Pregnancy Confirmation - 8.21.13

"Well you can't get anymore pregnant that that!"

Today I met with a midwife to confirm my pregnancy. Simply meaning I peed in a cup and they ran a professional pregnancy test on it. Don't know if they're able to check the hormone levels or what b/c the comment "MWA" (that's what we'll call the midwife) made when she walked in made me think there must be some sort of level that was high.

It was a quick appt. I was able to ask some questions that I had and we made an appt. for me to have our first ultrasound to make sure everything is progressing as it should and also meet with Dr. F (my fave) to discuss the plan for this pregnancy. With Aubrey, I had to take blood thinner injections due to my Factor V Leiden. I'm sure the plan will follow the same as my pregnancy w/ Aubrey, but MWA wanted me to meet with Dr. F to make sure. For now, I'm taking a baby aspirin daily.

I am also considered AMA (advanced maternal age) b/c I'm 35. Higher risk for women once they're 35, and apparently now there is a blood test that can tell you the gender at 10 weeks (as well as test for chromosomal disorders)!! I have 2 friends that have been able to have this test done to find out they're having BOYS! Wonder if we'll follow that trend?

So I have the ultrasound scheduled for Tuesday, 9/17. It feels like that is forever away, but I'm sure it will be here before we know it. Steve will join me for that appt as well (and all others following).

Once we have that appt., we will plan to share the news with our parents. And BB Squared is the size of a sweet pea. Amazing that in a just a few short weeks, baby has gone from the size of a poppy seed to the size of a sweet pea!

"That's a Happy Baby"

We had BGBs "20 week" appointment today and everything checked out great! I'm really 21 weeks b/c I moved our appointment from last Thursday to today, since I wanted Steve to be there.

The doc measured my baby bump and I asked if I'm measuring exceptionally large because people are commenting on my belly size (see previous post). She reassured me that I'm measuring fine and there was no need to worry.

We then listened to the heartbeat and although I didn't get the bpm of BGB's heartbeat, the doc said "that's a happy baby."

I asked about my weight gain b/c ya'll? I've gained 11 lbs since my last appointment 5 weeks ago. LOL But, again, I was reassured that my weight gain is fine. Good to know!

Our next appointment is in 4 weeks.

Breathe a Sigh of R-E-L-I-E-F!

Look at those cute little legs!

This morning Steve and I went to my first OB appointment (which I've mentioned was happening, oh I don't know, 1,000 times in previous posts). I am happy to report that baby baum looks GOOD! Baby is measuring right on track - 8 weeks, 5 days, due on December 10th.

This was my 1st visit with my new practice and it was a long, but thorough visit. In explaining my health history and family history, this practice feels that with my Factor V Leiden genetic disorder, I should be on blood thinners and will need to give myself daily injections (or have Steve do it)...so there will probably be some bruising on my belly - but if it helps this pregnancy go smoothly, then I'm all for it! My previous practice felt I only needed to take a baby aspirin daily (as did the high-risk doctor I met with) but this just goes to show that all practices are different in the way they want to handle my Factor V. They do not want me to pass 39 weeks either - so if baby baum doesn't come early on his/her own, they will have to induce. Here's to praying for an early delivery (within safe reason, of course). I want my body to do this on it's own and not have the help of medication to push it along.

I start my shots tonight - eek!

I felt such a sense of relief after going to the doctor and confirming baby baum is thriving and growing. The heartbeat was beating at 171 bpm - a strong heartbeat.

yay!!!