That's Odd

Dear Stella,

Dr. Kerlin wanted mama to come back for your 24 week appointment to measure her cervical length. Papa came with because they thought Dr. Kerlin said they would do your measurements, but mama was mistaken. Dr. Kerlin said they would need a medical reason to do another ultrasound with the measurements, but they still let us peek and see you!

Papa had worked a bunch of overtime, so they could buy a video camera to have after you were born. Mama brought it with so papa tried to video tape some of the ultrasound but it was hard for papa to see the screen. They got a few more pictures, though!

When Dr. Kerlin measured mama's belly, it was only measuring 22 and a 1/2 centimeters. She said she would like to have us back in 3 weeks and that this would qualify as a medical reason to do your measurements. Mama and papa were supposed to be on vacation in Gulf Shores in 3 weeks, so Dr. Kerlin said she would rather have us back in 2 weeks rather than wait a whole month. Dr. Kerlin said not to worry, because she still thought you were growing just fine. Even though mama's belly was measuring within 2 centimeters of the number of weeks you were old, it was kind of odd that everything had been measuring right on up until then.

Mama was reassured that Dr. Kerlin said not to worry, and that she was just taking the proper precautions. Plus, mama and papa were excited to have another ultrasound to see just how big you were growing!

So back in 2 weeks it was!

Love,
Mama & Papa