U/S #2 at 14wk

We had an OB appt today.  I am 14wk 3d today.   The U/S is mainly to check on the cyst that I have on my right ovary.  Luckily, I haven't experienced any more pain like I did during weeks 5-9.  I think this is why I am getting this "extra" U/S. 


It was so fasanating to actually see the baby moving it's arms and legs and to see the little heartbeat during the U/S.  The HR was 149. 


The cyst has gotten smaller (3cm) and they said they aren't worried about it because most will go away during pregnancy.  My cervix is measuring 3.5 which is normal so that's another positive as they wanted to verify that due to me having a LEEP procedure back in 2002.  Another highlight!


Dr. Green also said the baby's size is at the 47th percentile which is good.   Although I don't really understand this point.  I guess I need to do some reading.  I just don't have much time outside of school readings to "play around on the internet" (ok I am writing this instead of studying for my exam in the morning....the procrastinator in me seems to win over at stressful moments).


This week has been full of exams so not my best week.  Today made the week much better though.   


Kneesa bear had to get shaved on Monday - she was so hairy.  Her ears were so bad they had to buzz them and only left a thin layer of hair on top.  Love her heart. haha


It says the baby is the size of an actual fist this week and the thyroid gland has developed and is producing hormones! Baby Hord also has eyebrows!!


I have 178 days left to go before Baby Hord is welcomed to this world!! haha


Next appointment: March 16th (just doc appt, no U/S) - 18wk
Next U/S - @ the first week of April - 21wk  (this seems SO long...we might have to go to Baby Belly or talk to Marsha about finding out earlier than April!) 

(head is the right bottom, you can see an arm on top of it's head and its legs are to the top left)

(this is more for the fact of documenting my hair..it's gotten long!  I am donating it on Friday 2/18 so it will be super short)

                                (Miss K K is so funny.  You can't really tell how bad her ears are ...but she looks 20lb lighter than last week!!)

Feelin' the love today...

Today was a good day!  Not that I expect all of my professors to be "on board" with my news nor wish me well but I was a little curious how they felt after I told Dawson and had her tell the faculty during their board meeting.   Well...today I found out.   Dr Grimes (professor from MoHo) came to teach in Lexington today and he walked up to me and hugged me telling me to not worry about a thing and that this is God's greatest gift so to be thankful and blessed.  I just LOVE that man!  I hate to see he is retiring.  He bring nothing but joy to everyone he encounters.     Then I received an email from Prof. Dawson checking up on me again telling me to not stress, enjoy the ride of being on "Plan B" in PA School and keep her updated.     I am very thankful for the kindness they have shown.    Then on our potluck lunch (on 1/9) Dr. Gariola asked how I was feeling.  It has really helped me feel better about this happening so early in my rotation schedule.

On another note- I am 13wk & 2d today.  I really need the fatigue that this brings to go away.  Being gone from 8-3 wears me out and then I need to nap, eat and by the time I start to study, I'm ready for bed.  I know some say 13 weeks is still considered your 1st Trimester so that would mean another week before I enter my 2nd....but some say 13 weeks so I'm going with that!  Go away fatigue!  I'm suppose to (as What To Expect When Yours Expecting states) "feel a bit peppier and a lot more human...every pregnant woman's favorite trimester".


It also says I should start showing soon.  Well we will see.  Right now I feel like I'm bloated as if I just ate Thanksgiving dinner for every meal.  So my "baby belly" is not really a round thing at this point...instead I feel like its spread all over.  I can still wear some of my clothes.  My XS t-shirts are a little snug in spots and I've purchased 2 size 4 jeans as my "transitional" pants for the next couple weeks along with the Belly Band I plan to wear with my regular pants that keeps them up but without having to button them!!  I think this BB will be my new best friend for the next month or so.  Marsha gave me some super cute maternity clothes so I have some basics covered for now!! 


Baby Hord is about the size of  a lemon and is moving around (without me feeling it) along with a coating of hair called lanugo. Intestines are moving into their permanent spot and the vocal cords are also developing.  Keep on growing baby Hord!! 

Feb '11- Lobbying for PAs and the "day after" our news was FB Official

I was overwhelmed with the amount of love, support and well wishes we were given on FB after I made it "FB Official" last night.  I couldn't study because all I wanted to do was check FB (yes, I know that's bad but I couldn't help it).  I was all smiles.  It felt so good to see the "congrats" and "you're gonna be a great mommy" and "parenthood is the best".  What a great way to end my night!   Thank you SO much for all of your support!  It means so much to me!!!


Today I walked into Pharm and everyone started clapping.  How sweet are my PA friends.  It was so nice of them and I received more well wishes.  Too sweet.  What a good day!! I knew being able to openly talk about this was going to be a highlight of this journey.  It feels good and makes me more excited to take this next step in life.  Although, it seems I've also be told of "horror/sad" stories the past couple days that it makes me nervous.  I know it's all in God's hands though and that I have to trust. 


Then a large part of our class went to Frankfort to lobby for House Bill 241 supporting Physician Assistants and to try and convince the Reps & Senators that this bill is beneficial for the state.  I am not a political person but I enjoyed myself and reaching out to those that can pass these bills.   I am definitely for one point to be passed.  That is the fact that right now (in KY) we must have direct supervision from our supervising physician for 18 months after graduation.  That is ridiculous!  It is causing newly graduated PAs to leave KY because what physician wants to hire a PA that they have to "babysit" for 18mn. Hello- how will be they be able to play golf on Fridays!?  We aren't asking for it to be completely removed (which most states have) but we are asking for it to be reduced to 6mn.  How is that so unreasonable!?  We are taught on the medical model with 12 months of clinical rotations before we start.  I do not think 18mn is necessary unless you are on a residency.