I had my 4 month check-up today and received great news! Although this wasn't a sonogram day, we did get to hear the heartbeat and "heard" movement. The nurse explained that when we heard certain bumps that the baby was moving, even though I can't feel it just yet...Baby's heartrate was 154, while at 12 weeks it was 164, and at 9 weeks it was 182. Never before would I have thought that everything would hang on something as "simple" as a heartbeat! It really gives new meaning and understanding to the references in the Bible of the "heart." For example, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Prov. 4:23.
The nurse measured my belly and said that I am measuring at 18 weeks even though I'm only 16 weeks. No problem, just information!
The best news of the day, however, is that I've only gained 1 pound in 4 months!!! I was half-way anticipating a gain of 8-10 pounds. I'm so hungry and I feel like I eat a lot, so 1 pound was a pleasant shock! (I'm sure it will all come eventually, but for now, I'm excited!) :-)
Thank you, everyone, for your prayers...
Pressed--Streams in the Desert
10 years ago
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It's so reassuring to hear that heartbeat! I have an appt Weds and it feels like a while since I have been in. I can't believe you are waiting to find out the gender, although I think that's great. I am just too excited to know... so I want to find out as soon as possible! Anna
yeah for healthy heartbeats! so, where are the preggo belly pics?
welll...until the "belly" pics are actually "pregnant belly" pics, I'm going to spare everyone the pain... I am taking monthly photographs, so we'll see! I'm in the stage now where I just feel fat/bloated...
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