Today was a great day.  Brian and I saw our High Risk OB for a “growth ultrasound” to measure how Theo is growing.  Looks like I am in for a treat because as of now, his weight puts him in the 73rd percentile!  This is great news considering bigger babies do better with both surgery and recovery.  I was also not surprised to see him doing flips and downward dogs because that is just about what it feels like to me these days.  The appointment was positive all around.  The ultrasound tech used words like “perfect” and “beautiful” when referring to his organs and overall development.  Considering the news we’ve received to this point, this was music to our ears.

Brian and I are feeling comforted and relieved with our recent commitment to delivering  in Boston.  After covering all of our bases in both Boston and Rochester, it became clear that Boston has the experience needed to give Theo the absolute best care.  Our next step is a follow-up fetal echo at Boston Children’s, a tour of the cardiac intensive care unit, and an appointment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital where I will deliver Theo.  Boston Children’s and Brigham and Women’s’ are attached which will make Theo’s transfer after delivery nice and convenient.  This follow up, tour, etc., will take place on December 28th.

It’s sounding like this will be our last trip to Boston until we are there at 37 weeks to begin the countdown to Theo’s arrival.  In the meantime, we will continue routine care with our OB here in Rochester. Planning ahead, we have reserved space with the housing offered through Boston Children’s and will likely be staying with friends  occasionally to switch things up.  Things are coming together and we are feeling incredibly confident in this decision.

I’m finally allowing myself to think about the fun stuff!  We can’t wait to meet this little heart warrior.

“You are fierce.  You’re a survivor.  You’re a fighter through and through.  Little brave, breathe.  There is a warrior within you.”  -Beau Taplin