First appointment with the OB

My first big appointment with my OB was yesterday. The first ultrasound was just with the tech. It was a pretty standard appointment....blood work, exam, going over my history and family history. Then I had another ultrasound! It wasn't just a speck this time...I actually could start to see legs and arms, and a defined head and body. Baby Luckman is right on track...measuring what it's supposed to at 8 weeks and 3 days. Here's another ultrasound picture...


Down side is that the three ovarian cysts are still there. The OB said it's just a side effect of the clomid I had to take in order to have this baby. I am set for another ultrasound at 11 weeks, 1 day...it's a Saturday so Rich will finally be able to come with me. I think he's excited to finally be able to see the baby himself...just seeing a little picture I'm sure is not the same. Then I go back at 12 1/2 weeks to see my OB.

I am still pretty tired. I was on vacation during week 6 and 7 of the pregnancy so I got a lot of rest. I went back to work week 8 and of course worked three days in a row. I have one more of these and then I have to stop. It's just too tiring for me right now. I am hoping my energy will come back at some point. I don't have any nausea so I'm pretty psyched about that. I am actually eating quite a bit. I was worried I already gain so much cuz I feel like everything is fitting differently...but when I was weighed in the office I hadn't changed! I really want to start eating healthier, like i was prior to getting pregnant, but right now my cravings include chicken nuggets, pickles, mac and cheese, and pizza. I figured if my body is asking for it, there is a reason...so I will give in to it now.

The first ultrasound

On August 5th I had my first ultrasound. Rich was unable to attend because he just started a new job the day before, so I invited my mom along (she and my dad were visiting from NH). It was really amazing. The baby measured 6 weeks and 4 days which brought our due date to March 27, 2009. If calculations are correct we had a July 4 baby! The best part of the whole visit is that we got to see and hear the heart beat through the ultrasound! It was amazing. Downside is that there is three ovarian cysts on my left ovary. That means I need to take it easy. Hopefully it will shrink in time. Here is a picture of our baby!


When I went to babycenter.com, they said the baby at 6 weeks is a size of a lentil bean! It's so crazy to know that something is growing inside me that Rich and I created. I don't think it's really hit him at this point. It'll probably take him much longer.

At the 6 week mark, my biggest complaint was being tired. I only feel slightly nauseous when it's time for me to eat...and then I feel fine. I think I'm pretty lucky.