Heart Healthy

IVF babies have a higher risk for heart issues, so the perinatologist scheduled us for a fetal echo cardiogram.  Basically, that is just a detailed ultrasound of the heart.  

After a LONNNNGGG wait in the lobby (our appointment was at 3:40pm and they called us back at 4:40pm), we finally went back for the heart check.  The sonographer did a few measurements on the baby and then focused in on his heart.  He checked the blood flow and beats going through each chamber of the heart.  It was pretty cool to see the heart beating and watch the blood flowing through it.  He had a little trouble because Baby was comfortable and didn't feel like moving around too much.  He was swinging his arms and legs, but not really moving positions.  The sonographer left and got Dr. Gaffaney who then tried to get all the right angles and finally had me move to my side to get Baby to move a little.  Baby finally cooperated and she got all the right views.  She then gave us the good news that the heart appeared healthy and there were no signs of any defects.  She also said that many defects are not visible until after birth, so we aren't 100% in the clear.  

Dr. Gaffaney also measured my cervix and it looked really good.  It was over 4cm!  That is longer than the last check.  I am so happy to know that all is going well in there. :)  

We also were given a few shots of Baby, but they aren't that great.  We got some face shots and he also likes to show off his goods, so we know he is still a boy!