Today was another big day! We had our second doctor visit at 12 weeks 3 days. Jay had a project meeting in Minden with a big deadline tomorrow, so he couldn't go with me. So, instead of going by my lonesome self, I took my mom along. It was a lot of fun! My appointment was with Dr. Gayle's nurse practitioner, Julie. And just like Dr. Gayle, I absolutely LOVE Julie. She's wonderful! After working on L&D at WK Pierremont for fourteen months during school, I'm so glad I switched my ObGyn last year. It was nice choosing a doctor after observing his deliveries and surgeries!
In Julie came with the doppler... and we got to hear that fast little heartbeat. It didn't sound as fast as last time, but it was still hopping along at a great rate. My mom loved hearing it for the first time. Julie said everything looked great from my last appointment and lab work. For some strange reason, instead of gaining weight, I lost weight (only 1 lb). Don't see how that happened from everything I've been eating and this enlarging thickness around my waist. But that's pretty normal for the first trimester. It definitely gives me a good excuse to eat more. After leaving the office, we used that as a good excuse to stop and get a Humphrey. :)
Another perk about pregnancy.... Lucky me, my hair has thickened! I've always complained about my thin straight hair, but these hormones are helping me out here. There is one place in my hair that seems to be breaking off some, but I figure as long as it's not falling out I can't complain much!
I asked Julie about the next few visits to see what all they will do each time. Jay didn't like missing today's appointment, so I wanted to be prepared to tell him which ones would be ultrasounds and which ones wouldn't be. She said that we'll do the anatomical ultrasound to determine the baby's sex around 20 weeks. But... since Dr. Gayle & Julie are at WKP... and I happen to work at WKP L&D... she did mention we could always start playing earlier with the ultrasound on the labor unit just in case..... that sounds good to me. :)
My next appointment is at 16 weeks 4 days (end of August). I can't believe how fast this time is flying by! Part of me wants it to keep truckin' along, and the other part wants it to slow down! I'm loving this pregnancy!!!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Appointment #2
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Sorry Sarah. The time may be moving right along to you...but I am realizing with each day how very impatient I am. How long is it til Feb.? Thank you Jay for having a project meeting today. I was thrilled to get to attend the appt. Hearing my grandchild's heartbeat for the first time was just an unbelievable experience. I was shocked at how strong and steady it was. What do you think...an athlete? Guess it's all that bike riding and walking baby Langham's mom is doing. As much as I want you to be there....I will sub. for you anytime!!
AWESOME!!! How exciting Sarah, Jay and mom!!! Hard to believe you're already in your 2ND trimester.....Can't wait for the ultrasound results!!! And to do some special embroideried things for little Langham! Keep us posted! Love your blog! Kakkers:)~
Hi Sarah and Jay,
Glad to hear everything is going along so smoothly!! It will be so exciting for you guys to know the sex of the baby coming up, Yeah!! Happy to hear those hormones are working well for you Sarah, thick hair, I'm hoping to experience that too when I get pregnant! You're in our prayers and thoughts.
:) Katie and Matt
Did you say you lost a pound!! What the heck? Well I sure didnt have that problem! I am so glad that everything is going so well!! Just enjoy every single minute of this... and eat a little more, will ya? You are making us other pregnant women look bad! LOL
I think it's a girl! No, I think it's a boy! Oh, I don't know but I sure am ready to know for sure! We are ready to start calling "IT" by name. The next month is surely to drag on. I say you do what Julie said and go earlier. We are all on the edge of our seats!!!
OH Sarah!
Isn't it amazing that God gives mothers the awesome gift of carrying our babies!! We get to feel the first flutter, movement, kick, hiccup, etc.
And how special that your mother could go to the Dr with you!! Now you know how she must have felt when she first heard your heartbeat! There is truly nothing like a mothers love! As time goes by you will understand just how much she loves you!
OH! I love you too!!
i bet you will be able to find out the sex at that appointment!! it was VERY clear at B's 18 week what he was, and 16w4d is pretty close!
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