14.5 Week Check Up

Today I had my scheduled check up. Secretly, I was looking forward to a sonogram. But, that didn't happen. I realized this when I went in the restroom to leave a sample and read the sign that patients would have 2 sonograms: an initial and another at 20 or 24 weeks. Bummer. I should have read that sign last month. Dave was ready for the sonogram, too. I had to break the news to him.

My check up was quick.

• We went over my blood work from last time. No infectious diseases. Blood type: A+.
  
• We talked about how I'm feeling: much better!
  
• We talked about my recent headaches: evidently right on schedule usually occur around weeks 14-18. I was given the go-ahead to take two Tylenol and drink 1/2 a Coke to speed the Tylenol.
  
• We talked about my sleeping position: still OK to sleep on my back, until the 3rd trimester when I'll be uncomfortable on my back.
• My blood pressure is good: 120/78. (It's usually a bit higher, but I'd had a doosey of a day at work with boys "trying" to fight. Well, just yelling and fronting, but no fighting. Then a boy sobbing in my office--I've never seen a boy cry like that.)
• And, I gained only 2 pounds since my last visit. (I swear I gained a pound in the last few days. I've been watching.)
  

And then we got to hear the baby's heartbeat: strong at 160 beats per minute.

Next month, they'll go ahead and do my 20 week sonogram since I'll be at 18.5 weeks. Evidently, it will be a long sonogram with lots of measurements. And, we should be able to know the gender of the baby. So, we'll wait (patiently) for our October 13th appointment.