Apparently this is what a ginormous belly you get when you're 14 weeks along with baby #3. Umm ... pretty sure I was barely this big when Emmy was born. Seriously. I'm not killing a box of Little Debbies every week. I wouldn't mind doing that but I'm pretty sure there are many in the medical field who would frown upon me doing so at this time.
Speaking of docs, I had my First Trimester Screen done. My OB switched to a different MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine) guy since my last go 'round. I like him. I liked the other guy but I understood why they had a lot of complaints. You just had to get to know him like I did. ;-) ANYWHO - so I had my screen done where they test for chromosomal abnormalities like Down's and Trisomy. My results came back very good and I probably don't need further testing but there is another blood test I can do in a couple weeks if I want. This test also involves a very in-depth sonogram. Baby is growing right on schedule and they were even able to tell me it's a BOY! I'm pretty excited about that but we're not 100% convinced (well, I am but we're waiting until my next visit before we slap paint on the walls or buy anything). Something about a nub and if it is perpendicular to the spine it's a boy and if it's parallel to the spine it's a girl "or a boy with it laying flat". So I'm convinced. Well, at least that's what they said they saw. I didn't see a perpendicular "nub" but I'll go with it.
I start my 17p shots on December 27th (at 16 weeks). It's a shot that is supposed to reduce my risk of pre term labor. They will be done weekly until 36-37 weeks. Yay Me!! Someone should tell James he has to give them to me. He's going to LOVE that. The specialist will also start measuring my cervix to make sure it's not shrinking or thinning before it's time. If it is they will do a cerclage. In case you're curious, and I know you are, that's where they stitch me shut. It's a day surgery and might win me some bedrest.
And on that note, we're taking applications to see who wants to take care of the girls for free while I'm laying in bed eating bonbons. :-D
At my OB on Wednesday I learned that I have gained a pound. *gasp* I'm still dieting a little, limiting my carbs per sitting, but my blood sugar is behaving nicely and I've been able to eat what I want for the most part.
The study has been taken over by toddlers trying to take out the Christmas tree so I guess I should wrap this up. Just wanted to post a pic and fill you in on the joys of a high risk pregnancy.
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