We went to see the Specialist again today. I had an ultrasound to check on the baby and take some measurements, had my blood drawn for some genetic testing, and had a consultation with the Doctor. He said the baby looks great and growing right on track. He also reviewed my blood work I had re-done to check my Hemoglobin levels. My hemoglobin on the new blood work was a little lower than the original blood work but still slightly high. But he said the levels are only A LITTLE high, and since I am not experiencing any symptoms, and the baby looks fine, he released me from "high risk" status. He fully expects that I will have a perfectly normal, healthy pregnancy. HORRAY!!!! So I will no longer need to see him. While this is great news I am honesly a little sad because I will not get all the extra ultrasounds like I have been anymore. I will only have one more ultrasoud when I am 21 weeks pregnant which is routine for all pregnancies, in that ultraosund they will just check the baby's growth and hopefully be able to tell if it is a BOY OR GIRL! So mark your calenders! October 19th is the big day!
As for how I am feeling. I am doing pretty good! My nausea is gone and I feel like the 2nd tirmester energy boost everyone talks about is about to kick in and just in time too! I was feeling like a zombie for a while! I am starting to notice my tummy looking a little more pronounced too. I definitely do not look pregnant yet, I think I look like I ate too many cheeseburgers! ha ha! The funny thing is I have actually lost 4 lbs since I found out I was pregnant. My doctor says this is normal because of all the nausea and food aversions in the beginning, but once you start feeling better and eating more you start to gain weight. I am still hooked on eating COLD foods lately too, maybe because it is summer, but a sno-cone sounds really good these days or some ICY COLD lemonade, the colder the better! Mmmm! Other than that, I have not had any "cravings" for anything in partigular.
Here are some pictures from the ultrasound today!
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