She Has Hair!!!

We are now almost 9 mos; will be as of this coming Tuesday. We had our appointment today. They said as of last weeks measurement she was 4 pounds 1 ounce. The average baby around this age is approximately 5 and 1/2 pounds. They predict she will be at most 6 pounds when born, however, she will probably be about 5 and 1/2. Who knows though she may gain quickly. Today they actually confirmed that she has IUGR "Intrauterine-Growth Retardation." This is what they label babies that are under the 10th percentile. She is in the 6th. She is perfectly normal it is her growth that is retarded. Infants with IUGR are more likely to be delivered before full term and by C-section. They have not said that this is going to happen. So I am under the assumption that I am going to carry normally unless told different in the coming weeks. IUGR babies will usually catch up to the normal averages with in the first couple years. So it is not permanent.

The ultrasound today was another 4-D so I got to see that beautiful face in motion again. As usual she was sucking her thumb. We also discovered that she has hair. They assessed her movements and she passed with flying colors. In the first picture above she has both hands in front of her mouth, sucking on a finger. The second one, her eye is open and I think it's creepy, but she is still cute. The third is a profile picture of her with her fists in front of her face.

To summarize, all is well and looks great. Everything is normal except for her growth/size. This is a blessing. Hopefully all will continue to go as well. We have another ultrasound and appointment next Thursday to assess movement again.