Today was my 17 week checkup, and it was rather enlightening.
It was just a regularly scheduled appointment-listening to the heartbeat with some updates. Well, first of all, I was informed that I currently have quite a low blood platelet count (gestational thrombocytopenia). Blood count should be somewhere between 150-400 million and mine is at 120. Good news is that it doesn't affect me or the baby NOW, but generally if platelet count is going to drop it will happen in the third trimester. So, bad news is that the doctor told me if it drops below 100 I won't be a candidate for an epidural and THAT is not good news! I also do not like the fact that there is NOTHING I can do about it. It's a 'watch and wait' type of problem-as the doctor referred to it. Another somewhat upsetting piece of information I received at the doctor's office today was that even though we officially pay more for our insurance now, they pay for...well nothing! When time came to update our plans, we made sure to keep the best plan we could knowing that we would probably plan on having another baby soon. Unfortunately, all that means for us is that we now pay a $4000 deductible before we get any insurance assistance. Soooo..baby #2 is going to be a much bigger investment. Oh well..gotta do what you gotta do I guess.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
Two distinct differences I saw today at my doctor appointment were that the heart beat was on the much lower end of the spectrum: 120ish (Grace was NEVER low) and she had to search for the heartbeat very low. She was searching all over my belly-starting to stress me out- and finally after undoing my pants and going down south we finally heard the little thing. These are some things that are making me question the sex of Bolding fetus (as the students at school refer to it).
SOOO...onto the question of the day. Based on the following information/wives tails, what do you think??
Carrying high or low? *Right now, ultrasound is showing LOW= BOY
Low or High heart rate? *Today showed 130 beats per minute (low)= BOY
Craving sweet or salty? *Definitely more sweets! = GIRL
Chinese Birth Chart?=GIRL
Even/ Odd Mayan Legend= 28-even/2013-odd= BOY
'Unlocking the Mystery' Key test= BOY
Breaking Out??= Yes!=GIRL
Ring on a string/pencil test= BOY
Morning Sickness?= Nope= BOY
(http://www.parenting.com/gender-predictor?pnid=13091)
UPDATE TIME
How far along? 17 weeks
Total Weight Gain: Doctor appointment this week indicated I'm at about 8 pounds. (Based on my scale, it's more like 10...sshhh, don't tell)
Maternity Clothes: I've busted out my maternity clothes from the first pregnancy, but I'm in the frustrating middle stage where maternity is still to big and normal clothes are about to cut into my skin. At least the weather's getting warm and I can wing it with dresses and leggings for a while.
Stretch Marks: So far-so good
Sleep: Still sooo tired. Even when I have pretty easy work days, I still come home so sleepy. I have literally been going to bed around 8 or 9 every night, which is VERY unlike me!
Best moment of this week: Had my second doctor appointment and got to hear the little heartbeat! Also, Grace has started responding when we ask her: "Where's Mama's baby?" She always goes and pats my belly...such a cutie!
Miss Anything? Still missing my caffeine and have been really craving a nice cold beverage on the patio to enjoy these warm days.
Movement: Still feeling little flutters
Food Craving: Sonic is killing me with their 25 shake menu! AND...since I'm at Sonic, I lose all self control and get some cheese sticks w/Ranch on the side. NOT HEALTHY. I realize this and am 'working' on it. Also, I did have a random strong craving for some Cajun food the other day?
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nah
Gender Prediction: After todays appointment, I'm thinking about changing my prediction to boy. Scares me a bit-we don't know what to do with a little boy! :)
Labor Signs: No! slightly early…
Symptoms: Nothing new
Belly button in or out? Still going strong
Wedding rings on or off? So far so good!
Happy or Moody most of the time: I have definitely felt my mood looking up more lately. This probably has to do with school getting easier and summer getting closer.
Looking forward to: June 4! Boy or girl...I cannot handle the suspense!
**Well, I didn't take a 17 week pic, but here is a -not so flattering- 16 week pic representing our little apple!
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| Looks like I need a nap... |
IN OTHER NEWS
Even though school is slowly coming to a close for the year, that just means a whole other round of "to do's". I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because I signed up for another year of summer school, BUT it really is an awesome gig. Work 4 days a week/ 8am-noon/only 4 weeks- all for another paycheck. Think I can handle it--especially since we have another birth to pay for! Mike and I are also in full blown spring cleaning mode-mostly with exterior projects. First things we are taking care of are the backyard flower beds. We are sick of trying to upkeep them and keep the dogs OUT of them, so we decided to rock them. Here is a little sneak peak..we are going to do the other bed this weekend and grout/cement the cracks. I'll let you know how it turns out!
As well as outdoor projects, it has become more than apparent that we are in desperate need of a garage sale in our future. So, in the future, it looks like you'll be hearing a lot about all the junk we have and how much garage sales suck. As much of a bummer as Spring cleaning can be, it sure is a lot of fun with Miss Grace. She would spend every waking minute outside if she could and loves going out with the dogs. We've found ourselves a good little spot up the street where the dogs can run w/o leashes, get a little fresh air, and sniff every tree and bush within a mile radius!
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