Yesterday I went to the doctor for another baby check-up. While there, we (Scott went with) got to hear the heartbeat. Finally! The doctor was able to find the baby immediately; after placing the wand on my belly, we heard the "whirr whirr whirr" of our baby's heart! It was amazing! To think that we have the ability to listen to a baby while she's still in the womb... who'd have thought?! Hearing her made me smile and even tear up a bit. The doc said that the heartbeat is strong and that the baby's pretty active; soon after the initial "contact" the baby moved away, forcing the doctor to track her down. I wish we could have sat there listening longer or at least that I could bring a doppler home with me to listen. :)
I think Scott was pretty impressed, but he admitted that this still seems a bit unreal to him. Though he knows I'm pregnant, he said he doesn''t think it'll really hit home until I start showing. (I think I already am, but, bless his heart, my husband disagrees.) I'm guessing the ultrasound next month will also help the reality sink in.
The only bad news we had was really for me; according to their measurements, I gained 11 lbs in one month! Yikes! Still, I'm not so sure how true that is (yes, maybe this is a bit of denial) since I weighed myself yesterday morning and as of that reading, I've only gained about 8 lbs since pre-pregnancy. So... I'm not sure what to make of the weight gain. The doc thought it might be the carbs (I'm so sick of saltines now!) since they tend to relieve nausea. She recommended more fruits, veggies, and lean protein, as well as regular exercise. What I find ironic is that typically I'm good about my diet, and I consistently exercise. Unfortunately, I haven't been feeling that great the last month because of the morning sickness (well, all day nausea) and fatigue. Thus, I wasn't eating as well and I certainly wasn't exercising like I used to. I think being back at work will help me, though; something about being in a routine helps me stay focused and disciplined. The biggest challenge now will be staving off hunger. I'm ALWAYS hungry! The drawback? Well, the fruits and veggies don't exactly fill me up. I'm not trying to make excuses... just trying to prepare myself for the challenge.
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Yay for baby heartbeats!!! That is truly the absolute best sound you will ever hear. I remember leaving the doctors office and wanting to go to BRU and buy my own doppler. I resisted but man was it difficult. :) How exciting for you both. In regards to the weight stuff, that is completely normal in the first trimester. You just have to survive it and eat whatever it takes to do so. Once you start feeling better it will get easier but there is really nothing you can do about that hunger. It's a doozie growing a baby! :) See you in a bit.
Four things:
1-Yay! Baby heartbeat!!!
2-I think that your count of weight gain tends to be better than that at the doctor. You were fully clothed at the doctor, and may have even been wearing heavier shoes than the first measurement. Also, if you went once in the morning, and once in the afternoon, that makes a huge difference. Don't get too worried about it. Your eating habits will even out during the second trimester, anyway.
3-You can totally rent dopplers to use in your home. I've never done it, but a lot of people do because it's fun, and you don't always have to be stressing about what that kid is doing in there.
4-You called the baby a "her" in your post. I like that.
Yay! So glad the appt. went well. I'm sure school will help you get back to your routine. Iactually ate WORSE when I was pregnant than I did when I wasn't. I think it was because I had such terrible sickness that I would eat anything that sounded good, and often that meant things from McD's and Taco Bell (early on, then for much of the pregnancy I subsisted on frosted miniwheats alone.
Gotta run - remember what I said about appreciating every moment with your little one? Mine is trying me on that concept at the moment - won't nap, just moaning and groaning. Gotta go retrieve him and try to remember that somehow I will even miss this one day!
Sarah
Yeah! Do NOT worry about your weight, this is the one time in your life you can eat all you want! I always found my scale different than my doctor's anyway.
Keep us updated. This will be a fun journey...and it doesn't stop...
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