Thursday, December 11, 2008
My Doctor's Visit
Yesterday I went for my 4 month check up and it was a little odd to me. I laid down to listen to the baby's heartbeat and the tech had an extremely hard time finding a heartbeat at all. I mean at least 5 minutes. She started searching, couldn't find anything. Got more jelly, searched some more... still nothing. Finally decided to switch machines, still nothing. By this time I was beginning to accept the fact that I had lost the baby. She got more jelly and continued to search. She finally found the heartbeat... any guesses where? Right on my right hip bone. So am i literally carrying my baby in my butt?!?!?! Only kidding but is that not an odd placement for a baby? I guess a baby can be anywhere but that can't be normal. Here is the heartbeat progression(8weeks, 12 weeks, 15 weeks): 164, 155, 141. What are the predictions for my little hide-n-seeker? Speaking of that, I scheduled my anatomy scan for Jan. 5 at 11am! One month away!! My sister will be in town so she will get to come with us. If you think about it, I have been really nervous that something isn't right with this baby... don't know why... but just pray that I will have peace.
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5 comments:
That had to be so scary! I'll bet a little thumping sound was never more beautiful, though!!! :)
So are you showing yet? Picture time!
Oh how nerve racking!! I remember at my 16 week it seemed like it took forever for them to find the hb. You should have talked them into an ultrasound :)
We'll be keeping yall in our prayers!
It is normal for the placenta to move around during the pregnancy, did the doctor seem alarmed?
I'm praying for you.
Love ya
I know at one of my appts. (I think after my 20 week) it seemed to take forever to find a heartbeat and I was thinking the same thing-I have lost the baby, but it was finally found. I worried the whole time that something was going to be wrong with John too, but he came out perfectly. I'm sure your baby is perfectly fine-i'll be praying!! Miss you neighbor (I can still call you that right?)
Katherine
Okay... to answer some questions...
Jodi: Yes. I started showing at about 5 weeks ;).
Laura: that is very reassuring... and no, my doctor didn't even say anything about it. It all seemed routine. So you are probably right.
Katherine: It makes me feel so good when you call me neighbor. I really wish I still was!!! It was so good to see you last night!
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