According to the genetic ultrasound technician Dr. Salvay! Thursday we went in the for genetic test where they measure different parts of the anatomy to test for Down's syndrome. Everything is normal so far. I also had 7 tubes of blood taken (and the bruise to prove it!) and the results that are trickling in look good as well. I love that I can see my results online within a few days. I don't have my blood count back yet which I predict will show a little anemia. It's pretty normal in pregnancy since all this extra plasma dilutes the red blood cells and also I've noticed I bruise really easy and the bruises last for a long time. I should take extra iron probably but I can't handle any more supplements at this point. Also, I think I'm starting to show a teensy bit, but it also looks and feels like bloat. I've gained a few pounds back since my initial 6 pound loss, but I'm not yet up to my original weight. I feel like I'm eating a ton lately though! Feels good after those few weeks of starvation.
Last Tuesday we went to a birth fair which gave us an introduction to the available birth resources here in Santa Cruz. It definitely had a hippie vibe, of course, but we got to meet 2 of the midwives from our doctor's practice and got some info on diaper services and prenatal yoga stuff. Lots of decisions to make over the next few months regarding who we want to be involved with the prenatal, birth and postnatal times.
In other news, Jen's wedding is next weekend and I'm mostly prepared for that. I only work Wednesday this week, have an eight hour class tomorrow and a salon appointment on Tuesday. Another full week but I'm looking forward to a weekend getaway, even if it is in the suburbs of Sacramento! Also looking forward to Jen's happy day.
Today we went to the Bonny Doon Firehouse's annual un-pancake breakfast which is a fundraiser for the department. We went with Sandra, Sage and River and those boys were super excited to be around the fire trucks. It was hard to get Sage to leave!
Jake bought a little present for the unborn:
A little red onsie size 0-6 with an antique fire truck on it. So cute. We bought River the same one last year but it's in a bigger size. We'll probably inherit that one so Pumpkin will be promoting the fire house for a full year! So far we have one onsie and one diaper (a sample from the birth fair). As Jake put it, we are set for about 2 hours of baby care taking!
3 comments:
So happy all is well so far. Enjoy every stage of your pregnancy. It is the only time you can eat and gain weight and have a good excuse for doing both.
Looks like Jake is really loving the idea of having a little one around the house. It really is a great feeling...even better than having a dog. (No offense to the animal lovers) And babies are much more fun to buy things for.
Love,
The elders
We are so glad you are doing these weekly postings! We love to hear as many details as you are willing to share, especially with you 3 being so far away. Little Cranberry/Pumpkin is one loved baby, that's for sure.
Jake is optimistic when he estimates your onsie and diaper = 2 hours of care-taking! Those early horizontal poops can wipe you out in a minute!
Ok so I can't believe I didn't have the link to this before. Pat just sent it to me. The pic of the onesie is adorable. Glad you're feeling better!
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