We heard the babies heart beat today! Talk about something spectacular that can silence a room instantly. I was chatting with the doctor as she placed the doppler on my tummy, asking questions, etc. . She said not to be alarmed if we didn't hear it, it all depends if the baby wants to cooperate. And then, there it was! It sounded like a galloping horse, literally! Very fast paced- a lot faster than I imagined. Doc said it beats twice as fast as a normal adult heart rate.
She asked if I was getting used to "being pregnant". I told her not really- I'm not getting morning sickness and my tummy doesn't really seem to be growing. Though, hearing the heart beat made it feel a little more "real". Chris was very excited to hear as well, his face lit up!
Pre pregnancy weight was 136.5 and I weighed in at 140 at todays appointment. However, I always weigh with shoes on and today I was wearing 3 inch heels, long pants, a midsleeve shirt, plus an undershirt (go figure)! So, I really think my weight is about the same as pre-preggo. But, weight is not important at this point, right?
My next appointment is Sept. 9th, and no sonogram until 15-16 weeks. Until my next appointment- I will play back hearing the heart beat in my mind- that will keep me content-for sure!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Passed out
Run group yesterday went well. I ran 9 miles at about a 13 minute pace. As the weeks go by, my heart rate feels like its' getting higher quicker; but it only makes sense as the baby grows it takes more out of me?
I almost passed out at church today; I was standing for the first set off readings and suddenly started feeling dizzy. I was trying my best to stay standing, but I couldn't. I sat down and the room was spinning and my entire body instantly broke into a mild sweet. I went downstairs to grab some water and place a damp paper towel on my face. I felt a little better, but I have not had that passing out feeling in quite some time. Weird! Then after work, we went to eat; I had one Barbacoa taco a Big Red, and a Gordita! I drank my Big Red too fast, but the food was excellent.
Today is my first doctors appointment, I'm very nervous. Technically, its my second, because the first is where the doctor confirmed the pregnancy, due date, etc. But, this still feels like my first. I am 11 weeks along and Dr. G said we should be able to hear the heart beat today. I'm pretty positive its not a sonogram, but I've read and heard mixed reviews on how the heart beat is heard. We shall learn together!
But I kind of feel like I've been losing weight in the belly area, so I am praying that all goes well.
I almost passed out at church today; I was standing for the first set off readings and suddenly started feeling dizzy. I was trying my best to stay standing, but I couldn't. I sat down and the room was spinning and my entire body instantly broke into a mild sweet. I went downstairs to grab some water and place a damp paper towel on my face. I felt a little better, but I have not had that passing out feeling in quite some time. Weird! Then after work, we went to eat; I had one Barbacoa taco a Big Red, and a Gordita! I drank my Big Red too fast, but the food was excellent.
Today is my first doctors appointment, I'm very nervous. Technically, its my second, because the first is where the doctor confirmed the pregnancy, due date, etc. But, this still feels like my first. I am 11 weeks along and Dr. G said we should be able to hear the heart beat today. I'm pretty positive its not a sonogram, but I've read and heard mixed reviews on how the heart beat is heard. We shall learn together!
But I kind of feel like I've been losing weight in the belly area, so I am praying that all goes well.
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