I'm still playing catchup on my first trimester. My second doctor appointment was on April 28th. I was 9 weeks and 2 days, and was finally starting to feel better after a few tough weeks.
I thought my 2nd appointment would be quick, but my doctor was at the hospital delivering a baby. They still took me back to get my weight, urine sample, and blood pressure. I actually dropped 5 pounds, and my blood pressure was low. Since my doctor wasn't there, I had to go home, and come back an hour later. I didn't mind too much since I only live 5 minutes away (and since I don't work!)
When I returned with Avery, it was a little difficult. Travis couldn't wait, because he needed to work, so I was on my own with her. When my doctor came in, she asked me if I've been eating enough, and I told her I was trying, but it had been tough the last few weeks to eat anything but cereal. I am starting to feel better now, so I'm hoping to get a little more variety in my diet. The good thing is that I'm not as worried about gaining weight too quickly anymore haha.
As far as my blood pressure, she said it was low last time, and she wasn't too worried, but just to make sure I'm eating and drinking enough, and to sit down if I feel lightheaded (which I have a lot.) It's hard to tell if I've been more lightheaded than last time, or if I just sat more because I was working at a computer, and this time I'm up and down all day with Avery. Who knows?
Anyway, she wanted to listen for the heartbeat, so the nurse gave it a try. However, Avery was NOT very happy about this. She was yelling and crying very loudly, and I think the nurse was a little flustered. Being only 9 weeks, it's hard to get the heartbeat anyway, and this was not helping. After trying for a few minutes, she said that she picked it up for a few seconds, but not long enough for me to really hear (especially over Avery.) My doctor scheduled my next appointment a little sooner than normal...in three weeks...because she's on vacation the following week. I'm sure we'll be able to hear the heartbeat by then!
As far as how it's been going so far...rough!! I have been really tired and very nauseous. I don't want most foods, and even when I do - it seems to be a one time thing. For example, I thought I wanted a cheeseburger from Applebee's, so we went there and I at some of it, but then I definitely didn't want any burgers from there for awhile! I was nervous about how I'd do at Travis's marathon yesterday, but I brought snacks with me, and luckily it was the best I've felt in a few weeks. It's been tough keeping up with a toddler, but actually Avery has been great so far, and isn't giving me too much trouble. I'm thankful that she's having a good phase, while I'm struggling. It would be really tough if she were more difficult. We've been doing a lot of sitting activities. - reading a lot of books, playing with puzzles, and playing new games on the iPad. I've also been taking her outside in the back yard - weather permitting - because she will play on her own while I sit on the patio. I'm trying hard to do the best I can, but I also think it's ok for her to play on her own a little bit.
Soon, she 'll have a sibling to play with!!
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