28 Week Appointment

I saw the doctor yesterday and he said that I am improving which makes me happy. Our daughter came to the appointment with us and the medical student that saw me first let Ceili help him find the baby's heartbeat. She was pretty happy about that. It was 146bpm this time, so it's still good. The doctor finally filled out my long term disability forms too so I'm glad that stress is done...hopefully. They weighed me and I have gained 10 lbs since the beginning, so that's not bad at all. I'm just happy I haven't gained as much as my last pregnancy. That weight is hard to lose afterwards and I know winter will be worse!

Ceili is now done daycare, so she is home with me every day. She has been very good so far. She is listening well and we have been finding all kinds of fun things to do like crafts, baking, etc. I just have to remember to take it easy and rest once in a while.

Placenta Previa Gone!!

I am up with terrible heartburn and insomnia, so I thought I had better post an update for something to do!

I saw my OB today for my regular appointment and he confirmed the placenta previa was not there anymore and he was going to write me a note to keep me off of work for the rest of my pregnancy. I begged him not to, so now he's giving me until Sept 20th to see if I have anymore bleeding or problems. If not, I am allowed to go back to work. He said that the previa was either misdiagnosed or the ultrasound was done incorrectly.

The rest of the ultrasound looked good to him, cervix was long and closed and baby was measuring right on. The heartbeat was a good 153bpm again today so all is good with our little peanut. I have only gained 2.5 lbs so far which is good news because I don't want to gain too much, I have definitely gained a belly though! A 20 week picture of me is attached :)

I am so thankful to have a great doctor, I never feel rushed with him. He reads the ultrasound reports with me and we discuss them and he explains everything to us. He referred me to a lactation specialist before and after the baby is born so I can get this breastfeeding thing under control beforehand this time.

I have another ultrasound at 33 weeks to check on everything so I am hoping that all stays okay :)