by HdGAMom2B » Aug 04, 2004 8:24 am
OK, here's teh details of my first doc appnt, yesterday:
We met with the Midwife, and she was very nice. I like her a lot. We discussed our previous pregnancy, and she knew what we are doing this time, to avoid all that drama. She dated me at 6w4d, making Fridays the turning point each week. So Friday, I'm officially 7 weeks.
I wanted an ultrasound so badly, but she said she doesn't do that first visit. BUT, she did something rally amazing for us. She did my pelvic exam, and she reached WAY up there, and pushed past my cervix, and pushed my uterus all the way up to the top of my abdomen, so that Chris and I could feel it in my stomach. That was amazing! She said, this orange sized uterus, in the next few weeks, will make it's way out of your pelvic bone, and towards the top of your abdomen, and that's when yo start to show. I can't wait, actually.
Um, what else? Oh, we're due March 24, 2005. I was one day off. Doesn't matter anyway. She said they don't let you get more than one week past your due date, that's comforting to know! I chose to stay with the Midwives, because I can get all the same care, with a more personal touch. And if the docs are needed for consult, they'll be there. I'll have the whole office at my disposal, but primarily will be meeting with the Midwives. I really like them. I got a book, some magazines on Pregnancy, my prenatal vitamins, and all that jazz. So far so good. my next appnt is Sept. 3rd.
I'm forcing myself to eat all day long, and the Zofran seems to be working for me. It is a mental CHORE for me to get up each day, and go to stinky smelly work. But by the end of the day, I usually feel pretty good. I literally have to talk myself into feeling well sometimes.
Positve Positve Positive!
Christy
*We're pregnant!! 30 wks -due March 24th, 2005
*Failed adoption after 6 wonderful days (baby Claire Delaney, b. 5/6/04)
*'Therapeutic Termination' at 11 wks. due to mistreated HG in first pg, term. 6/15/99