Another Baby update sorry to those of you who are sick of hearing about my babies but there always seems to be something to talk about so here we go again. So, I did my blood work before my last ultra sound on the 17th and the results are in.. I tested positive for something called CMV, never in my life have I heard of this before, but apparently it is pretty common. My doctor told me I likely contracted it many years ago and it presented itself with flu like symptoms, this would make sense because I honestly cannot remember how many years ago I had the flu. Any way what does this have to do with the baby? Well, let me tell you. Since having CMV I am now a carrier, in very few cases a mother will pass on the infection to her baby in uetro. Sometimes the baby contracts the infection in utero and the doctors don't even realize it until the baby is born, but in extreme cases the baby will show signs such as calcification's on the stomach intestines and kidney (all of which baby B the little guy has)and smaller size, including head (also present in baby B). So what does all this mean well like any other diagnosis its per case but babies with these signs in utero usually are born with or will develop hearing or vision impairment in the firs few years, all at varying degrees. Other side effects include mental retardation, enlarged organs at birth, jaundice, purple splotches at birth, and seizures. There is also that chance that the baby will be perfectly fine. Now that I have written this all down it seems so much more overwhelming but I have to be honest I am not scared or worried. I know that this is all in the lords hands and whatever happens happens and all I can do is just make the best of it. So as for now I will go back to the Dr. tomorrow for more blood work, to confirm the previous test results and the doctors will continue to monitor both babies. oh and I forgot to mentions they are both BOYS!! SO nice to finally know! We have also picked out names they are Tristan Ryan Estes and Atticus James Estes. I knew i had good reason not to start sewing dresses!!! any way . so that is whats going on with the babies. I am now 26 weeks pregnant and I can't believe how fast the time has gone by I cannot wait to hold these little babies!!
On a lighter note me and Devin were sealed in the Mesa temple this Saturday (the 20th). Besides our small wedding last October it really was the best day of my life! I am so happy that I have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and the knowledge of eternal families. Its so comforting to know that no matter what happens my family will be together forever.
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