15 weeks down, 25 more to go!
(Roughly)
Being in America has it's perks. For example, seeing a doctor who knows her sh*t. At my appt yesterday, my doctor, Dr. Simone, was reading over my records from St. Kitts. These "records" are basically handwritten notes on a 3 fold pamphlet. It says things like, "she's ok," "she lost 5 lbs," etc. As Dr. Simone was reading over the records, she furrows her brow and frowns. I asked if everything was alright, and that led to this exchange:
Dr. Simone- It looks like... Did, um, did your doctor test you for sickle cell?
Stephanie- I don't know. She told me she was running tests, but didn't say what tests. I asked, she just said "routine tests."
Dr. Simone- She didn't explain what tests she did on you? Ok... uh, is your doctor down there white?
Stephanie- Nope. Black.
Dr. Simone (who, by the way, is black)- So, let me get this straight. Your BLACK DOCTOR gave your white butt a test for sickle cell? Doesn't she know only BLACK people get that?! You aren't even remotely black!! AND It looks like she didn't test you for cystic fibrosis, which usually only affects white people! Are there any other doctors down there you can see?!
Ahh, so reassuring. Ha! Luckily, everything is going just fine (and yes, I got tested for CF). I got to see a new sonogram image. The baby is much bigger, but... I am not posting the picture. I am really excited to have a baby, but I am am less excited to post creepy sonogram pictures where my baby's head looks like the jolly roger flag from a pirate ship. The only thing that's not so great? I have to get a 20 week sonogram, in America. At some specialist. This itself is not really bad (it's just to make sure I am not high risk). However, given the cost of airline tickets between SK and USA, I might have to extend my time here in the states. Rob and I aren't sure what we will do, but we'll have to decide soon. Oy vey...
How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I am up to 119. So, I gained 4 lbs that I lost back!
Maternity clothes? I did buy some shirts and a pair of linen pants. I didn't bring a ton of clothes home with me, so I've been taking advantage of them. They are super comfy!
Measurements: Waist- 28 Hips- 34
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping alright. Freddy, our cat, bites me everytime I move though...
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat for the first time!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? ROB! I hate being away from him, and I hate that he didn't get to hear the heartbeat with me :(
Movement: Nothing really. Every now and then I feel some pressure, and my tummy gets hard. I guess that is technically the baby moving, but it doesn't FEEL like moving yet.
Food cravings: Nothing still. I have been pigging out on food that I missed in St. Kitts, but no preg cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, not really. Which ROCKS!
Have you started to show yet: Depends on who you ask. Depends on what I'm weaing. Depends on when I last ate.
Total weight gain/loss: I am up to 119. So, I gained 4 lbs that I lost back!
Maternity clothes? I did buy some shirts and a pair of linen pants. I didn't bring a ton of clothes home with me, so I've been taking advantage of them. They are super comfy!
Measurements: Waist- 28 Hips- 34
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping alright. Freddy, our cat, bites me everytime I move though...
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat for the first time!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? ROB! I hate being away from him, and I hate that he didn't get to hear the heartbeat with me :(
Movement: Nothing really. Every now and then I feel some pressure, and my tummy gets hard. I guess that is technically the baby moving, but it doesn't FEEL like moving yet.
Food cravings: Nothing still. I have been pigging out on food that I missed in St. Kitts, but no preg cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, not really. Which ROCKS!
Have you started to show yet: Depends on who you ask. Depends on what I'm weaing. Depends on when I last ate.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! But I really miss Rob
Looking forward to: Seeing Rob again! Oh, and finding out the sex. It was still too early to find out yesterday.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! But I really miss Rob
Looking forward to: Seeing Rob again! Oh, and finding out the sex. It was still too early to find out yesterday.
Hi Steph!! It's LENA! Im so excited about your pregnancy! Looks like you're a few weeks behind me :)
ReplyDeleteI'm due Oct. 17th, and currently in my 18th week! Yay for babies at conventions :)
Hope all is well! xoxo
Stephie---You look wonderful and much happier now that you aren't dealing with morning, (okay all-day), sickness. And while I look forward to your posts each week, I'm really looking forward to your return to de island!
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