Went to the doctor today, well actually two doctors today. The first one was the routine OB. We were able to listen to the heartbeat of baby Spencer. It was nice and strong at 140bpm. I got to ask questions regarding the big California trip, my migraines, and allergies. All were answered with good news. The doctor said the trip is planned for the best time. All the important tests and scans will have been done by then so besides taking walks at each gas stop, drinking water, limit caffeine, and massaging my legs the trip is a go! What a relief! As for my allergies, she put me on Zyrtec. We’ll see if this improves my symptoms. The migraine medicine I was on, of course is not safe now. I have not had a migraine since getting pregnant, but I wanted information about what my options would be. She would prefer not to have to prescribe anything until I am 22wks, but if I happen to get one and can’t handle it then she would do something along the lines of a narcotic painkiller. Let’s just hope I don’t have to go that route. She did say that she would definitely prescribe something prior to the trip to ensure that I was prepared and didn’t end up in the hospital during the vacay.
The next appointment was to the perinatologist. This appointment was the first with this new doctor and I have to say that I quite liked it. Everyone was friendly, he spoke with us in a leisurely manner, informed us of what would come next and we got a great ultrasound. The baby’s heartbeat was 163bpm and was bouncing around, moving limbs, and it was truly amazing to see again. The sonographer said that the baby must have been asleep earlier. The baby looks like a baby now. And is finally measuring on mark. The first sono I had at the OB showed the baby measuring a week behind. Now, I am officially 13weeks 2 days, and am due January 17th. It’s finally real. I can relax and be less worried. I’ve been wondering if I would be blessed to have two healthy babies while trying to control my diabetes. I am doing my best that’s for sure. The doctor was pleased that everything looks great and was so helpful to us. I have many more appointments at this office and I can see that they’ll take good care of me and the baby. I would post pictures of the sonograms if I only knew how……
I’m feeling much more achy….the soreness and shooting pain through my hips is already here. I don’t mean to complain, but I really thought that maybe I’d get a break on that this being my second and all. No luck.
My nephew Joseph flies in tomorrow from Milwaukee. He’s not seen Adam in forever and I am so excited. We’ll see him on Saturday and he flies back on Sunday. He’s so busy and we are so proud of him.
Adam is just amazing. He loves to play ball. He even says ball now. He shakes hands too. He’s growing so fast and I am just trying to soak it all in.
It’s hard to imagine what life was like before him, and it’s just as hard to imagine what life will be like with 2!!!!!!!!!!
