Today was the first day that I got to hear the baby's heartbeat! In the past two appointments, the doctor was unable to get it with the doppler and had to use the ultrasound machine (which was fine by us because we got to see the baby again!). But this time (a month since the last time) he had no trouble getting a reading, and the heartbeat is nice and healthy at 150 beats per minute.
Everything else was good in the check-up. I am slowly gaining weight, but because of the weight I lost in the 1st trimester, I am only just now up to my pre-pregnancy weight. He said it's fine, as long as I keep gaining. He estimated that I would probably only gain 25-30 lbs in this pregnancy. That's not too bad! Considering 7-8lbs of it will be baby, some of other baby-related stuff I'll deliver when the baby's born...so, hopefully, if I eat well, I may only have about 15-20 lbs to lose! That is a nice goal.
Otherwise, he gave me a flu shot and sent me on my way with my next appointment with him a month from now. I can't believe at that point I will be 5.5 months! As anxious as I am for the baby to come, it kind of seems to be going fast!
-Kim.
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Great idea getting a blog! I am so glad we can keep up on all the news! I will be praying for all 3 of you on February 11th.
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