A few days late on this update but a few days ago, I had my appointment at the specialist's office and had an ultrasound. We ended up not meeting with the genetic counselor like we were originally scheduled for. The counselor said that since we had seen her before and there was nothing new in my medical history, that we didn't need to see her again. We did get the NT ultrasound. The ultrasound that measures the fold in baby's neck's which can be an indicator of Down's syndrome and heart defects. Baby's measurements were right where they should be. As we expected since the prior genetic testing showed no down's. It is nice being able to see and check on baby. All his other measurements were on track for this stage. We go back to the specialist for another ultrasound at the end of the month for another growth check and to check for a few more possible anomalies, like spina bifda. Again not too worried about anything crazy happening but I like the checks. I feel more comfortable being able to make sure baby is growing as he should be.
So far I haven't been able to feel movement. With Alex, I felt a bubble popping sensation by now. I feel what feels like tickles but usually just went I'm going bed and holding still and being quiet. I'm hoping with in the next few weeks I'll be able to feel him moving. He also seems to be hanging out up higher than Alex did. When I look for his heart beat with the Doppler, he's up at the top of my uterus. Where Alex use to hang out towards the bottom. So far these 2 kids are giving me difference experiences. I am starting to feel much better. Nausea is mostly gone. As long as I stick to smaller meals and eat a little throughout the day. I'm still gettting headaches/migraines and I've been tired less frequently. Still could use a nap on some days.
On top of all my appointments and growing belly, we are going up to Colorado for a wedding this weekend. It will be nice to get out of town and go some where new. We haven't ever been up to Denver except for the airport. And after my appointment at the end of the month, I am going to Dallas to spend a weekend with my friend, while Greg and Alex stay home. Staying busy as the weeks go by.
Oh we did pick a paint color for baby's room. A lime green to go with the navy blue that still in the room left over from Alex. Hopefully Greg will get the wall painted within the next month. Still have to clean out the room, get a new dresser and reorganize. All of the baby stuff Alex outgrew got put on the room and left there. Definitely have a summer/fall project.
No comments:
Post a Comment