I seemed to remember my NT scan with P taking a lot longer…maybe it was walking between lab and OB area of the hospital or something…but this was done right in my office. I waited for about an hour and 10 minutes for a “test” that lasted all of 12. But it seems my risk looks low, and the bean has grown appropriately over the last month since my last ultrasound–measures right on target, 12w 1-2 days. I asked the doctor to tell me the heartrate, explaining that it seemed rather high on the at-home doppler I used…and instead of just measuring and calming me, he launched into a tirade about the dopplers causing a false sense of security, etc. He then told me a “true story” that happened to one of his patients last year–she wasn’t feeling the baby move, she felt something was off, but she used her at home doppler and could still hear the heartbeat. She was 34 weeks. Turns out something was wrong, the baby was already brain dead by the time she sought medical attention, the baby was born, lived a month, then died. So this is why I shouldn’t use a doppler.
Ummm….okay. Thanks. Thanks for following a neat experience of seeing the bean (ok, the “large” lime) up on the huge tv screen on the wall and hearing you tell me the preliminary measurements look good–and then you end with this comforting tale. He did tell me that “normal” heartrates range from 120 to 180 (hello, giantest range ever), and that My Large Lime was beating at 179bpm. I guess I should be relieved that he didn’t jump out of his chair at this point with dire worry–but he also did not say a THING to make me believe that it is okay to be on the border of high-normal. Thus, instead of leaving and staring lovingly at the picture, I left horrified that something like that story could happen. Sheesh. I hope if I make it to delivery, this doctor does NOT stand below me with a clear plastic visor and some rubber gloves…
If the old wives tale is true–fast hb, bad complexion (can anyone say “Pepperoni Pizzalike Chin?”) and more nausea than last time…then maybe this is a girl. Seems the way the family dynamics have headed this year, so I wouldn’t be surprised.
Next appointment: 14 weeks. Sure it will just be a weight/hb check. Hopefully, I will have used the facilities by then. I swear. I think I was up so many pounds since the 12 week because I haven’t used the bathroom in DAYS. And it ain’t like I ain’t eating…lordy. It is FULL in there.
My mom asked me if it feels more real yet. I told her…maybe by November?
In non-related news: we went to our first movie together since…The Pursu.it of Ha.ppy.ness was in theaters. Yep. We’re a fun duo. Anyway. We saw Ci.ty Isl.and. Maybe it’s being a New Yawker, or maybe because it had NOTHING to do with pregnancy or little babies–but actually, I think it was just a good good movie. And it was short-ish. I have the attention span of an 8 year old boy…so the 1hr40min lengthtime was perfect for me.
But…when did the price go up to 11 bucks a ticket? Oh…right…probably in the last FOUR YEARS.
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All is well, sweetie. Sometimes the docs forget how to related to a real human….they are all diagnostic-y. Lime is growing just as she should
And I’m glad you got out for a date night, and yes, the prices are astronomical! It’s not the cheapest of dates anymore. Stay positive….things are going well.
May 11th, 2010
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