I went back to my doctor today for a routine check-up and everything continues to look good! Unfortunately (and a large thanks to my husband bringing home 5--that's right f-i-v-e bags of Easter candy last weekend) I have gained 4 pounds this month, which makes my last post about only having gained 1 lb invalid! But, the doctor ASSURES me that weight gain during pregnancy is normal and since I haven't thrown up on a daily basis (like I did with Brock) and I haven't lost any weight this time, I guess I will trust her. But, she IS a doctor, so I am still wary.
Also, my uterus is measuring exactly where it should be and there was no protein, glucose, etc. in my urine. But, I did freakin' pee on my hand today! Ewww. At least I took two wet naps in the stall with me.
Good news on the medication front: Dr. W gave me the go-ahead for OTC Zantac and I can up my Colace to two per day to relieve the trouble in the back door (if you know what I mean) and I know that certain people will really enjoy that tidbit (Megan)!
I also told her about the other night at work when I had what I thought was a little Braxton Hicks contraction. She said that it was entirely possible and as long as they don't last more than 1 or 2 at a time and that they go away and are not happening everyday then I was fine. But she did say that I could call her office anytime and they would tell me if I should come in and get hooked up to a monitor if they thought it was something I should get checked out. This is very different and very welcoming compared to my previous OB. And I would like to point out two things here: 1) I took the high road and did not mention his name & 2) I did not swear, which is rare when I discuss him.
And, the best part was that I got to hear that beautiful little heartbeat again! She started looking on the right side and didn't hear anything at first and I told her that the baby kicks me quite a bit on the left and as soon as she moved the doppler, we heard a good healthy heartbeat at a rate of 140!
My next appointment is next week (Wednesday) and I will be posting updated ultrasound pictures! It will be so exciting to see how much this little baby has grown from a little gummy bear to a 1/2 grown baby! And, the place that is doing our ultrasound has a 3D machine! Hooray! And sorry to disappoint, we are NOT finding out the sex of this baby so don't beg or badger me. Save it for Greg, it was his idea!
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HUMMMM. Well, 140 seems familiar for one of my daughters (the other one was 160 which negates the fast and slow determines the sex of the baby). No more chocolate, I am surprised the heart rate wasn't 170+. More water, less caffine will probably help with other things as well (if you know what I mean!),isn't that what you always tell me.
I can't believe no cute Brock stories, like saying his ABCs or his Quack, Quack story.
Most of all thanks for the compliment today, but it was kind of freaky, if I am only 43 that would make me how old when you were born???
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Nana
Well, all I can say is the heartbeat is total myth. The nurse kept saying Chris would be a girl based on his heartrate but he certainly wasn't. Glad the doc gave the go ahead for the meds. A 3d pic would be very cool to see.
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