Sad inital prenatal visit... HELP!
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Sad inital prenatal visit... HELP!
| Wed, 11-08-2006 - 5:08pm |
Hello, yesterday was my first prenatal visit. It wasn't as exciting as i though it would be,maybe because didn't get an ultrasound yet. My SO went with me I'm very happy about that he is so warm and compassionate. He consider things from every angle and is very supportive. Well i gained 3lbs,i just turned 7weeks. My doctor said my uterus felt like 8weeks. The exam made me fell so crampy i throught my period was coming down. She(the doctor)was very pleasent,patient and informative. My b/p was elevated I'm of AMA,with a H/O PTL and MISCARR. I'll need genetic counseling and a possible CVS(i may wait and do the Amnio)my ultasound will be done at that appt. on 11/13/06. I'm also in process of a consult with MFM i haven't made the appt. yet. I feel sad now. I have to know that eveything is o.k. we plan to terminate the pregnancy if it isn't. I'm really feeling tried now my hormons are working over-time,i pee all day and nite m/s is really hitting now too. I fell like a hot mess and i'm still trying to keep my pregnancy secret, imagine that.

Dear sandi2007,
I'm 7 weeks well from what i know. i have my first prenatal visit tomorrow. I just wanted to say that everything will be ok with your baby. if you think about terminating the pregnancy really think about it first. I have to tell you that my aunt was going to terminate the pregnancy of her third child because they found out it had triosomy 21. Down Syndrome. i have to tell you if she wouldve there wouldnt be as much joy in her life as there is now. whatever you do...i know it will be for the best. I hope you have a great pregnancy. tah tah
Katie
Relax about the weight gain. Much of the early weight gain is bloating, not fat. Just make sure you are eating plenty and getting enough nutrition for BOTH of you. It is better for you AND your baby to gain a little extra than not gain enough.
I'm 37 weeks pregnant. At 20 weeks I had gained almost 20 pounds! Since then I'm only up another 3. I had actually hoped to gain a little extra, as I started off underweight! Most of my early weight gain was bloating/water retention, and as that came off, the "real" weight went on.
Again, I want to stress, gaining weight when pregnant is NECESSARY for a healthy baby. Don't watch the scales, it isn't worth it.