Nothing to be concerned about.... since my ultrasound on Wednesday was supposed to include a doctor visit, and the doctor was called into delivery, I had a follow-up appointment on Thursday. I confirmed why I was getting the ultrasound in the first place, and learned some new things.
The doc was concerned about how small I was measuring for how far along I was; plus that I was carrying so low. So, the results.... the baby is measuring bigger than 28 weeks, but mommy is measuring smaller than 28 weeks. No, not by weight gain, but by fundal height. My official weight gain is pushing 25 pounds, and that's without taking into account that I was heavier than my ideal weight when I got pregnant! The target weight gain is 25-35 pounds, so looks like I'll be working on losing this for a long time to come :) That's okay, though - it's worth it!
Baby's head is down, probably will stay that way - everything looks good, and I'm finally to the point where sleeping on my back actually does affect my breathing. It hasn't up until now, and so I just keep sleeping on my back, despite hearing I'm not supposed to (some things can't be helped!). I was concerned that somehow it was hurting the baby, even if it wasn't affecting me. However, now it IS affecting me, and I'm even dreaming about it (dream about swimming the butterfly leg of the Medley Relay and losing my breath....If i could even swim the butterfly at month 6 in my pregnancy, I think I should win a medal). So, bring it on, left side!
That's my udpate for the day. I'm to the point where I'll be seeing the doc every two weeks for a while, until the point I go to weekly visits. I've visited one pediatrician, who I liked, and I have an appointment with a second (who will probably be the winner, from what I've heard....)
Have a great weekend! Be careful out there, if you're somewhere that they're predicting all this snow!
2 comments:
Sounds like everything is going just as it should be! I am sure it is a treat with each ultrasound to get to see the little baby changing! We only got to see Bella 2 times in 40 weeks!
I think your weight is just fine and you were no where near over weight when you started! Even in you gained 100lbs...I promise you it is worth each and every pound!!!
Fundal height doesn't mean much anyway. I measured big EVERY week. I went late and Sadie was still only 7lbs 8 oz. The dr had said since I was measuring big I would have a big baby but Sadie was average. You are doing great! I recommend at this stage getting some sort of body pillow. you will need it soon! B called mine the weinie wall but it worked!
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