Chris1979's Journal, 18 February 2011

My 2nd doctor's appointment was today. I have gained 0 lbs according to their scale (from my last appt). He said that's fine for now but from here on out he'd like to see 1/2 lb per week of gain.

Baby's heartbeat was only 144... indicates BOY by old wive's tale. But last time it was 168 which supposedly meant GIRL... so who knows!

He wants my U/S to stay scheduled for St. Patrick's Day. Because it's not just about finding out the gender, it's also about checking the overall health and development of the baby. Doing it too early might result in poor measurements. So, St. Patty's Day it is!

The good news was my testing I had done indicated that my risk of Down Syndrome dropped from 1:380 based on my age to 1:2,000 based on my health screening. Whew. So that's one big relief that indicates the baby is healthy and developing normally.

I am really tired of how much blood they are constantly making me give in relation to this pregnancy though! I feel like a human stickpin.

Sorry this entire journal is baby related. But that is what's on my mind! :)
148.8 lb Lost so far: 5.2 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.
gaining 2.8 lb a week

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Don't be sorry Chris! This is such a big adventure to have a baby, I don't think I could think about anything else! I am very happy for you, everything seems to be well with your pregnancy. Hope you have enough time to rest, between work, school and the wedding preparations... Have a great day! 
18 Feb 11 by member: jessyline
I remember having to give blood durring my pregnancies, but I don't remember it being a lot... wonder why you have to so much. Also, if your blood type is O- your going to have to get two shots - one at (I think) 28 weeks, and one right after the baby is born, and both in the butt! I remember one of the shots the lady hit a nerve, and I back-kicked her! LOL It was a total reflex, but so funny! 
18 Feb 11 by member: MomofTwoGirls
Lol... my blood type is A+ thank goodness... I don't want those shots!!! :) 
18 Feb 11 by member: Chris1979
Chris what great news about the Down's Syndrome chances!! As for the journal being baby related, hey having a baby is exciting, especially as a first time mom! You just journal about it all you want! Have a great weekend. 
18 Feb 11 by member: ctlss
How can you think of anything else. Having a baby is exciting..Enjoy these wonderful times and talk about it to your hearts content.. I love that you are doing so well and so happy! 
18 Feb 11 by member: chattycathy1955
What happens when you stop tracking on FS? You miss announcements that buddies are pregnant! CONGRATS GIRL!!! So glad it sounds like baby is healthy and looking forward to following you on this journey! :) 
19 Feb 11 by member: brads_wife
good grief Chris!!!! We love baby related entries!!! No apologies ever again. We write about life here ... the weight loss is just a side line!! LOL!!! Babies, weddings, romances, sporting events, all sorts of things!!! It cracks me up that NOW that you are pregnant you don't seem to be gaining ... but you MUST listen to your doc and be a good girl, okay??? Nutrition is VERY important for that growing life inside of you!!! Wedding is just around the corner!!! 
20 Feb 11 by member: madaboutmoose
The tests are pretty much over. That's good news about the results. I know for me it wasn't so much about Down's per se but it just felt like a license to be happy about the pregnancy and relax a little. Of course my risk factors are all much higher (at 36) than they were last time (at 33). Crazy. Like I wrote I think last time, we went in at 18 weeks then had to go back at 20 weeks because the brain and heart aren't developed enough at 18 weeks to measure what they want to measure. I was irritated at the time but whatever. Those in-depth ultrasounds are the best!  
22 Feb 11 by member: beets_yum
The shot for O- only matters if the baby's father has + blood - I avoided the RhoGAM shot because my daughters' father is rH negative like me, so both of my girls are rh negative also. So that was one great thing about my ex - no shots for me! 
23 Feb 11 by member: abbadabba

     
 

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