Well DH and I went in for my month 4 appointment today. I had a bunch of questions to ask and a lot of expectations. We chatted with the nurse, who is super nice and who also weighed me. I've gained 4 lbs in the past month and since I lost one the month before, +3 so far is doing ok.
When we were called into the room, I made DH come with me. I said to him "you can meet the doctor" and the nurse said "and hear the heartbeat". I was so stoked! FINALLY! He found it pretty quick, too. It was pretty incredible to hear and the doctor estimated it in the 140s because he didn't have an exact number. The blood work and 12wk u/s all were normal and I don't need an RH shot! Phew!
I was sent for a second round blood test and was given my form to get another u/s in two weeks. I'm SO excited for this one!
Needless to say, I'm very happy and so is DH. It's feeling more real every day!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Haven't heard the HB yet...
I was out with my two SIL's on saturday and we were talking about u/s. I told them that I hadn't heard the HB yet and they were both so shocked. Now I'm wondering why my OB hasn't done it yet.
Today I have my 4 month appointment, so I'm going to ask. The first time I saw him I was about 7 weeks and 12 weeks the second time. I had my first u/s after that appointment, so I'm wondering if he was waiting for that to be done before he did the doppler himself.
I just need some comfort here - has anyone else not heard baby's HB yet? Is it ok that I haven't yet?
Today I have my 4 month appointment, so I'm going to ask. The first time I saw him I was about 7 weeks and 12 weeks the second time. I had my first u/s after that appointment, so I'm wondering if he was waiting for that to be done before he did the doppler himself.
I just need some comfort here - has anyone else not heard baby's HB yet? Is it ok that I haven't yet?
Friday, March 27, 2009
"How far along are you?"
So the other day someone asked me how far along I am. I usually tell people in weeks, not months. It's partially because I know weeks is more accurate and most people don't realize that a pregnancy is 10 months, not 9.
That being said, I am 16 weeks, having completed my 4th month and started my 5th. Would you tell people that you are 4 or 5 months?
What do you tell people?
That being said, I am 16 weeks, having completed my 4th month and started my 5th. Would you tell people that you are 4 or 5 months?
What do you tell people?
Thursday, March 26, 2009
My belly finally popped!
So this past week I've gotten a few comments about my belly. It's officially popped! But now I'm a little paranoid. I am subconciously worrying about the size of my belly. This morning my manager told me that she didn't pop until she was 5 months. I know each pregnancy is different, but I'm having trouble not comparing. My SIL is due a week before me and she was really fit before she became PG and I only imagine that now she is barely showing while I'm getting rounder by the day.
How do I get it out of my mind that it's ok to have a big baby belly, especially so early on!
How do I get it out of my mind that it's ok to have a big baby belly, especially so early on!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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!!
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!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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!
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!
Monday, March 2, 2009
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?
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?
