Week 12 U/S pictures

thought it about time to share our u/s pictures.

They are from March 2, so I am obviously a few weeks beyond that now. Everyone that has seen them has been impressed by how clear they are! Some have even speculated that it is a boy, however I really think that at this age, a baby boy wouldn't be that well endowed! lol!!

Month 3 OB appointment

So I had my appointments yesterday. Seeing the OB was super quick. They took me in right away and did all of the vital stuff. I have lost a pound since my last visit, but like the RN said "better now than later". I spoke briefly with my OB and then I was sent off for blood work.

Let me tell you, I have never had so much blood sucked out of me at once. 9 vials! NINE! But I had fun with the lab tech and we had a good chat, even though a fire alarm test was going at the time.

DH and I then had to travel across town to get to the u/s appointment. We got there 30mins early and a good thing, too! It was packed. I didn't get in for the u/s until after 5pm! Unfortunately for me, I had to pee so bad while I waited but I knew I had to hold it for a good test. And what a test we had!

Baby Bee was very active. S/He was moving and flipping and rolling the whole time. DH was amazed, and so was I. I can't believe that there is a little person inside of me!

The best part was getting the pictures. I asked for some and they told us there was a $10 fee. We didn't care. But, because we were there so late, when we went to pay a man at the desk said no one was there to take our money, so it was a gift to us! Sweet!

I will post the pics later, but we got some really great views. They did an internal and external u/s and the CRL was 65.3mm and the BPD was 20.6mm. It wasn't confirmed, but I think my EDD has been bumped up to Sept 10!

What to expect at OB appointment?

Today I have my second visit with my OB. At my first visit, he only did a pelvic exam and gave me a form to schedule a u/s. He said that blood work would be done at my second visit. So other than my blood work, what else should I expect at this visit? I know I'll do the routine pee in a cup, weigh-in and blood pressure check, but what is more or less standard at this point?

Also, DH and I will be going after my appt for our 1st u/s! It's done at a different building than where my OB is, so I'm hoping we have enough time to get there, but I'm definitely excited! The lab tech told me when I made my appointment to eat before I come and to bring a bottle of water. I thought that I needed to drink water before I went? Any thoughts? Are they going to have me sit in the waiting room and down a bottle of water before they take me in?

Lastly, how did you get your u/s pictures? My SIL got hers on a DVD and I know that others get them printed. They never said what I would get. What did you get?

In a minor car accident today...

This morning, on the way to work, DH and I were in a minor accident. We were rear-ended when we hit the breaks for the car in front of us. The car behind us, wasn't so fortunate to stop in time. We took some damage to the rear bumper, but it wasn't so bad. We experienced a thud and some surprise...it was the first accident for both of us.

DH is a little sore from the impact and I seem to be more or less fine. Some muscle soreness in my arms and upper back and some tiny twinges in my belly, but other than that, I'm ok.

When I told my mother what happend, she told me that I should see my doctor. I don't have the luxury of just calling to tell him, nor the time to take off work. I have told my boss that I might have to leave, however.

Should I go in for something so minor? Should I be seeing my family doctor or call my OB's office? I haven't had my first visit there, so I don't know what to do.

Advice and prayers, please! TIA!

Owie! DR appointment

This morning I went in for a physical with my family doctor. I haven't had one in almost two years, so it was about due.

It was actually a really quick check! He told me after that he wasn't going to do a PAP because it can cause bleeding and that was a serious issue with pregnant women. However, that didn't stop him from poking and prodding me in my abdomen! It was really uncomfortable...but I still hurt now! My lower back and belly are aching so bad that I want to take a Tylenol. I'm gonna go for a walk...so let's hope that works.

10 weeks!

I am officially 10 weeks today! My MIL asked my DH if anyone at church knew to which he only mentioned our BFF's. She was surprised! I hope to be able to hide this until after I have my u/s.

Speaking of u/s, it's driving me bonkers not knowing what's going on in there! Just a few more weeks, March 2 is coming soon...

First OB appointment today

So I met my OB today.

He seems like a very soft spoke, gentle doctor, but I had trouble figuring him out...I am going to chalk it up to the fact that his office was so busy.

It was an OK appt, considering I didn't have done what I thought would happen. They took my weight and blood pressure, then I went into a room to have my examination. He said that he wanted to wait 4 weeks to do the u/s and BW, but gave me the ultrasound paperwork so I could call in and schedule the appt.

So my next appt is March 2 when I get my BW done. It seems like forever away!