What a great experience today!
We arrived early, got in right away and saw Dr. Jasey within minutes. After our meeting with the doc, we had our next appointment booked and we were on our way. The whole thing took 40 minutes!
And so now the details....
He said so far everything looks great from the ultrasound pics. He said my bloodwork is all within normal limits too.
He confirmed the minor cramps I get in my lower right belly is ligamental pain, and the sharp pain in my left butt cheek when I'm lying down is from my pelvis shifting.
He said my uterus is now up to my belly button and my measurements are all good.
I can keep working out with the schedule I have, too. I was worried about the weight gain (12lbs depending on the scale) and he is not. He said though, I should limit carbs, have more veggies than fruit and always juice over water. Done and done. No more aerobic activity than 30min.... that for sure can be done.
He also said we should book a prenatal class... any suggestions?
And for the fun part.... we heard the heart beat today!!! It was so exciting! I didn't cry like most women say you do, but it was pretty cool to hear the rapid "swooshing." Also, he changed my due date, and so now we are due on Rick Sr.'s birthday, August 6th. So my weekly turn-over is on Tuesdays; today I am 16 weeks and 2 days and feeling great.
The next step is the second part of the IPS screening - it's just blood work (I'll go next week), then another appointment with Dr. Jasey on March 20th, then the anatomy ultrasound on March 26th. I have to pee in a cup every time I go to the OB. Weird but whatever.
There was a sign up at the office talking about when you give birth, do you want a ward, semi or private.... so I'll definitely be calling Green Shield soon to see what I can get. All I know about my birth plan so far, is that I want it done in a hospital. But if I can get a private room, that's sweet!
So now I'm officially into my fifth month... I'll start reading about that. The doc said there's nothing wrong with just staying current. I don't want to get too overwhelmed reading about what lies ahead, so I'm sticking with one week to one month at a time.
Until the next update, thanks for reading!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Top 10 questions I'm asked about pregnancy
Dont' get me wrong, I love talking about this new adventure, but I can definitely summarize what has been asked of me the most. And I guess this is helpful info for some of the northern family...
10. How do you feel?
Great. I've been very fortunate so far. My first trimester was dominated by fatigue and hunger. Now, I'm settling and feel great.
9. When is your due date?
August 7th, 2013.
8. Are you finding out the gender?
No. Of course, I'm a planner and I've always said I'd find out, but this is really important to Warren. He doesn't ask for much and so, I can wait it out.
7. Are you sharing your baby names?
No. We have some chosen (again... I'm a planner) and you'll have to wait until the baby is born!
6. How did your mom react?
See the "reveal" blog, and the videos.
5. Are you still working out?
Yes. The first trimester was tough... but I still plan on being active throughout the pregnancy, and now that the fatigue has lifted, I plan to be a bit more active.
4. Any weird cravings?
Not right now, but in the first trimester I wanted anything with lots of flavour. I was loving dips, spreads, cheeses, spices, etc. I craved burgers and steaks, and actually fast food. I didn't cave, but wow, that was the only time in my life (ok, maybe besides a few nights downtown) that I thought McDonald's would be delicious right now.
3. Any aversions?
Coffee. It started 2 weeks before my first trimester finished. I've kicked the habit, I guess.
2. Are you showing?
Hahaha... just kidding. No one asks this because they can SEE that I am showing. Everywhere.
1. How is Warren doing?
He is super excited. And maybe the best husband ever. He is so calm, patient, supportive and does whatever I ask. He makes me delicious meals, cleans out the cat litter, and didn't say a thing when all I did was eat and sleep for a good 10 weeks. He is my favourite.
10. How do you feel?
Great. I've been very fortunate so far. My first trimester was dominated by fatigue and hunger. Now, I'm settling and feel great.
9. When is your due date?
August 7th, 2013.
8. Are you finding out the gender?
No. Of course, I'm a planner and I've always said I'd find out, but this is really important to Warren. He doesn't ask for much and so, I can wait it out.
7. Are you sharing your baby names?
No. We have some chosen (again... I'm a planner) and you'll have to wait until the baby is born!
6. How did your mom react?
See the "reveal" blog, and the videos.
5. Are you still working out?
Yes. The first trimester was tough... but I still plan on being active throughout the pregnancy, and now that the fatigue has lifted, I plan to be a bit more active.
4. Any weird cravings?
Not right now, but in the first trimester I wanted anything with lots of flavour. I was loving dips, spreads, cheeses, spices, etc. I craved burgers and steaks, and actually fast food. I didn't cave, but wow, that was the only time in my life (ok, maybe besides a few nights downtown) that I thought McDonald's would be delicious right now.
3. Any aversions?
Coffee. It started 2 weeks before my first trimester finished. I've kicked the habit, I guess.
2. Are you showing?
Hahaha... just kidding. No one asks this because they can SEE that I am showing. Everywhere.
1. How is Warren doing?
He is super excited. And maybe the best husband ever. He is so calm, patient, supportive and does whatever I ask. He makes me delicious meals, cleans out the cat litter, and didn't say a thing when all I did was eat and sleep for a good 10 weeks. He is my favourite.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ultrasound Pictures!
I had my first ultrasound on Feb. 5th, 2013. This ultrasound was a part of the Integrated Prenatal Screening (IPS). The screening can tell if you have a higher or lower chance than usual of having a baby with one of three problems: Down syndrome, trisomy 18 or an open neural tube defect. We have already decided we are not going to pursue further testing after this. I just REALLY wanted an ultrasound, so I went for the IPS. It just consisted of an ultrasound and taking one vial of blood.
Of course the only time Warren was called in to teach this week was Tuesday afternoon... exactly when the ultrasound was scheduled, so unfortunately he missed it.
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| This picture is of the baby looking directly at the camera. |
The technician confirmed the due date: AUGUST 7, 2013.
(This is actually Uncle Steve's birthday! And the day after Warren's Dad's birthday!)
One other fun new development is that this week, I started feeling some light tapping in my lower belly. After some googling, we found out it's called "quickening" and it can happen as early as the 14th week of pregnancy, and that's exactly where I am. It was really cool to feel it. It comes and goes now; it doesn't constantly flutter. It's just the baby having a dance party. Or playing hockey, as Warren said.
The "Reveal" Videos!
Here are the videos from the family reveal. Turn your speakers DOWN.... my sis gets a little excited and she's the one filming the videos, so her voice is right in the microphone.
Enjoy!
Dad's reaction PART ONE (turn down speakers!)
Mom's Reaction (turn down speakers here too)
Enjoy!
Dad's reaction PART ONE (turn down speakers!)
Mom's Reaction (turn down speakers here too)
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Finally the secret is out!
It feels so good to relax and talk about the pregnancy openly now. There are a handful of friends that still are not aware, but I am trying to make arrangements to see them in person to tell them. Everyone that does know, knows not to put ANYTHING on facebook or other social media, so hopefully the secret is safe. I think I've posted before my feelings about facebook, so no need to go there again.
Anyway, the reveal was AMAZING. The way I have been describing how the Roberts reacted is like they were on a game show. Like Bob Barker just called all of them up on stage to bid. And the Hindermeiers were the Hindermeiers, excited and calm at the same time. Warren is the same, and that's what I love about them. Once my mom had the news though, I'm pretty sure everyone in Sault Ste. Marie heard by the end of the weekend. We facetime'd all of my in-laws and it was great to see everyone's expressions.
We were able to get some videos of the reveal of the Roberts, and I'll post them here as soon as I get them.
I started revealing the news at work on Monday, and I just shared the news when it came up in conversation. I didn't call everyone's attention and tell all at once. The first time it came up was because I was fired up at work and frustrated about something, and apparently I've lost my filter a bit. So I was speaking with three friends, and they said, "Kelly, you're not yourself. Usually your so happy and talking fast. What is wrong with you?" And so, I replied, "I'm pregnant." And then all was forgiven. I'm playing this hormone card for a LONG time. So, news surely spread (working in a hospital is comparable to being in high school for the rumour mill) and it was a great week.
The other news is that I finally received a phone call back from my doctor's office. What I was supposed to do was make another appointment with him, once my blood work results were in, and then I have the chance to decide about the integrated prenatal screening (IPS). So, my blood work was all good and I decided to have the IPS. It is just an ultrasound and blood work. I am waiting to receive my blood work requisition, and I already have an ultrasound appointment on Feb. 5 @ 1:15. I'm not sure if I get to see the little bean with this one since it's for screening, but if not, I get the "virtual tour" around my 20 week mark. That isn't so bad since I'm 13 weeks now.
Still feeling good. Looking forward to ramping up the exercise a bit more this week. Too much going on last week that we only ran once! Eeeeek.
And now the blog is public. Phewf. This is where all the news and updates will be posted. Maybe a belly shot once in a while just for the out-of-town relatives.
Anyway, the reveal was AMAZING. The way I have been describing how the Roberts reacted is like they were on a game show. Like Bob Barker just called all of them up on stage to bid. And the Hindermeiers were the Hindermeiers, excited and calm at the same time. Warren is the same, and that's what I love about them. Once my mom had the news though, I'm pretty sure everyone in Sault Ste. Marie heard by the end of the weekend. We facetime'd all of my in-laws and it was great to see everyone's expressions.
We were able to get some videos of the reveal of the Roberts, and I'll post them here as soon as I get them.
I started revealing the news at work on Monday, and I just shared the news when it came up in conversation. I didn't call everyone's attention and tell all at once. The first time it came up was because I was fired up at work and frustrated about something, and apparently I've lost my filter a bit. So I was speaking with three friends, and they said, "Kelly, you're not yourself. Usually your so happy and talking fast. What is wrong with you?" And so, I replied, "I'm pregnant." And then all was forgiven. I'm playing this hormone card for a LONG time. So, news surely spread (working in a hospital is comparable to being in high school for the rumour mill) and it was a great week.
The other news is that I finally received a phone call back from my doctor's office. What I was supposed to do was make another appointment with him, once my blood work results were in, and then I have the chance to decide about the integrated prenatal screening (IPS). So, my blood work was all good and I decided to have the IPS. It is just an ultrasound and blood work. I am waiting to receive my blood work requisition, and I already have an ultrasound appointment on Feb. 5 @ 1:15. I'm not sure if I get to see the little bean with this one since it's for screening, but if not, I get the "virtual tour" around my 20 week mark. That isn't so bad since I'm 13 weeks now.
Still feeling good. Looking forward to ramping up the exercise a bit more this week. Too much going on last week that we only ran once! Eeeeek.
And now the blog is public. Phewf. This is where all the news and updates will be posted. Maybe a belly shot once in a while just for the out-of-town relatives.
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