I had my 16 week appointment with my midwife this week, along with an OB Intake appointment with the nurse. The appointment with my midwife went good, we went over my current thyroid issues and love that we are both on the same page. Unfortunately,or maybe fortunately, she feels the same way I do about endocrinologists in Michigan. Treats patients with very old school practices. She actually couldnt refer me to an endocrinologist because she hasnt found one she is comfortable with!
We agreed that I should try to get into my current doctor treating my thyroid, which is a Holistic MD. I have tried without success, but I will keep trying to get an appointment.
Other than that the appointment was pretty typical. Got to hear the heartbeat again, strong heartbeat and my midwife is guessing boy :)
My OB Intake appointment was the appointment you usually get at your 8 week appointment. Since I switched practices later in the first trimester we are just now scheduling it. We went over my history, and she went over a lot of informative baby things for me from the hospital, testing, etc. She did call my Holistic doctors office and got a little firm with the staff there, and low and behold I had an appointment the next day!
The appointment went really well with my Holistic doctor. He put me back on my old meds and ran a full blood work panel, 15 viles of blood! We are waiting on the results to adjust my thyroid meds or add any additional supplements.
Overrall feel like my health is back on track!
Baby is the size of an avocado this week, 3 1/2 ounces, and 4 1/2 inches long. Baby's ears are close to their final position, and eyes have moved closer to the front of his/her head. Baby has also started growing toenails! Baby's heart is pumping about 25 quarts a blood a day now!
How far along? 16 Weeks
Baby Size: Avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Fluctuating 5lbs (due to change in thyroid meds)
Maternity Clothes: ALL Maternity Clothes! LOL
Stretch Marks: None that I can find
Sleep: Definitely no stomach sleeping, but sleep has never been a problem, and still isnt :) I am taking half a unisom still at night for morning sickness so that could also be helping with sleepful nights
Best Moment This Week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat again, another STRONG 160 bpm!
Miss Anything: Beer!
Movement: Nothing yet, all of it feels like gas. Dont get me started on pregnancy gas :p
Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing that hasnt changed in the last 16 weeks. I havent vomited this week, and feeling less nausea
Have you started to show: Ive been showing since week 8! Most of my weight gain was in the first trimester, it has seemed to stay the same since, just getting a little rounder now
Gender Prediction: I really dont have a gut feeling, neither does Grant. But we are getting mostly boy votes from friends and family :)
Looking forward to: Movement Festival next weekend! And anatomy scan on the 31st!
We agreed that I should try to get into my current doctor treating my thyroid, which is a Holistic MD. I have tried without success, but I will keep trying to get an appointment.
Other than that the appointment was pretty typical. Got to hear the heartbeat again, strong heartbeat and my midwife is guessing boy :)
My OB Intake appointment was the appointment you usually get at your 8 week appointment. Since I switched practices later in the first trimester we are just now scheduling it. We went over my history, and she went over a lot of informative baby things for me from the hospital, testing, etc. She did call my Holistic doctors office and got a little firm with the staff there, and low and behold I had an appointment the next day!
The appointment went really well with my Holistic doctor. He put me back on my old meds and ran a full blood work panel, 15 viles of blood! We are waiting on the results to adjust my thyroid meds or add any additional supplements.
Overrall feel like my health is back on track!
Baby is the size of an avocado this week, 3 1/2 ounces, and 4 1/2 inches long. Baby's ears are close to their final position, and eyes have moved closer to the front of his/her head. Baby has also started growing toenails! Baby's heart is pumping about 25 quarts a blood a day now!
How far along? 16 Weeks
Baby Size: Avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Fluctuating 5lbs (due to change in thyroid meds)
Maternity Clothes: ALL Maternity Clothes! LOL
Stretch Marks: None that I can find
Sleep: Definitely no stomach sleeping, but sleep has never been a problem, and still isnt :) I am taking half a unisom still at night for morning sickness so that could also be helping with sleepful nights
Best Moment This Week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat again, another STRONG 160 bpm!
Miss Anything: Beer!
Movement: Nothing yet, all of it feels like gas. Dont get me started on pregnancy gas :p
Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing that hasnt changed in the last 16 weeks. I havent vomited this week, and feeling less nausea
Have you started to show: Ive been showing since week 8! Most of my weight gain was in the first trimester, it has seemed to stay the same since, just getting a little rounder now
Gender Prediction: I really dont have a gut feeling, neither does Grant. But we are getting mostly boy votes from friends and family :)
Looking forward to: Movement Festival next weekend! And anatomy scan on the 31st!
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