Monday morning Brad and I had our 3rd OBGYN appointment. We thought I was supposed to have blood drawn to finish our genetic testing for genetic diseases, but, the Dr. said they don't do it until a Minimum of 16 weeks. Well.. I was 15 weeks and 6 days.... A DAY SHORT. So... On November 1st I will have my blood drawn (20 weeks) AND we get to find out the gender!
The baby's heart beat slowed down a little bit to 150. The Dr. said this was pretty normal, and that we should start making our guesses on the sex of the baby! I am SO looking forward to finding out!
I started having really bad rib aches and pains about 2 weeks ago (at about 14 weeks). I had called the Dr's office and talked to a nurse and she thought that this was probably due to having a lot of movement of my inner organs because the baby is starting to really take up some room. On Monday, the Dr. diagnosed me with intercostal inflammation. This is swelling in the muscles between my ribs due to pressure from the baby. I was informed that I can take Tylenol when the pain gets overbearingly painful, but not to rely on Tylenol for a relief. I have been using a heating pad when I go to bed to help me relax a little. I cannot sleep on my left side at all due to pain, and sitting through class all day really doesn't help the issue. I also have been having a hard time riding in the car as the position of sitting causes my ribs to push out even more. I am starting to get accustomed to the pain, but it is still a nuisance.
Overall, the ribs have been my only major symptoms of pregnancy... or at least its the only one that really affects my daily life and annoys me. I have had a pretty calm pregnancy so far... and that makes me think that this child is going to be hellacious when it comes out! haha. I love being pregnant though.. so far. Everyone has told me that pregnancy is the hardest thing you'll go through.. but I've been actually enjoying it. I'm so excited to meet the little guy/gal and I'm really looking forward to the parenting process. ... call me crazy... I know.
I'm starting to really feel movements now, and it kinda freaked me out for a few days, but now I'm getting used to it. I really feel it when I'm sitting on the couch or sitting in class. I can also feel it shortly after I eat a meal that is super filling. I'm so excited to start feeling the kid kick! :) ... until the excitement wears off... but I'm sure that will be a while.
Here is a 16 week picture! I will be sure to post another picture next week so you all can see my growth!
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