We had another appointment with Auckland Obstetrics, and it was again with Dr Lynda Batchelor.
Pretty non-eventful, she asked if we had any questions, and we had two - but because they are of personal nature I'm not going to publish them.
Again I had my DIY urine test - traces of protein, glucose level is normal.
Weight: 50kg, 1kg up from last time we came.
Blood pressure: "Wonnderful"
She put the microphone to my belly (a fetal doppler I think it's called) and we heard the heartbeat, apparently nice & strong. I was pretty relieving as I'd been feeling various cramps and pulls and other unpleasant sensations. No kicking though, that I could tell anyway.
She also took my measurements - just under 18cm, and apparently it grows by 1cm per week. So I'll be a whole 40cm by the time Tadpole's ready to come out! Bas said I shouldn't take a measuring tape to figure out how big this is. Can't think why...
She also checked my breasts for any lumps. No unexpected lump, just the two usual ones. The doctor mentioned that my nipples were excellent for breastfeeding, which for some reason brings major pride to Daddy-To-Be. And if he thinks he's getting any of Tadpole's milk, he's wrong. She asked if any liquid had leaked out, which apparently is quite normal.
So to sum it up, by the time I'm done with pregnancy, I might go through one or more of the following:
- Morning sickness
- Vaginal bleeding
- Urinary frequency
- Nipple leaking
- Incontinence
- Vaginal secretion
- Breastfeeding
Charming. I have the feeling I've become this container filled with various liquids that's randomly leaking over the course of 9 months.
Nothing else happened, really... The whole thing lasted 15mins, and next week Monday is the anatomical scan. We'll probably find out Tadpole's sex on the day.
By the way, the answer to the doctor's question is no. I'm not leaking and my shirts are perfectly.
