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Week 16: Month Four Doctor Visit!



Yes, well we are nerds, aren't we? Today we visited the doctor for our month 4 checkup.  No ultrasound this week because we could hear baby's 150 bpm heartbeat through the doppler device (see nerdy diagram above and you too will suddenly understand intuitively how it works).  Baby was squirming around and we had to chase Shirmpy all over the place!

Everything was pretty normal.  I had off and on an unusual pain in my left thigh.  Kind of a deep muscle pulsating pain.  It started yesterday, so they said to watch for a few things, and let them know if it gets worse.  Not really a cramp.  It could be my nerve hurting already, or there is a chance for a blood clot.  But there are no other clot symptoms, which is why we are just keeping an eye on it and not worrying too much yet.  The PA said she would talk to the OB/GYN and they would call me back.

According to What to Expect, Shrimpy is 4-5 inches long, and eyes are starting to function better.  Shrimp's eyes are closed but can detect changes in light and move side to side. Shrimp's sense of touch is also developing (which can explain why baby squirmed away during the doppler search!)

I've still not felt Shrimp move yet, but now I know what to look for - feel for I guess.  Next visit we have our 20 week ultrasound and hopefully will find out what gender Shrimpy is.

Have a great week!


Cravings:  Bread (see below)

Aversions:  Nope. I'm good now I think. I even had some watermelon last weekend.

Favorite Food: Bread (see below)



Comments

  1. Team Sudar10/20/08, 12:59 PM

    OMG, nerd. omg. Why isn't there a link to the explanation of the Doppler effect?

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  2. Dena Christensen10/21/08, 11:24 AM

    I can add that in this week. I had to tape my glasses together before so I didn't have time. :)

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