Just an update

This past Monday I had a NST and OB appointment. Everything went off without a hitch.
It was funny to that my doctor asked if I have any questions. Hm.... YES! I told him I
have about a million, but none you’re able to answer for me. He laughed. It just reminds me that I’m going to be in a position of absolutely no control, and it comes at a time when it is dealing with my daughter. I’m not prepared in any sense, I don’t know what to prepare for, and I don’t know how to start getting prepared. It’s just frustrating.

I forgot to mention some good news about the ultrasound last week! They said that they could see her liver in her abdomen, which is very very good news. The chances of survival for babies with the liver on the outside drop significantly, and Anabelle already has enough to deal with. But I know she is a strong little one. The doctors are confused when it comes to the RH factor… My blood carries an anti-body to little c, and we know for a fact that she has at least one little c, if not two, but my anti-bodies are not reacting AT ALL to it. On Monday the doc said that this is the most confusing thing to him, and I giggled. I just couldn't imagine that that is the most confusing thing to him when you look at Anabelle’s whole picture. It just reminds me that miracles happen, and she is going to prove all of them wrong and show them!

Oh, and he said that the amniotic fluid level issue should be focused on to much. (Like they said time before last) This is because the bowels take up space, and they can’t measure that area, so they can’t get an accurate number. We have another ultrasound tomorrow. I am pretty sure they will measure her again. Then we have another one on the 24th. I also learned that when she is born and after surgery, they will be able to do further genetic testing on Anabelle. But my doctors said it will be up to the neonatologist for what they do and when.

Only 15 more days until we get to meet our baby girl! I have such mixed feelings, and I’m not sure which are right, or if I should be feelings more then others… I’m nervous, anxious, excited, apprehensive, scared, excited… the list goes on and on. I just don’t know. I get butterflies when I think about going to the hospital and having her. It’s still slightly surreal that this is our story, this is happening to us, and we have to be ready for it, because no matter what we do, Anabelle is
coming!! SOON! Amelia and Allison are so excited to be big sisters! I think that’s what I need to do, just be excited. Other things will fall into their place. For now, that is what I am going to try for.

Thank you again everyone! Your support really helps us : )

With love,
The Polks