Reno Baby Shower

Last Check

Today was our last scheduled cervical check.  It was measuring nice and long--over 4cm, so the doctor was very pleased and said no more checks were necessary.  I'm back to being under the care of just one doctor.  As much as I like going in for the checks, I am totally happy to not have to keep going in.  I know that this one is doing well and my cervix is holding very well.  I have less than 2 weeks to make it to viability and that will a huge relief to me.
We got one last good look at the little one as well.  He is growing like crazy!  His head was under my belly button and his butt was down low.  I have been pretty sure that I feel him wiggling his feet down low, but I wasn't sure.  Now I am. :)  I am really starting to get excited to meet this little one!  Hopefully less than 4 months left!

21 week OB Appointment

My 5 month appointment fell during week 21.  My first sad thing to report is that I have gained 10 lbs!  Oh my!  I was doing really well, but in one month I went up 6 1/2 pounds!  I am not very happy about that.  Dr. Wong also told me that I need to cut back on the carbs.  I'm really sad about that because I love my carbs and also my milk.  I'm blaming the weight on both of those things along with the fact that I can't do any exercise.  I am going to have a lot of work to do after this baby is born. :(

Everything else is looking really good.  No sugar or protein in my urine and my blood pressure was normal (120/78).  I don't have any tests to complete this month, but will have the dreaded glucose test again next month.  I am so not looking forward to that again...

Heart Healthy

IVF babies have a higher risk for heart issues, so the perinatologist scheduled us for a fetal echo cardiogram.  Basically, that is just a detailed ultrasound of the heart.  

After a LONNNNGGG wait in the lobby (our appointment was at 3:40pm and they called us back at 4:40pm), we finally went back for the heart check.  The sonographer did a few measurements on the baby and then focused in on his heart.  He checked the blood flow and beats going through each chamber of the heart.  It was pretty cool to see the heart beating and watch the blood flowing through it.  He had a little trouble because Baby was comfortable and didn't feel like moving around too much.  He was swinging his arms and legs, but not really moving positions.  The sonographer left and got Dr. Gaffaney who then tried to get all the right angles and finally had me move to my side to get Baby to move a little.  Baby finally cooperated and she got all the right views.  She then gave us the good news that the heart appeared healthy and there were no signs of any defects.  She also said that many defects are not visible until after birth, so we aren't 100% in the clear.  

Dr. Gaffaney also measured my cervix and it looked really good.  It was over 4cm!  That is longer than the last check.  I am so happy to know that all is going well in there. :)  

We also were given a few shots of Baby, but they aren't that great.  We got some face shots and he also likes to show off his goods, so we know he is still a boy!