I had to go in for a second ultrasound yesterday. When I went in for my first one 4 weeks ago, they couldn't see the heart very well. The doctor said that she wanted me to come back again so they could see the heart clearer.
I was excited because that meant more pictures. (Well, not all the way excited becuase it would mean making up another excuse to get out of work.) But I was excited to see the baby again. I was excited to see that it had grown. 4 weeks ago it was less than a pound. I think they said it was like 12 oz. But yesterday they told me it was 1 pound 7 oz. That's it? They why have I put on 40 pounds. CRAP. Anyway, that weight is right on track for where it should be at 24/25 weeks.
BUUUUUUUUUUUT there was a problem! They couldn't see the baby's face. They poked at me for about 3 minutes trying to get it to rotate and face the camera. But my little gusano was perfectly happy to stay nestled with its head facing my kidney in the back. I thought that maybe they were just trying to get a face shot so that we had another good photo. Like maybe they were doing it for MY benefit. I mean, the first set of photos had a nice profile view, so I thought they just wanted a better one of those for me. I should've known better given the surly attitude of the tech.
When the doctor came in to review the pictures, she told me that the heart looked good, and strong I was happy that I wouldn't have to come back again. BUT THEN SHE SAID SHE WANTED ME TO COME BACK AGAIN IN 8 WEEKS!!! WHAT THE WHAT?!?! She said they wanted to check the growth and some other things. I didn't question her, because, well, she's a doctor.
But then Reagan asked me how it went, and when I told her that the lady wants me to come back again, she said, "A THIRD one? Usually you only have one! Did they say why?" And then I felt dumb for not asking more questions about why I should come back again. Reagan suggested I ask her sister in law, who is an X-ray tech too. I thought that was a good idea
I called her on the way home, and she said that I shouldn't be worried. She said there is a list of things they have to see on the baby, and if they can't see them, then they ask you to come back again. She thought that maybe they wanted me to come back because they couldn't see the face and hence they couldn't see if the baby had a cleft palate or some other deformity. That made me feel better and yet nervous at the same time. Well, no use in getting worried just yet.
So here are the three pictures I got from yesterday. The only one that rocks is the first one. It's obviously a foot. (Well, mostly it's obvious because she wrote "FOOT" on it) The others I think they are pretty crappy. Like I said, tThe tech who took them was kind of a dill hole. Whatever.
A good example of her dill hole-ness is obvious in this next photo.
What is that? What was she thinking? I think she was pissed at me that I asked her for two sets of photos. Anyway, she gives me this horrible shot that she doesn't even label or tell me what it's *supposed* to be. A foot? The heart? My cervix? Who knows!! Thanks dill-hole X-ray tech!
Maybe she gave me a shot of the kid's crotch because she knew that I didn't want to know the sex. Like she did it just to piss me off. I wouldn't put it past her. Did I mention she was pretty much a horrible person? Yeah, I think that idea was pretty accurately conveyed.
Well, at least the third ultrasound gives me a chance for one more set of pictures, right? But it will mean making up another excuse. Well, maybe not. My job might know by then. We'll see. I might not be able to make it till then. But who knows. I really just look BIG. Not pregnant, just big.
Oh, that makes me remember. Will some of you ladies that have previously been pregnant tell my husband that while my face IS fat right now, it's just water? I tried to tell him that, I BEGGED him to believe me, but he's never seen a pregnant lady up close (let alone lived with one) so he just thinks it's fat. IT'S NOT FAT!!! I PROMISE!! (Well, maybe some of it is) I just need someone to tell him the truth. I think that I'm going to have my doctor tell him the next time I have an appt.
Let's see how he handles the truth, baby! Have a good Saturday everyone!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Another Ultrasound
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Yah, I have no idea what that last u/s picture is, either. But hooray! More opportunities to look at the little baby. Looks like quite the spine, too!
And your face is not fat, and if it is any bigger, it is because of pregnancy. What is HIS excuse?
Marcelo--it IS just water. I cringe looking at photos of me even for several weeks after delivering. The *fun* continued THAT long. I was a regular chipmunk. Hooray for more pics!.
PS You know I was 200% kidding with you in my last comments I posted?
I don't even REMEMBER what your last comment was. Maybe it was the one where I told you not to have your blog private? I knew that you weren't really upset with me. Because if you were, you probably wouldn't be commenting on this new post. And you probably would've "un-invited" me to read your blog. So when you really DO get mad and offended by something I say, go ahead and dis-invite me. I'll get the message must faster that way.
Seriously, don't stress Alicia. If they were worried about something, your Dr. would have mentioned it, I promise. The last picture is a lame attempt of a profile shot. The circle on the right is the baby's head. On the left is the abdomen. Beneath the head is what appears to be a hand. It's obvious from this pic that she couldn't get a good head shot, so don't stress!
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