My appointment went great today. The babies look fantastic, both measuring perfectly. Today Dillon was the active one, as always it was so fun to watch them. Kim got to come and i think she really enjoyed seeing it!
They said my body is responding well to being off my feet, my cervix actually grew. It seems like such a weird thing to talk about but it, (as we learned the hard way ) plays such a key roll in sustaining a full term healthy pregnancy. Your cervix is way up internally, its actually right by the placenta. I no longer have preva(which ment the placenta was laying over my cervix) but Dillon (baby a) is still laying low. There is a great chance he will move up as I grow but if not, just means c-section. I've grown so much, there are baby parts all the way at my ribs.
Im learning to differentiate all the things I feel. I definitely feel them move now, I've learned the last couple days a little bit a chocolate makes them go crazy. I've had hardly any since we started ivf. The other day my aunt brought muffins, and I had a half of a chocolate one and about 10 minutes later there was craziness in my belly. Since im just learning what im feeling, at first I thought it was a contraction starting but when my belly didn't get real hard everywhere, I realized what was happening. Then the next day I had a bite of chocolate again and same thing! It was such a small amount, literally a bite! it was on top of a krispie treat I was sharing with my mom. She said for a couple more weeks before its an everyday occurrence that I feel that much.
She said while its important mentally- to get fresh air everyday , I still have to stay down. If I go to the store with Jason I need to ride a motorized cart. Yeah I think ill stay home! She said otherwise just sitting in the shade to read or chat with friends will work... and stairs only once a day. Jason takes a cooler with milk and cereal up at night for me and I have breakfast and get ready before I head downstairs. Three weeks have gone fast so far, its not too bad. Having the company of friends and family has definitely helped! In between those times Bud and Kye are good company, they make me laugh everyday. Im so thankful that everything is going so good! Today was great reassurance for me to see that even with the contractions, it's not affecting anything negatively. 23 will come in go before I know it. Soon enough they will be here! My little birthday gifts!!
Next week is just a quick ultrasound with my np. I will continue to the weekly checkups, which will help me get through viability with great reassurance. I love how nice and supportive they are! They really encourage me to call for anything. Just knowing I have that is a great piece of mind!
Monday, August 15, 2011
20 week appointment
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