Pregnancy updates
So, what have I been doing for the past week? On Wednesday the 15th, I noticed my first stretch marks. I’m so disappointed, but they aren’t on my belly. They’re on my lower back/the very top of my butt. I would say it’s just below my waistline, but it’s hard to tell where that is/was these days. I think the stretch marks are from my hips spreading, maybe? Anyway, they’re there and they’re ugly red streaks.
On Friday the 17th, I had my monthly doctor appointment. Sophia’s heart rate is still the same, and she’s kicking/moving a lot. I’ve gained five pounds since my last appointment. For those of you who have lost track that means I now weigh in at 165 pounds. I’ve been warned that at my next appointment I get to have a vaginal and anal swab for strep – oh joyous days. On the up side, he gave me some pills to help with the heartburn – YAY!! My next appointment will be next week and after that, I’ll have weekly appointments. I’m so scared and excited, mostly scared.
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:19pm
I was starting to get worried! Glad everything is ok and on schedule. The pelvics before labor are nothing to when they mess with ya in mid-contraction. Yeow. I had done labor with no meds, with an epidural and puking for 18 hours and one c-section cuz the baby was head up. Whatever way one ends up having a baby is “natural”.
August 27th, 2007 at 2:04pm
Yay for healthy babes.. I bet you’re starting to get anxious? I swear by the time my marker said 31 days left I was thinking of ways I could help the process along, I was absolutely desperate (to an extent). I can’t wait to hear more!! The exam isn’t a biggie - and usually quick. =0)