I thought I'd do an update from my 22 week OB appt. At my appt on Friday, I was told that my blood pressure (bp) is creeping up a bit and so is my weight (though the nurse said I'm right on track)! You'd think I'd be more concerned about the bp but really, it's the weight gain. I'm up 11 lbs. UGH. I really don't feel fatter but dh oh so sweetly said that I don't look too different but he can feel it when he touches my arms/legs. EWWW....gross. I really didn't think I'd mind gaining weight but reality has set in. I'm going to get a lot bigger/fatter and I'm not so OK with it as I thought I would be.
At the appt I also mentioned to Dr. S that I've been having a lot of heart flutters/palpitations lately. I also had a freaky episode of having heart flutters every 5-10 seconds for about an hour two weeks ago. Now, I do have a heart murmur that shows up only when I'm pg (and is VERY common in pg women) so I didn't think too much about the flutters until they started happening every day, when I lie on my left side, and when I drink cold liquids. Dr. S sent me to a cardiologist today. He said, "It's better to be safe than sorry." And, I agree.
At my heart appt today, my blood pressure was normal but my EKG was not. Honestly, it was scary seeing ABNORMAL written all over the report. From what I can remember, Dr. E said my heart is slow at pushing out enough blood and one ventricle is having a hard time keeping up (He showed me my heart rhythms and saw what he meant.) Dr. E said that he usually sees that with patients with high blood pressure and thinks it's weird that my bp is fine. He thinks my heart flutters will go away once I deliver but the abnormal EKG is what is making me go in for several more tests. I have to have a heart echo done next month (basically, a u/s of my heart, then a stress test, and then another u/s of my heart) and wear a heart monitor for a MONTH (but I can't start that until Tricare approves it.)
I'm glad that I mentioned the heart flutters to my OB and that I was able to see Dr. E about it. I'm glad to be taken seriously when it has to do with my heart...even if it turns out to be nothing.
I also want to mention that so far, our skittle is growing well and is healthy! My u/s report showed that everything is measuring spot on for our little one and has no markers for chromosomal abnormalities.
I'm not sure if anyone is still reading this blog and that's OK if that's true (and if you are, THANK YOU!!!). It always makes me feel better to write out what's happening and I'll have a bit of a journal from my pg. :)
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I agree: Better safe than sorry! I'm so thrilled that everything is still looking good!!!:) YAY!
I read it every time you post and am so happy that things are going well for you. continue posting!!!
Angie! I know that babies are a blessing, but they do wreak havoc on your body for a little while. Fortunately for you, though, you have a high metabolism and you are already really athletic so getting back into shape post-baby isn't going to be as hard as you think. Don't worry about the body issues right now. Weight is a good thing for the baby and you will lose it once he/she comes into the world. I have faith that you live healthy and so your weight won't be an issue in the least. I'm just so darned excited that all this work has paid off for you finally and you guys finally have a little one on the way. :) Take it easy, Mommy, and worry about eating healthy and baby names and what color to paint the baby's room and things of that nature. Everything will fall into place as it should...it already has. Many hugs and kisses to you, hubby, and the belly.
Angie,
completely agree with Lydie Pie, the weight does come off very easily, don't worry about it. I gained 40lbs (I wasn't eating for 2 either), but afterwards it fell off. Most of it was fluids. I was back at pre-pregnancy weight within about 6 months.
Glad everything is still looking good, keep us posted, we love hearing of your progress!
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