9/02/09 was our perinatologist appointment. We are 9 wks! I was so nervous and had no idea what to expect. Russ was waiting for me in the parking lot and told me I came close to hitting two vehicles while pulling into the parking lot. HAA! He said.. "Woman! Did you not realize you almost got hit" I laughed and said "Yes, I knew" My mind was just on the appointment. That's pretty bad. I had to fill out my life history and then they asked me to give a urine sample so they can check to see if I have sugar in my urine. After that they weighed me (hate that part) but I lost 20 pounds :) then took my blood pressure... which was good.
We went back to the room to get ready for the ultrasound. No need to get undressed!! This was done on my stomach. I handed her the USB Key.. and she said "Oh.. we don't do that, we are trying to take it off the web" How rude.. I was looking forward to getting the pictures on the USB Key. Instead we get the normal pictures, just like everyone else.. but that is okay :)
She was a little rough doing the ultrasound, I had to ask her to not press so hard.
Then after we saw our baby.. the pain didn't bother me. There the baby was.. just a moving around, arms and legs going to town. Such a little wiggly worm. I cried when I saw that and we also heard the heart beat. Sounded like a galloping horse. Russ just watched in amazement. We've never seen anything like this. Our baby!! Is right there. Growing so fast!
She was trying to count the heart beats, but laughed because the baby wouldn't stop wiggling. Finally.. Heart beat was 183 beats per minute. Very strong. A lot of people think it's a girl, but we will take whatever God gives us :)
I was in love! I didn't want to leave the room and I wanted to keep watching the screen... Russ said it looked just like a cartoon... it was wild.
Here are a few pictures of our ultrasound:
Amazing the difference :)
Now.. on to our doctor.. Dr Ho (Really, that is her name) She was so not friendly. Had the coldest hand shake. She sat down and barely reviewed my information... and then she said "Why are you here"? I looked at her strangely and said well.. because my OBGYN recommended that we come to AMFM (Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine) because of my auto immune disease. Then she said "Is it certain that's what you have? I mean who tested you"? I was in shock! I told her Yes.. it's certain, I was tested because of the miscarriages I had and the specialist needed to know. How in the world could she ask me those questions. She obviously didn't read my information. She went over all the medications I'm taking and told me that I can get off the medications week 12. The only thing I will keep taking will be the prenatals, folic acid, baby aspirin and my blood thinner injections. She questioned why I was on prednisone and I told her because of my auto immune disease.. then snapped back and said that's just for you.. not the baby, so there is no need to be on that. Lady.. it's working! Russ was so mad, but I tried to not let it ruin my day. Satan sure was working hard. I go back for my 20 wk check up, and believe me.. I will be seeing another doctor. No more Dr Ho, please.
God is amazing! We are overcoming this long journey. Praising God! :)
More to come...
Rachel, This is so amazing to look at your baby "Girl" :) ultrasound pictures and to think how very far God has traveled with you and Russ. I remember the very first time I read your blog, and now, here you are a lil Momma. Remember when Kelli talked about Army Men..hehe and how you guys got First class on the plane. And, oh my, all the wonderful people you have met along the way. This is all such a beautiful blessing from God. You two have truly shown what Faith is all about. I'm thinking that Dr Ho could perhaps be touched by you, Russ, and all about your journey with God. Maybe God placed you in her life for a reason ?? This will be interesting, as what Satin meant for bad, God can use for good. I am so very happy for you kiddo! You are in my prayers, always. Sweet Dreams. Linda
ReplyDeleteCongrats again!! Love the ultrasound pics!! Just say NO TO DR. HO!!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say hello and let you know our family is praying for you! My husband and I go to Prince of Peace where Cindy works and she has mentioned you quite frequently on facebook. We are pregnant as well, and due in January with twins! We actually are going to AMFM too and weren't so impressed with Dr. Ho. :) We have seen Dr Molina and he was better at least. Best of luck to you! You are in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! So sorry you had a bad experience with the Dr. but glad you did not let it ruin your mood. We are so happy for you both and will continue to pray for all 3 of you.
ReplyDeleteIf you can try to ask for an appointment with Dr. Yeagley she is great..if you see her let her know Jim and I said hello.
Amber