Thanks for the encouragement, girls!
A 2 vessel cord (most of the time referred to as SUA, or Single Umbilical Artery), can be a soft marker for genetic/chromosomal abnormalities (and according to the MaterniT21 test results, baby is "normal"), and often these babies have heart defects, gastrointestional defects, kidney issues, VATER syndrome, low birth weight, and often arrive prematurely. In MOST cases, roughly 75%, the only concern is just I.U.G.R. (interuterine growth restriction), and the baby needs close growth monitoring, frequent scans, NST's, to make sure he/she is still growing in utero. If not, then he/she must arrive early.
Honestly, my OB/ultrasound tech said that it's usually just a wierd occurrence in nature, and most SUA babies are born healthy, at term, and fine. I'm really hoping since a lot of genetic abnormalities have been ruled out, that this is the case with my Oscar, and that his growth will need monitoring later in the pregnancy. There were no red flags on our regular 20 week scan, either, that would indicate a problem with his development. He's actually measuring ahead.
I just continue to pray, and hope that Thursday comes quickly next week.
Viet- I can't WAIT to hear about the arrival of Baby Vietmamsie!!!