We went to see a perinatologist today to do another ultrasound. About a month ago both of our boys had a rash on their face that was diagnosed as 5th Disease. It's not a big deal for the boys and they quickly recovered but it can have some negative effects on a growing baby. It can cause severe anemia in the baby which can lead to heart failure. This only happens in about 5% of all pregnancies that are exposed to the virus. I had a blood test run and it showed that even though I did not have any symptoms I had been exposed to the virus. So that's when we were referred to a specialist. Fortunately we found out today that the baby shows no signs of anemia so that is a PRAISE. I have to go back in 2 weeks for another ultrasound because the anemia can show up 10-12 weeks after exposure so we are being safe and getting re-checked. Some of the ultrasound pictures were taken in 4D, which I've never done before so I got some really good pictures of our precious baby's face!! We think he/she looks like Miller!
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