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Pregnancy update(ewin0210)

Posted : 7/17/2010 7:43:34 AM

I had an appt with my high risk OB yesterday to measure the growth of the baby. She was concerned that the diet I am on might impact the growth/gain of the baby(no complex carbs, no refined sugar, no starch, no gluten). But it was clearly not a problem! At 28w4d he is estimated as weighing 3 lbs2ounces. A 28 week average is 2.2 lbs and 29 weeks average is just 2.5 lbs. So clearly he's getting what he needs! His head is measuring 2 weeks ahead!!!!!! I told my DH that that comes from his side of the family. I'm excited to see how big this one gets! It will be strange to have a baby with lots of substance to him! lol The technician also pointed out that he has hair growing on the back of his head :) And she got this super fabulous profile shot:
[IMG]http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j60/emilycard/fun2/28w4d-u-s.jpg[/IMG]

Next appt is next friday with my regular OB. And then at 32 weeks I go in for a non stress test and another growth scan. After which I'll have NST's and growth scans every 2 weeks until 36 weeks. ANd then I'll get them weekly! Hard to believe I'm as far as I am!

cakana

Posted : 7/17/2010 8:25:17 AM

That's great news Emily. I know you must be hugely relieved that things are going so smoothly. I'm so excited for all of you.

JackieG

Posted : 7/17/2010 8:54:30 AM

I'm so happy and excited for you! Big Smile

3girls

Posted : 7/17/2010 9:30:44 AM

That's great!!

miranadobe

Posted : 7/17/2010 9:32:47 AM

Ok, *I* got teary looking at this gorgeous ultrasound! So happy to hear everything is going so well and that your doctors are so on top of everything.

tiffy

Posted : 7/17/2010 4:34:53 PM

Yahoo Emily! I forget do you know the sex or is it a surprise! Again, great news!

sillysally

Posted : 7/17/2010 4:48:07 PM

Hey I can actually tell what I'm looking at in that unltrasound pic! I'm glad everything is going well! Out of curiosity, what is the reason for the diet (not trying to be nosy)?

sl2crmeg

Posted : 7/17/2010 5:30:43 PM

That is the most beautiful ultrasound pic ever :) wheeee!

ewin0210

Posted : 7/18/2010 6:43:41 AM

Thanks so much guys :)

And be nosey with me. I'm ok! lol The diet helps with my ulcerative colitis. Its called the specific carbohydrate diet. And it has been shown to help those with irritable bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and crohn's. As well as those who are autistic. Its not an easy diet. And usually, when I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding I don't need to be on it. But pregnancy adds stress to your body and stress is one of the major components that can cause uc flares. So after a few months of on and off symptoms of a flare brewing I bit the bullet and went on the diet. It'll be pretty great with post partum weight loss though. Last time I was back to my pre pregnancy weight and size at 2-3 weeks.

huskymom

Posted : 7/18/2010 10:43:05 AM

Um...can I get that diet plan please? Hehe. I'm still not back to prepreggo weight. LOL

I'm so glad things are going so great for you! It will be great to welcome a new little one around here.

shamrockmommy

Posted : 7/18/2010 12:39:02 PM

That is an awesome ultrasound! Glad everything is going great and I am not one bit surprised at the health and vigor of your baby due to your diet :)

Chuffy

Posted : 7/18/2010 2:22:14 PM

I'm so happy for you and that picture is so beautiful! I'm so excited, can't wait to "meet" your little one... Also kinda jealous as well tho! Savour it all for me, k? :-)

scrubsfiend

Posted : 7/19/2010 1:37:30 PM

That is such wonderful, exciting news! Awesome sono pic. I can't wait til mine are that clear. Congrats on the smooth progress.

Chuffy

Posted : 7/19/2010 2:49:34 PM

Scrubs?? You too? OMGOMGOMG! Big Smile

I'm pretty much dancing with excitement here, that's awesome! Wish all you gals were bumpy at the same time as me though!

janobonano

Posted : 7/19/2010 3:04:55 PM

Congrats! What a wonderful ultrasound pic. How are you coming along on names? Big Smile

ewin0210
I'm excited to see how big this one gets! It will be strange to have a baby with lots of substance to him! lol

Willa was 2 weeks early, and 5 lbs, 10 oz. And always skinny! She never had that chubbiness to her. Sonja was one week late, and 7 lbs, 12 oz. She's a total squishy chunky-monkey. Both were born in March. Of course I kept all of Willa's clothes, but now Sonja is in 6-9 month sized clothes, which are all fall/winter clothes! By winter she's going to be wearing sundresses! I can't believe I'm going to have to buy her more clothes.

Oh, and congrats to Amy too!!