Appointment update

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Appointment update
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 2:40pm

Hello ladies!!

First of all, thank you so much for the well wishes! The appointment went really well today. The NT scan results were totally normal and well below the risk zone for any chromosomal disorders. Baby measured right on time, so I get to keep my 2/22 due date. Heart rate was 150 and we got to hear it for the first time. Waaaay cool to hear it better away. DH and I giggled the whole time. Baby was also moving around a lot; we got to see arms move and rolling over. Too cute!

Also, cervix is still holding strong and closed at 3.8cm. Oh, and my cerclage placement will be on 8/30. I don't have a time yet, the surgery center is going to call the day before with my time of arrival. The nurse said to pretty much count on being out of commission the whole day. It is an outpatient procedure done under a light general anesthetic.

I am a lot less nervous about it now...at least now I know when it will be and how its done. My doctor seemed pretty casual about it too; I guess he's done this a few times. ;)

All in all it was a good appointment, though I was told to "put the brakes on" my weight gain. Both the doctor and the nurse are a little concerned I've gained too much too fast. Fortunately (?) I was all to aware of that before I got there, so it wasn't a total shock to hear "lay off the Haagan Daaz." They were nice about it, at least, and tried to not make me feel bad. I really appreciated that.

I guess that's all for now. Thanks again for the kind thoughts and well wishes. I really appreciate you ladies! :)

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Registered: 12-15-2005
In reply to: msaps
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 2:48pm

Melissa...

I'm so glad to hear your appointment went well. I'm also glad to hear that the doctor and nurse didn't give you a hard time about your weight gain. I hate that, especially if they make you feel bad. I'll be thinking of you on 8/30. Please keep us posted about your procedure.

Congrats again on hearing your little beans heartbeat!

crystal

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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 3:15pm
Yeah Melissa - I am so glad you had a good appointment!
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In reply to: msaps
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 3:26pm

I'm so happy for you that your appointment went so well!

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In reply to: msaps
Tue, 08-15-2006 - 3:35pm

Great news about the appt and I am glad you are feeling better about your cerclage.


I wouldnt worry too much about the weight. I gained 2 lbs in the first trimester during one of my pregnancies and the doc yelled at me. Needless to say I dont go to that practice anymore...


We will be thinking of you the 30th!


Amy

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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 8:37pm

Dear Melissa,

I am glad that the appt. went well and you could see your little guy/gal wiggling around in there. Glad you are feeling more at ease with the cerclage.

Teresa