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My Due Date: July 22, 2014I have given birth!
Age: 46 years old
Location: Seattle, United States
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My child is ALREADY difficult.
By emmapeal9 » Posted Feb. 6, 2014 6:39pm - 270 views - 2 comments
I blame my husband because he's stubborn as hell.
I had my 16 week appointment today.
Of course, the OB couldn't find Peep's heart beat on the fetal doppler. I didn't even freak out, because somehow I knew this would happen. So nurse and doc rolled in the giant, archaic ultrasound machine. The picture on these is so awful, I don't know why they are even used anymore. This one was BEIGE with DIALS on the base. It had to be 20 years old.
Peep continued to be shy during the quick ultrasound with back turned to us. We got a great shot of the spine and head with some visible movement which I always adore. But, with back turned to us, it made finding the heart beat flutter on that fuzzy black and white almost impossible. FINALLY, doc found it and was satisfied.
I don't think my doc is particularly great at doing ultrasounds. She started VERY low just above my pubic bone, and the skin there is so sensitive there and she was pressing super hard. I left all red and irritated. I get that she's not an ultrasound tech, but seriously. When we went for the NT scan, the tech at maternal fetal medicine started high on my belly with a sharp downward angle and it was easy and comfortable. Maybe because I had just emptied my bladder for the urine sample it was more difficult? I dunno. I'm not enjoying these as much as I expected.
I'm excited for the anatomy scan in 4 weeks because we'll get to find out the gender. FINALLY! But the office ultrasound tech is about as warm as a codfish and has the sense of humor of Joseph Stalin. My husband is not a fan. I hope this time around she shows a little enthusiasm.
I didn't really get a chance to ask my doc any questions. I felt a bit rushed out of there today. I hope all of our appointments aren't going to be this way. I'm terrible at being firm/confrontation. Speaking of which - When do you girls think I should start asking questions about our birth plan? I've formulated some opinions in my personal education and bit of research.
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My child is ALREADY difficult.
By emmapeal9 » Posted Feb. 6, 2014 6:39pm - 270 views - 2 comments
I blame my husband because he's stubborn as hell.
I had my 16 week appointment today.
Of course, the OB couldn't find Peep's heart beat on the fetal doppler. I didn't even freak out, because somehow I knew this would happen. So nurse and doc rolled in the giant, archaic ultrasound machine. The picture on these is so awful, I don't know why they are even used anymore. This one was BEIGE with DIALS on the base. It had to be 20 years old.
Peep continued to be shy during the quick ultrasound with back turned to us. We got a great shot of the spine and head with some visible movement which I always adore. But, with back turned to us, it made finding the heart beat flutter on that fuzzy black and white almost impossible. FINALLY, doc found it and was satisfied.
I don't think my doc is particularly great at doing ultrasounds. She started VERY low just above my pubic bone, and the skin there is so sensitive there and she was pressing super hard. I left all red and irritated. I get that she's not an ultrasound tech, but seriously. When we went for the NT scan, the tech at maternal fetal medicine started high on my belly with a sharp downward angle and it was easy and comfortable. Maybe because I had just emptied my bladder for the urine sample it was more difficult? I dunno. I'm not enjoying these as much as I expected.
I'm excited for the anatomy scan in 4 weeks because we'll get to find out the gender. FINALLY! But the office ultrasound tech is about as warm as a codfish and has the sense of humor of Joseph Stalin. My husband is not a fan. I hope this time around she shows a little enthusiasm.
I didn't really get a chance to ask my doc any questions. I felt a bit rushed out of there today. I hope all of our appointments aren't going to be this way. I'm terrible at being firm/confrontation. Speaking of which - When do you girls think I should start asking questions about our birth plan? I've formulated some opinions in my personal education and bit of research.
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 | Comment from mrsamanda » Posted Feb. 6, 2014 10:10pm I plan to ask my doctor anything I've been recently thinking of at any visit. I don't think it's too early to discuss anything if you have concerns or ideas or just want to know in general what your doctor's opinions are on the subject. |
 | Comment from jennavee » Posted Feb. 6, 2014 8:29pm I had the same thing happen to me...she started really low by my pubic bone, and turns out that's where the baby was. She said a lot of times that's the case when they can't find a heartbeat. |
