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| 01-4-2009 - 16 Week Midwife Appointment |
My mood while writing this blog: Soooo Happy |
Just got back from my 16 week midwife appointment. Everything was fine, slight trace of protein in my urine but nothing to worry about. Blood pressure 90 over 60.
I got to hear baby's heartbeat again, she found it straight away and it was 150bmp, it made me cry, what an amazing sound. She said my womb is in the right place etc, everything looks totally normal.
We decided against the blood tests for spina bifada and the others, the midwife told us that because I'm in my 30's the test results could come back high and I could spend the rest of my pregnancy worrying that something was wrong with the baby and then it could come out perfectly healthy so we decided to let nature takes it's course and if there was something wrong we wouldn't love the baby any less.
I am so excited. I go to every appointment still fearing the worst and come out absolutely elated when I find out everything is fine. Only 4 weeks and 2 days until my 20 week scan now.
I've just booked Friday off work so I'll be having a nice long weekend - yippee!
Thank you for all your comments on my last blog, it's good to know so many of you share my views! Lots of love to you all. Helen xxx
21 Comments on 16 Week Midwife Appointmenttonyab -
Sunday, 5 Apr So glad that your appt went well. September is going to be here before you know it! I can't wait to hear about your 20 week scan. It seems that one is the one that most people get so excited about! nirvana -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Im so glad everything went well at your 16 week appointment. I had my 28 week appointment yesterday and so far everythings perfect for me too, seems 4th time round my body finally knows whats its doing lol!! tassy -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Hey helen, soo good to know that all is progressing soo well for you.. i am soo happy for you and your hubby.. enjoy your long weekend.. take care.. love - tass vicki--mommy of 4 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr That's so wonderful! Sorry I haven't been on much. I have been reading your blogs but am taking a little break from TTC to get myself together for another round in a bit. I love hearing your good news every time you go to the doc. Take care hun!! liz82 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr sounds like everything is going well i am so happy for you Jelly27 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Congratulations on meeting yet another milestone in yoru pregnancy and enjoy your three day weekend. I'll be off on Monday too! Hopefully it will be because I'm PUPO(pregnant until proven otherwise) Dennisse -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Congrats I'm glad everything is going great! proud.mummy.of.3xxx -
Wednesday, 1 Apr I am so happy for you it is such a fantastic sound when you get to listen to babys heart beat we didnt have the blood tests eather hun or with my last we were the same as you xxx steph mom of 3 beauties x -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Awwww hun thats wonderful news! But i knew it would be baby hudson is a real tough cookie and can't wait to meet mommy and daddy in september! I have a midwife appointment tomorrow afternoon ellies coming along to keep me company as i dunno about you but each time were waiting at least 30 mins to an hour to be seen haha! and next wednesday i have me growth scan and clinic appointment and im always in for a long wait there too! Sheesh soo many appointments towards the end but i love them as im sure you do! I get to hear the hearbeat as does ellie and thats just music to my ears! x x x Brandy1015 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Helen,
That is wonderful news! I am so excited that baby Hudson is doing so well. I can't believe you are almost half way there. I can't wait to see baby Hudson at 20 weeks. Much love~ xx byrdi -
Wednesday, 1 Apr yay, wonderful news! i think i probably will have the blood tests, although not sure yet, and i've heard there's a high false positive rate. we are doing the nuchal folds u/s this fri, but beyond that i dont' know. i do not want an amnio as i think the m/c rate is too high, but again we'll have to see:) glad to hear everything is going so well! momto4littleangelsn1ontheway -
Wednesday, 1 Apr congrats love i'm so happy for you and hubby,i too refuse to get the blood work done with both my kids also cuz what was to be will be and as you said we wouldn't love the baby any less,have a blessed day. julz -
Wednesday, 1 Apr I am so glad everything is going so well for you!!!! EricandCalebsMommy -
Wednesday, 1 Apr Congrats :) That's awesome! jen -
Wednesday, 1 Apr So good to always hear about your appointments going so well, and I commend you for not wanting to get tested. I felt the same way you did...why spend 20 weeks worrying about something I have no control over when I would love my baby no matter what. Can't wait to see your next ultrasound pic! samsara625 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr This is your year hunnie enjoy every minute !! xx expecting-2b-patient (Cheryl) -
Wednesday, 1 Apr So glad to hear that everything is still wonderful! Amazing what life can do isn't it? Congrats on the wonderful news and each mile stone! ChrisssyP -
Wednesday, 1 Apr I am so happy for you! Keep growing! :) MrsStrickland74 -
Wednesday, 1 Apr I am so happy for you!!! kayp -
Wednesday, 1 Apr wonderful news! And time will start to fly by now!!! hayley bubs -
Wednesday, 1 Apr glad everything is going well for you !! xxxx