7th Doctor's Appt.

Josh, Cristian, and I went to my 7th Doctor's appointment on Tuesday August 21st. I had also received my glucose test results prior to the appt. and I do not have gestational diabetes. However, I do have a bladder infection so I am taking antibiotics for that. I also still have morning sickness and even afternoon sickness now which is really hard when I am at work.

We listened to the baby's heartbeat which is approximately 140 beats per minute. He also measured my abdomen which is growing very nicely since I had a significant weight increase this month. We also discussed the sex of the baby which unfortunately we will NOT be able to find out until delivery day! The doctor informed us that we will not have another ultrasound unless another problem arises. At the last ultrasound the baby was in a breech position and we could have another ultrasound if it does not turn downward. Also at my last ultrasound they told us that we would have another one at 32 weeks so I have patiently been waiting to find out what we were going to have. I VERY openly expressed my feelings about having to wait until the baby is born to determine if it is a boy or girl. Josh and I are both disappointed about not being able to even see the baby further along in the pregnancy and also not being able to determine the sex.

I am still working the reduced hours at work which is good because I am so tired all of the time. At the end of my work day my back and my abdomen hurt and sometimes it is REALLY uncomfortable. Sometimes I don't get much sleep at night because I am getting up to use the bathroom or the baby decides to wake up and become an acrobat. I am hoping that it does not continue to do this which means it will have its days and nights confused which Cristian had and that was really hard to get used to no sleep at night.

We went and purchased a little heart monitor at the store and we can listen to the baby. Cristian is extremely excited about this and constantly asks if we can listen to the baby. We have also been shopping for a few smaller items and looking at larger ones.

I will begin going to the doctor every two weeks now until mid October when I will begin going every week. My next appointment is set for Tuesday September 4th so we will see what happens next. We are reaching the home stretch now since tomorrow I wil begin the 3rd trimester. Everything has been going so fast and before you know it the baby will be here.