We were only supposed to go to our next appointment next week but the doc's rooms called yesterday and canceled, wanting to move to 2 weeks from there.... I asked really nicely to be put put on a cancellation list for today. She phoned me this morning to say we could come in at 2pm.
We arrived and sat waiting for over an hour, can you believe it? I was bursting to go to the loo by then.
Finally our turn came and we started with the consult. The doc asked what I think are the regular things, food, my state of mind and wellbeing, etcetera. We told him about the night I sent hubby to the shops for tuna, and he told us about the time his wife was pregnant with his second daughter and she craved mopani worms! The poor man tried every market here in Jhb but they were out of season, resulting in a road trip to Botswana. He returned with a 20 kg bag just for her! We all had a good giggle at this, seems my hubby has it easy (for now).
Okay, here's what happened during the actual scan...
First things I looked for were arms and legs, but I was amazed at the difference when thinking back to our last scan. BabyG was sleeping, and seemed to be sucking it's thumb. The doctor said "oh the baby is sleeping, so no show for us today". I wasn't too sure I understood what he meant at the time, although I suppose I also didn't really know to expect a 'moving' baby?? Who knew? We listened to the heartbeat and again it was 154 bpm. We did some more chatting. Doc asked if I had any idea what we are having, so I told him what I think but also that I actually have absolutely no idea. He laughed and said thankfully it can only be one of 2, and not a whole list! Good grief. My nerves would be shot.
The doc tried again, and then I saw the movement. Little arms and legs fluttering around. I just sat there dumfounded, with a big fat smile on my face. Hubby was worried about tears again, but this time there were none. I think this has got to go down in my book as possibly the most amazing experience of my life yet. It fluttered around a bit more and went back to snooze mode.
Our little thing is 5.90 cm long. Blood pressure I think was normal, I always forget to write that down. Weight didn't seem to be a problem, but I've lost 1,2 kgs since our last visit.
Overall the Doc is happy with everything. He told me to eat something sweet next time, and maybe the baby will play around a lot more. Only problem is I'm not really enjoying really sweet things at the moment. The grapes I had earlier obviously didn't do the trick.
I'm over the moon. Just happy. I think this is what happiness is. Minus the weird dreams.
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| 12 Weeks |
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