Tuesday, June 7, 2011

We have a Heartbeat!!!

Everything looks good - the baby has a heartbeat of 130 and is measuring perfectly.  Apparently last time at this stage in my pregancy the baby was only measuring at a 1.5 and they like to see at least a 4 - at this point in this pregnancy - my little peanut is at a 7.2.

They said my blood pressure was a little low 80/62 and I need to drink more water.  The RE is going to keep me as long as possible - but does want me to make an appointment with my OB for sometime in July.

Now we have to try and decide if we should see a MFM - my RE and Hemo doctor both said it is not necessary but if we feel more comfortable then it is up to us.  John and I still have to talk about it.

I also met with my Hemo Doctor today and found out she is leaving the practice to focus more on research - I am so bummed - I really like her.  But all my bloodwork looks good and I do not have to come back for a month.  Apparently John has been giving me the needles the wrong way and that is why I am so badly bruised.

My friend is going to let me borrow her doppler - so I will try and get it from her next weekend so we can hear the baby's heartbeat all of the time.

I am very happy with the way today went.

16 comments:

Jamie said...

So, so happy for you! You deserve the best!

cdg said...

such great news!!!!

Life Happens said...

So glad everything is looking good! Having a doppler is the best thing!

Shelby said...

Yay! If you feel better going to an MFM Dr then go for it. That's what I did although it wasn't necessary and I'm so glad I did! Congrats!!!

Alli B said...

yay! such great news!

jeanna said...

I've been dying to get home and check your blog all day! Wonderful news!! Soo happy for yall!

One word of advice: don't stress about finding the HB on your home doppler...I can't remember but it seems like it was 14 weeks when I was able to find it regularly.

Katie S said...

YAY!! Such great news!!!

Jennifer said...

Wonderful news! Congratulations!

Triumph in Learning said...

Yay! Thrilled for y'all! :)

One Who Understands said...

YEAH!!! So happy! Looks like this little baby is an overachiever already!

Melissa said...

Awwww...Congratulations! That is such great news.

J said...

That is wonderful news! Congrats!

Kate said...

Yay Jackie! I am so happy for you!

Rebecca said...

I'm so glad that everything looks perfect! I hope this pregnancy is trouble-free!

If you are looking for an MFM- I went to Dr. Gerson at Lankenau and really liked him. I am sure that is a bit of a drive for you, but you will get wonderful care and attention there!

Jill said...

Haven't commented in a while...

Just wanted to say that I was OVERJOYED when I read this! So happy for you!

Flower said...

Yay! So happy for you all!