Prenatal Checkup

Had my checkup this morning, and everything is good. Well, still waiting to hear back on the urine sample, but since I haven't heard anything yet, it may be safe to say all is well there. Blood pressure was good, and the baby's heartbeat is also good at 150 (apparently 'normal' is between 110 and 180).


We are 13 weeks and 4 days today. Still no tummy, but my midwife says that's more than normal, considering the babe is still low (just above the pelvic bone). She/he will move up soon, into the abdomen, then we'll be seeing pregnant tummy.

Hearing the heart beat was such a reassurance, I can't even explain the relief (for mama's, I don't have to). I'm going to be honest and tell you that I was concerned. Concerned that my baby wasn't alive, or that some how - magically - I had miscarried without bleeding. I know it sounds silly, but as my midwife told me, it is difficult when you don't see it growing (the tummy) and you don't feel it moving around inside of you. This is definitely a time of concern and wondering, and the mind can tell us silly things. I cannot wait until the 18 week ultrasound (May 4th is the scheduled day)!! To actually see this little person, this little miracle, growing inside of me will be such an incredible day.

I'm feeling pretty good these days, by the way. Nausea has all but gone away, and I'm back on track in the regularity department. I'm still, of course, tired a lot, but that's nothing comparatively! I've been experiencing a little heartburn, especially with tomato sauce. Acne seems to be clearing up, though it may just be at that point in my cycle (I believe I still have one, even though I'm not ovulating). We'll see. Other than that, hair and nails are growing like crazy, thanks to the prenatal vitamins, and I'm excited for some consistent Spring weather for walking.

Thanks for checking in!