We had our 12 week appointment this past Thursday for new baby Smith. This one was kind of a big deal because it was the first time we heard the heartbeat. I don't know why but I was really nervous about it. With Porter, I was foot loose and fancy free. I never worried about a thing. With this baby, I what-if myself to d-e-a-t-h. Exactly what I tell myself and other people not to do, but I cannot seem to help it.
No worries though, this baby appears to be just as healthy as my first one. Heart beat is strong at 158-ish and it took her about 3 seconds to find it. The baby even gave he a big ol kick as she put the doppler on my tummy. It was pretty amazing and very reassuring! Other than that, we are text book. My labs looked great, my numbers are good, my blood pressure is slightly low. The baby is about the size of a lime. She gave us a 12 week replica baby to demonstrate the size and formation of the baby (all systems are formed, just not matured). I took the plastic baby home and sat with Porter and said this is your new baby brother or sister in mommy's tummy right now. He smiled. And took it. And chewed the head. Sigh. So he doesn't get it yet but I have no doubt he will be a great big brother!
FAQ's for the First 12 Weeks
1. How are you feeling?
I feel like this question should have an * by the answer. The answer is great, but the truth is, I don't have as many choices as when I was pregnant with P. I have a 14 mo old to run after now, so even if I am tired, I am doing stuff. By the end of the day, I am zonked. I tend to fizzle by 10 PM at the latest. It has been a fairly easy 12 weeks, with bouts of intense fatigue and wooziness. Never got sick, but LOTS of foods frequently don't sound good and I often change my mind on what I want. And shockingly, my appetite has decreased and stuff like toast becomes my whole meal.
2. Awww you are showing now!
Eeeyup. 12 weeks and I am in that awesome, "Is she pregnant or just putting on some LB's?" stage. Of course those that know, see the bump, strangers I am sure, see a pot belly.
3. So you are REALLY not going to find out what the baby is?
Nope. Not as of now. Neil really wants the surprise and I can't rightly know cause I will tell him or buy stuff that will make it obvious. Plus, the more I think about it, the more I want to wait. There are so few big surprises in your life. It isn't like we are never finding out, in approx. 190 days everyone will know!
4. Are you hoping for one or the other??
Yes and no. I want a girl, cause then I will have one of each and I would consider being done having kids. But, I don't think Neil is gonna let me get away with only 2! I think we will have a third, but who knows. I like the idea of close brothers and I love having a boy. But all the girl stuff is fun too. So, honestly, I don't really care. It will be great either way!
5. Ugh, I feel for you being pregnant in the summer....
Sigh. I feel for me too! But what are you gonna do??? Thankfully we have a pool and we are planning a couple small get-aways to escape the heat. My office is kept super cold in the summer. Other than that, I will just have to get through it! I am hoping to go on maternity leave a couple weeks early so a little relaxation at the end won't hurt!
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