Yesterday was the second visit with Dr. D. I'm glad to report that it was relatively uneventful AND I got to keep all my clothes on! Boy does that speed things right along!
We heard Elfie on the doppler (which is, of course, old hat to us by now), and his/her heartrate was in the 140s. We also go the okay to travel to Co.sta R.ica in June (I'll be 28 weeks) for M's big family vacation to celebrate his parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Yay! Now I get to go shopping for a cute bathing suit!
I've been getting a few shooting pains in my right leg that originate in my lower back/upper butt. I had suspected it was the sciatic nerve, and Dr. D confirmed that it will most likely only get worse as my uterus gets bigger. I'm also starting to notice a definite change in my belly. It's starting to look like more than just a beer gut. Love it!
The best part of the appointment yesterday was that we got to schedule the BIG ultrasound in which we get to find out Elfie's gender! It is set for April 12...which also happens to be my 1/2 birthday. We grew up celebrating half birthdays, so it's fitting that I get the ULTIMATE present on my 30.5!! So in just a little over a month, I will know if I have a son or daughter growing inside me. I am SO EXCITED!
Today I got an awesome care package of maternity clothes in the mail. One of my friends from church in my old city has a daughter who just gave birth. She sent me some reeeeaaaaallly cute clothes! I feel so blessed!
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The New OB (Part 2)
Today went really well! I am pleased to say that I like the new OB (Dr. D) very much. He is very friendly, honest, and gentle. I definitely got a great vibe from him and feel confident trusting him with the next 6.5 months of my and Elfie's life!
The appointment started off with Q&A...he asked a lot of questions and then told me that he wants nothing more than to be able to answer any and all of my questions. He wasn't kidding! As I rattled of my list of questions, after answering each one he said, "And what else?" It was a genuine, sincere desire on his part to want to keep me informed. I was very impressed. Dr. D also told me that I will see him at every appointment. It's nice to know that I won't be dealing with NPs or nurses and that I get to see the "real deal" every time! The exception to this is if my appointment is on one of his on-call days and he has to run out to deliver a baby, I have the option of keeping the appointment and seeing one of his partners or rescheduling with him.
He went into quite a bit of detail concerning all the testing we can do for Down Syndrome and Trisomy 18. M and I have been talking about it recently as I am aware that they do the NT scan between 11 and 13 weeks. Dr. D emphasized that we are not high-risk as I am newly 30. I told him we have already decided that we don't want any testing done. We both know that finding out wouldn't change our course of action..and that we'd love a child with challenges the same as any other.
After our Q&A session I had to put a FULL BODY gown on (I guess my days of bottoms off only are over...), and he came back in with the speculum.
That's when my eyes got big and all I could think was, Don't make my cervix mad!!!!! He checked my cervix and found it to be "looking perfect," and then palpated my uterus. Apparently it is roughly the size of a grapefruit now. The appointment was then essentially over, as he was called out to catch a baby!
I scheduled my next appointment in four weeks (I will be 14w4d) He said by this point we will be able to hear Elfie's hb on the doppler. VERY much looking forward to that!
The appointment started off with Q&A...he asked a lot of questions and then told me that he wants nothing more than to be able to answer any and all of my questions. He wasn't kidding! As I rattled of my list of questions, after answering each one he said, "And what else?" It was a genuine, sincere desire on his part to want to keep me informed. I was very impressed. Dr. D also told me that I will see him at every appointment. It's nice to know that I won't be dealing with NPs or nurses and that I get to see the "real deal" every time! The exception to this is if my appointment is on one of his on-call days and he has to run out to deliver a baby, I have the option of keeping the appointment and seeing one of his partners or rescheduling with him.
He went into quite a bit of detail concerning all the testing we can do for Down Syndrome and Trisomy 18. M and I have been talking about it recently as I am aware that they do the NT scan between 11 and 13 weeks. Dr. D emphasized that we are not high-risk as I am newly 30. I told him we have already decided that we don't want any testing done. We both know that finding out wouldn't change our course of action..and that we'd love a child with challenges the same as any other.
After our Q&A session I had to put a FULL BODY gown on (I guess my days of bottoms off only are over...), and he came back in with the speculum.
That's when my eyes got big and all I could think was, Don't make my cervix mad!!!!! He checked my cervix and found it to be "looking perfect," and then palpated my uterus. Apparently it is roughly the size of a grapefruit now. The appointment was then essentially over, as he was called out to catch a baby!
I scheduled my next appointment in four weeks (I will be 14w4d) He said by this point we will be able to hear Elfie's hb on the doppler. VERY much looking forward to that!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The New OB (Part 1)
Tomorrow is my first OB appointment and I'm excited with a bit of apprehension. I am looking forward to meeting this man who could potentially deliver my first baby! My RE recommended him, and he has gotten great reviews online. This makes me feel better! Unfortunately his office is on the other end of town (which, I am aware, is not THAT big of a deal...just saying). I have been advised that it is okay to go with my gut feeling if I don't care for him. One of my friends says she regrets not trusting her instinct and trying out another OB.
Additionally, I am not really sure what to expect at this appointment. The visits to the RE were so predictable, and I always felt so comfortable there...This new unknown office is a bit intimidating to me. I have a list of questions to ask him, so hopefully he's a patient man who can take my inquisitive nature with a grain of salt. Lord knows there will be plenty more questions and concerns to come..
I'll update Part 2 tomorrow after the appointment!
Additionally, I am not really sure what to expect at this appointment. The visits to the RE were so predictable, and I always felt so comfortable there...This new unknown office is a bit intimidating to me. I have a list of questions to ask him, so hopefully he's a patient man who can take my inquisitive nature with a grain of salt. Lord knows there will be plenty more questions and concerns to come..
I'll update Part 2 tomorrow after the appointment!
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