after a few weeks and after talking to our regular doctor, I think everything will be fine. Doctors usually give the worst case scenario, and just want to make sure we know what might go wrong, even if the chances are super slim. We go in for another special ultrasound at the end of the month to see if there are any changes. Like I said, we're not all that worried, but prayers in our baby's behalf are always appreciated. A lot.
Elizabeth has been enjoying her job at Archivers. She had to teach a class the other day and had a good time. Her brother and his family has been in town for the last week or so, and we've had a blast hanging out with them and his wife's family. A few nights ago we had a Halo 3 party. It was awesome. I even won a few rounds, even though I don't play much. I was also introduced to Guitar Hero...which will hopefully soon become a new family tradition. I think my older siblings would enjoy it thoroughly, if they haven't caught on already.
The other day we went to the library and I checked out a book by Joel Rosenberg called "The Last Jihad." I finished it in about three or four days. It was pretty exciting. I enjoy Tom Clancy, but this one is a lot more up-to-date. "The Last Jihad" is the first in the series, and I can't wait to get the next one. If you like political thrillers, I highly recommend it.
I'm taking 9 credit hours this summer term. I probably should be taking it a little more seriously, but its tough when it's perfect pool and lake weather (if anyone knows someone in the Provo/Orem area with a boat, please, please, hook a brother up). Who wants to spend 12 hours a week in o-chem lab?! For 2 whole credits! That 12 hours does not include write-ups and studying for quizzes. Yikes.
Speaking of lab write-ups, I have two due tomorrow. And a cell biology test. Bring on the weekend.
2 comments:
The Last Jihad was awesome! I finished the series on our honeymoon. The second and third books are the best. Four and five turn into his platform to express his beliefs, but are worth the read.
Trent I read all the Joel Rosenberg books in that series...I liked the contemporary aspect of his work. Good beach reading.
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