These are the first belly pics I have taken. Just thought I would share!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
22 Weeks...
I had another doctor's appointment (reg OB) last night and this time I decided to bring my sister along for the show. I felt bad because while the doctor DID do a sono like usual, it was really quick and stinky. He didn't play the heartbeat and just did a couple of quick measurements and that was that. I didn't even get any pictures. Oh well.
So I am now 22 weeks and things are moving along swimmingly. I actually have a bit of a baby belly now instead of just looking chubby, and best of all- I have been feeling just the slightest bit of movement in there! The first time I felt it it actually felt like the baby did a flip in there. It was so weird. I haven't felt anything like that since then but have been feeling little taps here and there, or "flutters" as many people say. I actually wasn't expecting to feel anything for some time because I was diagnosed as having an anterior placenta, but I am pleasantly surprised! I cannot wait for people to be able to feel it from the outside. Especially hubby- he will be sooo excited!
The doctor really emphasized how lucky I am that this pregnancy stuck with all of the complications in the beginning. He said that everything looks perfect- absolutely perfect. Placenta and all. I could not be happier.
18 weeks left!
BTW: Baby measured in at exactly one pound!
So I am now 22 weeks and things are moving along swimmingly. I actually have a bit of a baby belly now instead of just looking chubby, and best of all- I have been feeling just the slightest bit of movement in there! The first time I felt it it actually felt like the baby did a flip in there. It was so weird. I haven't felt anything like that since then but have been feeling little taps here and there, or "flutters" as many people say. I actually wasn't expecting to feel anything for some time because I was diagnosed as having an anterior placenta, but I am pleasantly surprised! I cannot wait for people to be able to feel it from the outside. Especially hubby- he will be sooo excited!
The doctor really emphasized how lucky I am that this pregnancy stuck with all of the complications in the beginning. He said that everything looks perfect- absolutely perfect. Placenta and all. I could not be happier.
18 weeks left!
BTW: Baby measured in at exactly one pound!
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Level 2, and we're halfway there...
So Tuesday was the appointment for the much anticipated level 2 sonogram. It was the first sonogram at the high-risk doctor that DH would see, because they always schedule me for such inconvenient times.
Most people use this appointment to find out what the gender of their baby is. After alot of, "should we, shouldn't we," we ultimately decided once and for all that we will absolutely not find out, and wait for the surprise of a lifetime when this baby joins the world.
The actual purpose of the appointment is to make sure that the baby has all appropriate organs in place, to measure the head, lips, extremeties and to check for any markers for down syndrome. They also measure the amount of fluid and check the cervix.
Our little angel was a little stubborn and kept her hands in front of her face almost the whole time. The sono tech had to keep wiggling my belly, had me empty my bladder, wiggled around some more. I think the baby was sleeping, because she usually is jumping around like a little lunatic and this time she just wanted to be left alone.
So after the sonogram we met with the doctor. His exact words were, "everything looks AWESOME. I can't even use another word to describe it!" The hematoma is not even an issue as it's completely dissolved at this point. There were no markers for down syndrome. All the measurements were perfect. I could not have been happier. I finally feel like I can stop worrying (a little) and now just go with the flow, get things done that need to be done and wait for this munchkin to make his or her appearance!!! We are so excited and really cannot wait!
On a side note-I want to send a special congratulations to a friend, and throw tons of sticky dust her way!!!!!!! I'm praying everything continues to go well!
Most people use this appointment to find out what the gender of their baby is. After alot of, "should we, shouldn't we," we ultimately decided once and for all that we will absolutely not find out, and wait for the surprise of a lifetime when this baby joins the world.
The actual purpose of the appointment is to make sure that the baby has all appropriate organs in place, to measure the head, lips, extremeties and to check for any markers for down syndrome. They also measure the amount of fluid and check the cervix.
Our little angel was a little stubborn and kept her hands in front of her face almost the whole time. The sono tech had to keep wiggling my belly, had me empty my bladder, wiggled around some more. I think the baby was sleeping, because she usually is jumping around like a little lunatic and this time she just wanted to be left alone.
So after the sonogram we met with the doctor. His exact words were, "everything looks AWESOME. I can't even use another word to describe it!" The hematoma is not even an issue as it's completely dissolved at this point. There were no markers for down syndrome. All the measurements were perfect. I could not have been happier. I finally feel like I can stop worrying (a little) and now just go with the flow, get things done that need to be done and wait for this munchkin to make his or her appearance!!! We are so excited and really cannot wait!
On a side note-I want to send a special congratulations to a friend, and throw tons of sticky dust her way!!!!!!! I'm praying everything continues to go well!
Friday, April 10, 2009
19 week OB appointment
Had our 19 week appointment last night. For the past few days I had been getting paranoid that something was going to be wrong because I STILL haven't felt the baby. I know it will probably be a few more weeks because I have anterior placenta- but COME ON. Don't you think I deserve to feel those first flutters and kicks earlier after all I have been through? At least so I can stop getting worried something is wrong??????
Anyways-
The baby is absolutely fine! We still didn't find out the sex and the baby was sucking its thumb and jumping all over. The doc was wiggling my belly saying, "hi baby!" and he/she actually waved at us! It was so adorable, I had tears in my eyes. Nice strong heartbeat and BIG feet!!! The foot was pushed up against my belly and we got a nice clear shot and it looked huge!
Hopefully soon I will be able to feel some kicks.
Level 2 on Tuesday!!
Anyways-
The baby is absolutely fine! We still didn't find out the sex and the baby was sucking its thumb and jumping all over. The doc was wiggling my belly saying, "hi baby!" and he/she actually waved at us! It was so adorable, I had tears in my eyes. Nice strong heartbeat and BIG feet!!! The foot was pushed up against my belly and we got a nice clear shot and it looked huge!
Hopefully soon I will be able to feel some kicks.
Level 2 on Tuesday!!
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