Quickest appointment ever with Dr. M. Probably because it was the only appointment ever with Dr. M where I wasn't crying. And I didn't have any questions. Of course he couldn't help himself and had to tell me in great biological detail about why I am no longer bleeding. Yep, bleeding is all gone at just the time he said it would stop.
I told him my biggest worry today was Charlie having to stop the parades come February to drive the car through to get his laboring wife to the hospital or my water breaking as I dive for a Zulu coconut. He had a big smile and told me he was so happy that I was finally at the point of having those worries.
Blood pressure: 120/70, normal but a bit elevated for me
Weight: +2 pounds overall
A note on weight: Dr. M said his only mention of weight would be at the first visit unless ultrasounds revealed my nutrition was affecting development. His only statement in regards to weight was "the first 30 come of easily, and the rest you'll have to work for." I'm keeping track. I always have so don't think these 40 weeks should be any different. I think 2 pounds by week 15 sounds within reason, and my scale only shows 1 pound anyway!
Dr. M said uterus feels to have grown to appropriate proportions. Most important part of the visit was Um Ba-bay finally let us listen to his heartbeat with the doppler. Heart rate has dropped to the 140 bpm range. Disappointed s/he didn't require a viewing via ultrasound to make sure everything was ok, but pleased I finally got to listen because now I will order a trusty little doppler to use at home whenever I so desire!
I won't see Dr. M again until September 30th. Upcoming appointments: second trimester screening on September 9th and anatomy scan on September 24th.
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Glad you have finally relaxed! Now, you can finally enjoy your pregnancy! Plus, the second trimester is the best of the three!
Love, Love, Love
the new "2nd Trimester" label for this post!
Yeah! for appointments with no crying!!!!!! I'm glad the bleeding finally stopped. What a relief that must be!
Yeah for a great appt. I bet Dr. M was happy to have you smiling rather than crying.
Congratulations on being able to breathe and smile and enjoy the baby growing inside you! You are awesome and from now on...let the fun begin!!!! If Charlie was truly fascinated with the Boppy,,,wait until your little Um Ba-Bay kicks him through your belly or better yet, he sees an elbow poking through and sliding across your belly...poor baby may have to drink enough beer for the two of you!
XOXO
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