| Expecting the worst experience led to us actually having the best. Although forewarned that sonographers don't tell you anything here, they wait for the report which can take a week - our sonographer was awesome. Initially she was a bit cold, but once she read that there was a family history of spina bifida we got the royal treatment. She talked us through everything, told us if everything looked OK etc. Straight away she identified that the placenta was at the front (anterior) which is why I've not felt any movement. Its acting as a cushion, I might not feel anything definite for a few more weeks. She also identified that my uterus lining was very thick, so an indication that my endometritis is still going strong, which may account for the pain I've been having. The baby moved a lot, but she worked really hard to get thorough shots and reassured us that the baby was healthy. Then the sex, I couldn't believe it when she announced we were having another 'pink' one. I was relieved that the baby was OK, but when I walked outside I just cried and cried. I've never understood people that act so disappointed on hearing the sex ,I think to myself, get over it, at least its healthy. But I found myself bitterly disappointed. I tried not to expect a boy or even allow myself to think about it too much, but I'm still a little sad. I feel sad for Steve because I know he had his heart set on a little boy. A little guy to watch football with. He just groans, how am I going to cope with three women in the house?! If this had have been a boy, I think our family would have been complete, but now we know we're going to have to try for a forth, eventually! Probably not something I will say to Steve for another few years! I feel that buying new baby things is unnecessary when the baby can have handmedowns from the girls, isn't that awful to think like that?! Anyway, the experience was better than I had anticipated and I'm glad I have some more answers now about the pregnancy. My appointment with the OB was pretty uneventful. Although she noted that my blood pressure had spiked, which I didn't have a problem with my previous pregnancies (much to everyone's shock - I actually maintain a healthy blood pressure!). Because there is no history there, she said she'd just keep an eye on it. I'll spare the rest of the gory details of my appointment!! Suffice to say, Steve has decided its 100% not necessary for him to attend any future OB appointments! I still have to wait for a specialist to review the scan details and my OB will call on the 21 April. But at this point, but I'm not terribly concerned. |