Today we had our monthly appointment with the maternal/fetal doctor. This is a husband and wife doctor team that is keeping an eye on me and baby because of my blood pressure. These are also the guys that always want to "peak" at the baby via ultrasound...and of course Brian and I are not going to object to another viewing! We meant the husband of the duo today for the first time. What a hoot! He is the first one (from all my appointments) to congratulate me for passing my urine test...yep, I got high marks for peeing in the cup and not having a lot of sugar in the urine. Sheesh.
Anyways, as usual, my blood pressure was high, but my weight gain was good and normal. Then we got the look at our little guy. He was pretty active in there so it took some time for her to catch all of the needed measurements. Because of my blood pressure readings, they are looking to make sure there has been adequate fetal growth...and boy was there! So those of you back in 'bula who thought I was getting bigger this week, I most certainly was! Our baby is measuring at 2lbs and placing me closer to 27 weeks than to the 25 we thought. Nobody seemed to worried about this and just told me that some women tend to have bigger babies or that they just caught him at the end of growth spurt. I think he taking after my set of genes than Brian's :-) If I can get the ol' scanner working, I'll put up the latest picture soon. They gave us a copy of his wee little face looking at us (It looks way less alien now).
After being reassured all was looking well, they took my blood pressure again. Amazingly it was the lowest I've had in ages at 122/82. It must be that "white-coat" syndrome. We have our scheduled ob/gyn visit next Tuesday where they'll take my vitals again and we'll get to hear his little heartbeat again. Oh what a fun adventure this is!
Showing posts with label ultrasound. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ultrasound. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Our 20 week Ultrasound
We had our 20 week ultrasound yesterday. Yes, I have to admit I
was a little bit nervous based on our previous test results, but also I was highly confident that all we be ok. Both Brian and I refused to waste time worrying about "a chance that there might be a problem." We were referred to a prenatal genetic counselor, and luckily she was in the same building as my usual OB/GYN. So, before you go in for the ultrasound, they usually recommend that the mom drinks 6-12oz of fluid so that she has a full bladder. Now I normally have a large bladder, no problem...but as soon as someone tells you that you can't use the bathroom, Of Course that's when you can't stop thinking about it! Ugh! About 10 minutes after waiting in the room, the tech comes in and tells me she doesn't think the full bladder thing helps at all and to have at it. Oh, did I ever thank her profusely!
Brian and I get in to the exam room, and I'm laying back all comfy, and the tech places the wand on my stomach. I swear she only looked at our little one 20seconds before stopping and asking us if we want to know the sex. She was fast! And she re-assured us that everything was looking good with this first glance. She then proceeded to take a much more thorough examination of all the angles and parts of the baby. I have to admit that it felt a little weird with her poking at me on all sides to get at all sides of the baby. For the most part, the little one cooperated by moving around a little bit, and not sleeping through the whole thing. I didn't think I could fall in love with just a photo but Ah....so CUTE!
We got to see so much, and so much clearer than either of us thought. (Not to many un-identifiable blobs). Our tech was great and she explained to us everything she was looking at, measuring, and why. We saw the head and all parts of the brain, down the length of the spine (looked perfect), all the bones in the arms and legs, the tiny stomach and kidneys, and the wee little heart. The heart was definitely very cool. From different angles we got to see the major artery and vein leading out of it and then we saw all four chambers beating at once. Very, Very, Awesome!
Then, of course, we got to see what sex the little one was and there was a very prominent appendage sticking out between the legs. Our baby
wasn't shy at all about displaying his package. Yeah! We are having a little boy! Brian was grinning like a maniac :-)
The photo on the left is the view as if you were looking upward between his legs.
See our little dude there moving around all healthy and stuff REALLY brought home the idea that I am pregnant and we are having a baby soon. The little one really is in there growing bigger every day (around 1 lb currently). I can't wait until Brian can feel the little kicks and flutters from the outside too :-)
was a little bit nervous based on our previous test results, but also I was highly confident that all we be ok. Both Brian and I refused to waste time worrying about "a chance that there might be a problem." We were referred to a prenatal genetic counselor, and luckily she was in the same building as my usual OB/GYN. So, before you go in for the ultrasound, they usually recommend that the mom drinks 6-12oz of fluid so that she has a full bladder. Now I normally have a large bladder, no problem...but as soon as someone tells you that you can't use the bathroom, Of Course that's when you can't stop thinking about it! Ugh! About 10 minutes after waiting in the room, the tech comes in and tells me she doesn't think the full bladder thing helps at all and to have at it. Oh, did I ever thank her profusely!
Brian and I get in to the exam room, and I'm laying back all comfy, and the tech places the wand on my stomach. I swear she only looked at our little one 20seconds before stopping and asking us if we want to know the sex. She was fast! And she re-assured us that everything was looking good with this first glance. She then proceeded to take a much more thorough examination of all the angles and parts of the baby. I have to admit that it felt a little weird with her poking at me on all sides to get at all sides of the baby. For the most part, the little one cooperated by moving around a little bit, and not sleeping through the whole thing. I didn't think I could fall in love with just a photo but Ah....so CUTE!
We got to see so much, and so much clearer than either of us thought. (Not to many un-identifiable blobs). Our tech was great and she explained to us everything she was looking at, measuring, and why. We saw the head and all parts of the brain, down the length of the spine (looked perfect), all the bones in the arms and legs, the tiny stomach and kidneys, and the wee little heart. The heart was definitely very cool. From different angles we got to see the major artery and vein leading out of it and then we saw all four chambers beating at once. Very, Very, Awesome!Then, of course, we got to see what sex the little one was and there was a very prominent appendage sticking out between the legs. Our baby
wasn't shy at all about displaying his package. Yeah! We are having a little boy! Brian was grinning like a maniac :-)The photo on the left is the view as if you were looking upward between his legs.
See our little dude there moving around all healthy and stuff REALLY brought home the idea that I am pregnant and we are having a baby soon. The little one really is in there growing bigger every day (around 1 lb currently). I can't wait until Brian can feel the little kicks and flutters from the outside too :-)
Monday, July 7, 2008
Slight date adjustment
Had the 20 week ultrasound and the baby is measuring a little bigger than expected. So, we are adjusting the expected Date of Birth slightly to November 21. Dad, you might be getting a grand-baby as a birthday gift!
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