Today we had our appointment at 11am with the Perinatal specialist. She noted that Kate's situation had deteriorated since Tuesday. She has begun to develop hydrops and fluid in the abdomen. Her heart and the left ventricle in her brain are both noticeably larger. This is a sign of increased pressure in the brain.
The perinatal specialist Dr. Drake immediately called our team of doctors in Iowa City. It was determined the best course of action would be for us to drive to Iowa City immediately with a potential delivery this afternoon or tonight.
Today we got to see Kate in the ultrasound again. She was very active, she's got big cheeks like Benjamin, cute pouty lips, and tons of hair! She continues to score well on her biophysical tests, and we hope this is a sign that she has the strength she needs to pull through what's ahead.
When we think about the enlarged size of Kate's heart we can't help but think about the Grinch. His heart was enlarged because of love... While we know there is a medical reason for Kate's enlarged heart, we like to think it is partly because she is such a loved little girl and she has so much love waiting to radiate to us and those around her.
We are on our way right now... Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
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