So... She asked me if I was on the list for the stork's nest (their place for women that live outside Yokosuka) and I told her I was. Of course, I don't know yet if I have a spot, but I will know in a few short weeks.
We did the regular check-up procedure. My fundal (uterus) height is 32. It is supposed to match the number of weeks I am, but there is no worries since it is only 2cm off. Baby's heartbeat was in the 140s. Thats good.
She says that I've gained about 28 lbs since I got pregnant and told me I'm doing fine. Just don't pass the 35 lb mark because its harder to take off later. I gained a lot while in the states, but I really don't feel like broadcasting the number all over the internet. If you really wanna know, email me.
The baby is laying head down, which is obviously good. I just hope she stays that way for the next 5.5 weeks. She didn't mention any concerns over premature labor.
Oh, the sad news is that I won't get any more ultrasounds. I was hoping to get a glimpse and how chubby she is getting and have a better idea on her size. I thought they may give me an estimate later on how big she may be at birth.
I mentioned my nasal congestion and she got me a bottle of saline nose spray. Hopefully that will help. Since Danny won't be home for a few more weeks yet, I asked her about what I should do in an emergency. She said that I should call labor & delivery (of course) and although my friends have children, nearly anyone would be willing to help out a pregnant lady. :) The average time of labor for a first child is 27 hours, so I could drive myself down to Yokosuka. A lot of books and websites tell you not to, but she said I should be okay if I needed to. Of course if I have bleeding or my water breaks then I need to call the ambulance in Negishi and they would get me to Yokosuka. That is good to know because I didn't think they would.
We also talked about birth control and all the exciting paperwork we get to do, but I don't need to share those details.
I took some time after my appointment to start picking up all the little things I have left to buy for the baby. I got about halfway through my list. I think I'll have to get a lot of stuff online 'cause they just don't carry it here.
My next appointment will be on August 13th.
Very good news. Sounds like you asked some very good questions.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for you and little "Suzie".
Love You,
Grandpa Larry
PS "She" will keep her chin down, you keep you chin up.
Shucks, we still don't know much more than before. I guess you do so that's what counts. The "Stork's Nest"
ReplyDeletewhat a great name for the hatching process. Also would make a great name for a baby store.
I love the drive yourself idea, except when you are in labor you would have to pull over and let the pain pass, and heaven help any little old Japanese man that got in your way :) I think the English translation would have no problem.
None of my labor's lasted 27 hours, even the first one, I'm sure she means from the first small pains to the last hard ones. Does this include Danny and your Dad in the labor pains count?
Love Grandma
Glad to hear everything's progressing the way it should be, and that you found out your options should you go into labor before Danny gets home. From what I've heard, most first babies are actually late, Danny was almost a week past my due date. Oh, and I was in labor with him for 21 hours. HARD labor! Maybe that's why he was such an easy kid later, he got it all out of the way early. ;-)
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