I am officially 10 weeks and 3 days today.
Wheeeeeeeeee!
I went to the doctor yesterday...wasn't able to hear the heartbeat yet, but the baby was moving. The doctor said she could hear the heartbeat whizzing by the doppler, but couldn't pinpoint it. It appears there may be a busy-body in my body. Either that or the baby already doesn't like doctors. Good thing we saw a strong heartbeat last week!
And FYI, peeing before you are weighed by the nurse doesn't really affect your weight at all. Stupid scale.
I also found out that my risk of getting pre-eclampsia is higher because I've had it before. Really only about 10-15%, but that still seems kind of high to me. I informed the doctor that I CANNOT go on bedrest this time since I will have a 2 1/2 year old to chase around. She laughed at me and said..."Okay, whatever." I can tell we're gonna get along great! She understands me.
My next appt. is April 29th and I'll be approx 14 1/2 weeks. Hopefully we'll get to hear a good heartbeat then.
And now for something COMPLETELY different (but still pregnancy related)...
Nan reminded me yesterday of a funny story from when I worked at the pregnancy care center.
When a woman would come in for a pregnancy test, we would first ask her certain questions and get to know her a little bit. The questions had to do with her periods, if she used birth control, what types of pregnancy symptoms she might have, and then we would start to talk about her support system and how she might feel about a possible pregnancy at that time.
This one client I had wasn't exactly the spiciest Dorito in the bag (if you know what I mean) and was trying to explain some of her symptoms to me. The conversation went something like this...
Me: What kinds of symptoms have you had?
Client (speaking very fast and with a very southern accent): Well, I've been feeling naw...naw...nawsuss...
Me: Nauseous?
Client: Well, yes. I've been vomicking a lot.
Me: (biting my lip and trying hard not to laugh) Oh, so you've also been vomiting?
Client: That's right.
This client also said another funny while I was with her. Often our clients, a good many of whom were unemployed or in desperate financial situations, would apply to receive Pregnancy Medicaid through the Department of Social Services (or DSS). Here's what she said about that.
Client (still speaking very fast and with very southern accent): So, I think I need to get some help with this pregnancy, like with money and all. I think I need to go to the Department of Service Services.
Me: (If I had had liquid in my mouth, she would have been wearing it) Oh, you mean the Department of Social Services? I'll give you a paper that will tell you what you need to take up there to get Medicaid.
She was a very sweet girl - not very well educated, but wanted to do what was best for her baby and I totally respect her for that. And she provided me with a couple good laughs. All in a day's work.
I'll be updating you all about things in the pregnancy and such as we go along. And I think maybe I'll ask the nurse to weigh me like this next time.
That way it will be more accurate.
15 coins in my pocket:
That was downright hilarious. It's sound like something out of Palatka....:) Oh, sister, where art thou? Yeehaw!
Eric just got back from a really backwoods area of the country which I shall keep anonymous, but the guy he was with said their state was responsible for inventing the "tooth"brush. Like instead of "teeth" ......tooth??? Get it?
I think the vomicking was my favorite line.....
Thanks for sharing thesories again! They are way better when they come out of your mouth though! So glad to call you "friend" for TONS of reasons, one of which is I can actually ask you to say those things!
Congratulations! We can definitely talk about the photos :) yay baby!!!
Oh, MUCH more accurate. Yes, I was a 45 pound gainer with my pregnancies. I was glad my kids were born when it was warm, so the closer I got the less clothes I was wearing to be weighed in. But hey--I really and truly lost it chasing those little ones around, so it's not all about how much you gain. I'm so happy for you!
Too funny! And I'm so glad you hear you and Homer are doing well.
I have missed your posts and funny stories! Glad you are doing well and that baby #2 is quite the mover and shaker.
So excited for you! I really hope this pregnancy goes better for you. I had pre-eclampsia with Rebecca and was on bedrest from 26 weeks on and then with Isaac had a nearly textbook perfect pregnancy. Hoping and praying the same for you:)
you know #2 is usually a little bit stinkier than #1, right? (and I don't mean in the toiletry sense...)
Congrats on your Little (growing) Stink Bean!
You are so funny, seestar! I am glad you got a baby ticker too! It's fun to watch the days go by- I remember when we had over 200 to go and now there are 8! Yikes!
LOL!
I gained a ton of weight right away this pregnancy. Whenever they weigh me at my visits, I always want to ask, "Don't you want me pee and take my shoes off first?" I know it wouldn't make a difference but somehow it would make me feel better.')
Too funny! I remember when I was pregnant with Tanner for some reason Madison was with me at an appointment. I got on the scale and her eyes got really big and she said Mama you have gotten so BIG! I looked at the nurse and said "wow just what every woman longs to hear!" Good luck- I will be praying for no complications!
so great. ohhhh, so funny. man, girl, i am so excited for you! and to think that your little one will be a big brother!! wow.
Glad to see you are getting good use of the cartoon! I wonder how much it would actually read if I did that........?
Miss you! (don't forget to call when Jack is born!)
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys.
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