Today we had our first midwife appointment and as I mentioned before, I scheduled it with Danette who delivered Joey. She remembered us and it was very refreshing to talk to her as if she really cared. It meant a lot to me. Joey and Steve came with me which was nice. However, Joey didn't like seeing me on the exam table and then in the patient gown. He cried and it made me really sad. Steve took him out in the hallway while I had my exam.
Since my cycles are not 'normal', Danette agreed that a dating ultrasound was a good idea. I think I know when I ovulated and thought I was about 8 weeks but Danette said although my uterus was enlarged, it didn't seem to be enough for 8 weeks. I always measured small with Joey (usually about 2 weeks behind) so this made sense to me. But I also was looking forward to having an ultrasound and a picture of little baby Lozen #2. So they took us across the hall and Joey was still upset so he laid on my chest while the ultrasound tech did her thing. Of course when baby was on the screen and we heard the heartbeat, I started crying. It felt so comforting to have Joey in arms at that moment. He put his little hand on my neck and I melted. The heartbeat was 176bpm and they measured me at 8w3d with a due date of approximately 12/28. I still think I'm only 8 weeks with a due date closer to 12/31. But it's only 3 days difference.
They took my blood and then we were off. I really wanted to tell my parents so we ended up going over there later in the evening. Joey had videoed Joey and I during the ultrasound and we pretended to show my parents a video from my grandpa's birthday the previous day. They both looked at Steve's phone and said that's not Grandpa's birthday and Steve played dumb saying oh did I play the wrong one? And my mom's like that is Joey and Laura resting and Laura is crying, why is Laura crying and then she looked up at me and said you're pregnant! I couldn't keep a straight face and starting crying. It's been an emotional day!!
Both of my parents were excited and happy for us. My mom continued to tell me not to worry and everything will work out just fine. I think she's excited to have another little baby now that Joey is getting older and more independent. So the secret is out to my parents. I plan on telling Kristen tomorrow and we will tell the Lozens on Friday since Mr. Lozen is on a golfing trip.
How far along: 8 weeks (or 8 wk 3 days based on the ultrasound)
Weight gain/loss: My scale says about 1 lb gain. Doctor's scale looked like 2 or 3. Since I had a very full bladder, I'm assuming that had something to do with it.
Maternity clothes: Nope
Stretch marks: Cocoa butter every morning!
Symptoms: Nothing sounds good, out of breath feeling, tired/lightheaded, light cramping and pressure.
Sleep: Not too bad as long as Steve's snoring is under control. Some nights I toss and turn a lot.
Best moment this week: Hearing baby's heartbeat and telling my parents.
Food cravings: Watermelon and oranges. So juicy and good! Potbelly's Chickpea Salad is really good and Kashi's shredded wheat cereal. Sweets do not sound good. Nothing ever sounds very good to me but I'm definitely able to stomach more foods than when I was pregnant with Joey.
Gender: Unknown and we are probably going to keep it a secret until delivery day!
Belly button in or out: Too early
Movement: Too early
What I miss: Having more energy and having a taste for food.
What I'm looking forward to: Telling the rest of our family and trying to stop worrying and focus on enjoying this pregnancy.
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