These past two weeks have had some highs and some lows. For the most part they've been good. But the few bad days were pretty bad. It started with weird pains in my lower abdomen. I was worried because I hadn't felt these pains before. I've had ligament pain but this felt different. It wasn't that it was so painful just that I wondered what was causing it. I started to convince myself my cervix must be dilating. It felt so soft and different than normal. I called my OB and set up an appointment. I had to work that night though and of course there is a patient who is 16 weeks pregnant who is in the process of having a miscarriage. The second I hear about it I start to get teary eyed. I start to think about the real possibility that this could be me. Luckily I didn't have her as a patient. Its not like I haven't seen demises at work before but I was just so emotional. As the night continued I was distracted with work and I was able to have an okay shift. The next day I went to my OB appointment and thankfully Dr Looby said everything looked normal. But she still ordered a cervical length with my scheduled ultrasound that Saturday. I haven't heard about the results from my ultrasound yet but I would think they would call me if there was an issue. So I feel good and I'm not letting myself worry about it anymore. Plus I'm feeling baby move a lot and Dr Looby said that is the best sign of fetal well being. I still can't wait to get to 24 weeks because that is the week babies are viable! I'm getting close!
How Far Along: 21 weeks 2 days
Size of Baby: 3/4 lb or about 11 ounces, 7 inches from head to butt, 10 1/2 inches from head to foot.
Maternity Clothes: Yes. I still wear my normal scrubs to work but they are getting TIGHT!
Weight Gain: It's hard to say because my weight normally fluctuates but I'm on the higher end of normal. About 150 lbs.
Belly: See above pic!
Stretch Marks: Not yet...but my belly button is starting to pop out. I have a mole in there I didn't even know existed.
Sleep: I have my good nights and my bad nights. Its a little more uncomfortable but not awful.
Best Moment of the Week: Finding out baby is okay and getting an ultra sound and finding out what we are having for sure!
Its a ....
Movement: The kicks are starting to get stronger :D
Symptoms: Forgetfulness, always hungry, tired, pain in my sacrum and bloating.
Food Cravings: Pizza and I've started to develop a sweet tooth.
What I Miss: Sleeping flat on my back.
What I'm Looking Forward To: Getting the results from my ultrasound and seeing how big he is measuring! Also I'm going to start registering for baby stuff next week!
Milestones: I got nothing...
Emotions: Sometimes I'm emotional but otherwise good. Anxious but what else is new LOL!
