Sono #8

Today we had another sonogram and everything is still fine, though getting a little borderline. As you may recall, we're monitoring fluid levels and blood flow to Tigger. The blood flow through the umbilical cord is still normal, but this is the first time the fluid level has dropped below normal. The magic number is anywhere from 10 to 20, and I had been averaging 11. Today the fluid level was 9. There's no need for concern now; the doctors won't start talking bed rest or early induction unless the number drops to 5.

The technician also took some growth measurements and those were a little low. Tigger is currently 4 1/2 pounds, which is the 16% percentile. Still no cause for alarm and I'm now fairly certain I don't have to worry about delivering a 10 lb baby!

And the last update is that Tigger is still breech. He's running out of time to turn the right way, so we may pursue the acupuncture route to get him to turn (Papa Tigger is very excited about this). The technician pointed out that part of the problem is the reduced fluid level; there's less room for it to turn around now. Maybe the stinky acupuncture herbs will motivate him/her.

Once again, Tigger was not cooperative with pictures. He's been in the same position for weeks - he's facing me, with his back and butt facing out. I guess s/he's not feeling very social.

So all in all, nothing to worry about yet. We might be looking at some bed rest for me or meeting Tigger a few weeks early, but that's all!