[LeahLo]

So I go in at 2:15 p.m. today and my DP will be with me. I don't know why I'm so nervous! Actually, that's silly, I know exactly why...there are SO many things that can go wrong and my worst nightmare is finding out that something happened to my baby. And the time is just creeping by. Not to mention this new "symptom" I've developed...stuffy nose that turns into a sinus headache. GAH. I'm stressed.

I don't even know what to expect at this appointment. Originally my doctor said they would do a sonogram at my 2nd, but that was before I had to do an "emergency" one at my 1st because doc wanted to make sure my pregnancy wasn't ectopic...so I bet they skip that this time, which sucks, I want to see baby again.

I need to just stop thinking about it and breathe.

 

[zjande]

Stop thinking about it & breathe!

Come back after your appt & tell us all how perfect it went!

I hope those nasty headaches get lost asap.

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[LeahLo]

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Originally Posted by zjande Stop thinking about it & breathe! Come back after your appt & tell us all how perfect it went! I hope those nasty headaches get lost asap. :

Thank you!!! The time is getting closer and now I'm just giddy.

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[Friendlee]

I go in for my second appt today too. (1:40pm). And I'm nervous too! I guess at the first appt., it was still that first trimester and I felt like if something went wrong, we were braced for it. Now that we've seen baby and felt symptoms and announced the pregnancy, it just seems like it would be a significantly different kind of loss if something is wrong. (Not to discount any loss...there is NO easy loss).

I feel nervous that they won't be able to hear the heartbeat and my husband is a little worried that I don't seem to be growing like the other pregnany women we know. We were at a baby shower this weekend and it was pregnant central. Lots of pregos and all showing...even the ones that are just a week or two ahead of me.

So, I'm with ya. It's good to know I'm not the only one who feels nervous. But lets both think positive thoughts and not subject our babies to the worry chemicals...calm, slow breaths. Piece of cake. Hope you'll let us know how it went.

 

[LeahLo]

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Originally Posted by Friendlee I go in for my second appt today too. (1:40pm). And I'm nervous too! I guess at the first appt., it was still that first trimester and I felt like if something went wrong, we were braced for it. Now that we've seen baby and felt symptoms and announced the pregnancy, it just seems like it would be a significantly different kind of loss if something is wrong. (Not to discount any loss...there is NO easy loss). I feel nervous that they won't be able to hear the heartbeat and my husband is a little worried that I don't seem to be growing like the other pregnany women we know. We were at a baby shower this weekend and it was pregnant central. Lots of pregos and all showing...even the ones that are just a week or two ahead of me. So, I'm with ya. It's good to know I'm not the only one who feels nervous. But lets both think positive thoughts and not subject our babies to the worry chemicals...calm, slow breaths. Piece of cake. Hope you'll let us know how it went.

Everything went great!

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It was actually a very short appointment, my doc is kind of a no nonsense kind of lady, which is fine with me, I guess. lol They just checked me out, asked me questions and then used the doppler so that myself and my DP could hear the heartbeat! It was so strong! I cried again just like I did last time and my DP was just amazed. But now I can relax, at least for a little while.

I am not showing yet either and have only gained 1 lb. I was concerned about it at first, but clearly the baby is growing...at my 1st appointment, they tried to hear the heart with the doppler and couldn't pick it up, (she rubbed that thing on my belly for a good 15 minutes!) but I later had a sonogram that showed everything. This time, she had barely touched the doppler to me and there it was, thumping away.

Anyways, you're not alone in the not showing yet! And how did your appointment go?

 

[boobs4milk]

WOOOHOOO for wonderful appts!

Good luck, Friendlee!

 

[Friendlee]

Glad to hear it went well. All looks well on my end too! It took a second to find the heartbeat...we kept hearing mine and then finally a much faster whoosh whoosh took over and there it was! After losing 11lbs, I've apparently gained 2 of them back and she showed me right where my uterus is currently, cause I asked "Where exactly should I be looking?" (since no particluar part of my abdomen is popping). It was good to know where the little pumpkin is exactly.

Next appointment is May 1st - where we get to have an ultrasund and hopefully learn the gender!

 

[kathleen_mary]

I am going for my second appointment today. My DH is coming with me. I am nervous and excited. Hoping to hear a heartbeat....wish me luck!

 

[LeahLo]

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Originally Posted by kathleen_mary I am going for my second appointment today. My DH is coming with me. I am nervous and excited. Hoping to hear a heartbeat....wish me luck!

Best wishes, let us know how everything goes!!!

 

[kathleen_mary]

Ok, so I went and heard the heartbeat! It was beyond cool, and I realized that I absolutely did not actually believe this was real until today. My husband was there and excited and all is good.

But I was a little off-put by the doctor, who was a bit anti-natural childbirth. I rarely take medication, even advil or anything like that. And when I do take things like benedryl or vicadin or whatever, I have sort of extreme reactions (like extreme drowsiness and nausea). Not like I'm allergic, just very sensitive. So I don't like to take medicine. He asked me what I do for cramps, and I said I try to exercise, take a hot shower, or lay down and he was like, "well, you don't have cramps then". Excuse me? (I actually used to have pretty severe cramps and found walking to be the best cure for them.)

But I will not let that spoil my good mood today! And we have invited our parents (both sets!) over for dinner on Friday and will tell them! I can't wait!

 

[AuntieLiz]

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Originally Posted by kathleen_mary But I was a little off-put by the doctor, who was a bit anti-natural childbirth. I rarely take medication, even advil or anything like that. And when I do take things like benedryl or vicadin or whatever, I have sort of extreme reactions (like extreme drowsiness and nausea). Not like I'm allergic, just very sensitive. So I don't like to take medicine. He asked me what I do for cramps, and I said I try to exercise, take a hot shower, or lay down and he was like, "well, you don't have cramps then". Excuse me? (I actually used to have pretty severe cramps and found walking to be the best cure for them.)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do yourself and your baby a favor and find a healthcare provider who believes in you and supports your birth choices. It makes me so sad to hear about loser docs like this one. Don't let that guy ruin your pregnancy and birth with his negativity and condescension. Run! Get out while you can!
please?

 

[Ms. Cellaneous]

Oh, I'm so glad everyone had good 2nd appts and heard your little beans' heartbeats. My appt isn't till next week and I'm already starting to get a little nervous. Also haven't gained weight, haven't had a lot of symptoms so these appointments are really important to verify that I haven't just dreamed this whole pregnancy thing! Hopefully after this second appt I'll gain some confidence.

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Originally Posted by kathleen_mary Ok, so I went and heard the heartbeat! It was beyond cool, and I realized that I absolutely did not actually believe this was real until today. My husband was there and excited and all is good. But I was a little off-put by the doctor, who was a bit anti-natural childbirth. I rarely take medication, even advil or anything like that. And when I do take things like benedryl or vicadin or whatever, I have sort of extreme reactions (like extreme drowsiness and nausea). Not like I'm allergic, just very sensitive. So I don't like to take medicine. He asked me what I do for cramps, and I said I try to exercise, take a hot shower, or lay down and he was like, "well, you don't have cramps then". Excuse me? (I actually used to have pretty severe cramps and found walking to be the best cure for them.) But I will not let that spoil my good mood today! And we have invited our parents (both sets!) over for dinner on Friday and will tell them! I can't wait!

Yay for hearing the heartbeat but boo for Dr. Clueless!! What exactly would he know about how menstrual cramps feel, anyway?! I hope you can find someone more supportive. But in the meantime, hope you have a great celebration on Friday night!!