We just got back from the growth scan that was supposed to be only about 20 minutes. We ended up staying there for 2 hours.

The original reasons we went were to check the baby’s position and to check to see if he was on track with his growth. Here’s how it went:

1) Bad news: He’s breech…again. I knew it too. He turned sometime Tuesday night because when I woke up he feet were so low and his head was right under my ribs again - his favorite spot.

2) Good news: His growth is absolutely perfect. Well, I should be honest, he’s one day ahead. But right smack in the 50th percentile. The tech estimated him to weigh about 5 1/2 pounds. You just can’t get better than that.

3) Bad news: The following is why we were there so long. Part of the growth scan is to check the heart rate and structure of the heart. As the tech was looking at it, it would be resting in the 140’s, skip a beat, and then speed up to the 180’s. At first she didn’t catch it but when she went back, she noticed it. At that time, another, more experienced tech came in and noticed it right away. The first thing she asked me is if I had any caffeine today (which I hadn’t). The four of us sat there watching his heart continue this pattern for what seemed like forever. It was strange how consistant it was; every minute or so it repeated the same pattern. After a bunch of questions, they still didn’t know what was going on with his heart.

After the ultrasound, they sent the data to the Perinatologist on duty for a consult. When he came in, he wanted to see it for himself. I told him about my personal and family history of heart issues (undiagnosed arrhythmia, tachycardia, and bradycardia for me, treated arrhythmia for my mom and WPW syndrome for my oldest brother). He seemed to think that Caleb seemed to inherit some kind of genetic pattern that runs in my family. He didn’t seemed too worried because of how healthy Caleb appears and that he didn’t see any structural defects in his heart.

In a week, we’re going back to the ultrasound place for a follow-up and we’re getting scheduled for an echocardiogram in the near future. The funny thing about this is if Caleb has the same thing I have, I could finally get a diagnosis for this heart issue I’ve had forever. I really hope it’s what the perinatologist thinks he has because all of the heart issues in my family are non-life threatening or can be fixed by minor surgery/medication. We’ll keep everyone updated on the results of the follow-up and echo. Until then, please be praying for Caleb’s heart and that it’s not a serious issue.

4) Good news: To end the ultrasound on a good note, the tech turned on the 4D machine for us and gave us some pictures. They aren’t Peek-of-You quality but they’re cute regardless. Here are some of the images from the ultrasound: