25+4

Repeat ultrasound with MFM was a success. The doctor was not concerned with my fluid level, which is now 13. She stated normal is between 5-23. Matheson was in a better position to see everything that wasn't seen previously on my anatomy scans. He is perfect!

The doctor aluded to the fact that she thinks my future ultrasounds should be at my OB instead of with her. All around great news! I am happy and healthy and so is baby boy! One week until the 3rd trimester.

August should go by quickly as Tristan starts 4th grade on 8/20. I have maternity photos scheduled on 8/21 and the baby shower is 8/25!

In September, I have several infant and childbirth classes scheduled for the three of us. And October is my favorite month to decorate for Halloween and wait for Matty's arrival!

So excited for all good things to come!

24w+4 - Dehydration

I had my follow-up ultrasound at MFM today. Matheson was still folded in half and would not move to give the tech a good view of him. My amniotic fluid was low. At 12, when doctor wanted to see a 20, so I am not drinking enough water. I set a reminder on my phone to drink 10oz every 45 minutes, which means I am peeing every 10 minutes!

The good news is my hematoma was not seen, YAY! The ticking time bomb is gone! I need to go back next week to see if my fluid increases. Hopefully, the extra water intake helps.  

23+5 Uncomfortable

I've reached the point this week where I am uncomfortable due to belly size. I have been getting Braxton Hicks contractions every day since week 20 and Wednesday night, I was miserable as the tightness and squeezing feeling lasted several hours. And I must be crazy as I was telling Nick, after this boy is born, we should use our last tested male embryo and have another one! ahaha

23 week checkup

At my 23 week visit yesterday, I finally got the ok to have sex! I have been on pelvic rest pretty much my whole pregnancy due to a SCH. I still have it, but OB gave the ok to resume relations.

Also, I am still tracking my BP and OB stated if I have 2-3 high readings in a row, she will put me on medication. I will also be getting ultrasounds every 4 weeks now because of my BP to monitor baby weight. She stated BP can cause small babies due to restricted blood flow. She is keeping me on rest the remainder of my pregnancy, so I won't be returning to work at this point as I have short term disability that will last until maternity leave and then I will be a stay at home mom.

I have gained a total of 15lbs during pregnancy, but that doesn't include the 50lbs I gained during IVF treatments.