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JennyPenny
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Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
In the second trimester I have been going to the high risk doctor (Madonna) every few weeks to check the growth of the baby due to the complications with the huge blood clot in the beginning. I love it because it's basically a level 2 every few weeks.
So anyway- I go yesterday by myself for the first time because they always give mid-afternoon appointment times and DH can't make them. My mom usually comes, but she forgot about it yesterday and I couldn't get in touch with her.
I go in and talk to the nurse, answer her questions, and pee in a cup. Then I go in for the sono. I was going to ask them to sneak a peek in 3D, but I chickened out because i'm a loser. The baby got really big and was moving around but being stubborn and she couldn't get the picture she wanted to she tilted me upside down and wiggled my belly.  finally moved and she got what she needed. I also got to hear the heartbeat for a good five minutes .
After that was done I went in to see the doctor (Dr. Goldstein). I sat down and he asked me if I remembered what they were looking for each time I went for a sono. I said no, not really and he said they check for blood clots and that the baby is growing well. (Due to the blood clot, part of the placenta died and they are concerned the baby won't get the nutrients he/she needs and won't grow properly.)
As he starts saying this I start panicking on the inside thinking he is going to tell me horrible news and of course this is the one time i'm alone.
But instead he says, "I just wanted to make sure you remembered because I know you will get a giggle out of this."
He points the computer screen to me and on it is a fetal growth curve. There is a curve for babies measuring small, a curve for average and a curve for measuring large. Well, guess where my baby's line fell....?
That's right. is measuring about a millimeter ABOVE the large growth curve!  
This baby already weighs ONE pound and SEVEN ounces!
At my OB appointment last week baby was weighing in at exactly a pound. So he/she gained 7 ounces in a week!
Dr. Goldstein was laughing and said I guess we don't have to worry about this baby not growing enough right now! So I laughed and asked him if was measuring too LARGE instead and he said absolutely not- he is happy to see this baby big and strong ! So now instead of starting an every 2 week regime with Madonna, I can continue with the 4 weeks and see how it goes.
Of course, DH was over 10 pounds at birth and I was about 8.5 pounds, so I guess this baby will be following the trend!
I cannot even express how happy I am that this little angel is beating the odds. Nobody thought he would make it at the beginning and here we are now. I am so in love.
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Shelleybean11
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Fantastic news!! What a wondeful appt! 
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Kissy331
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
I am so glad you had a good appointment!  I think we are in the same boat bc I have a feeling my baby is on the large side too! I go on Friday for my monthly checkin & from my weight gain this month, I am telling you, he is going to be a big baby!!!! 
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Mere09
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Great news!!
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CaMacho
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That's so great!!!
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jennarose023
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That's excellent news!!! Congrats!!!
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asecretmommytobe09
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
thats fabulous news jen!! xxooxxoo
Congratulation!
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Shorty
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
that's so great.. and i hope is chubby - I LOVE CHUBBY BABY FEET!!!
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Marbo
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Great news!
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Great news!
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bellaluna
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Good news , congrats!
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Serendipity
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That is awesome news!!!!!!
I go to Madonna today but not for a consult- but I am having a growth sono too (#3).
I see Goldstein again in 2 weeks.
I am not sure if you remember but I had a similiar problem as you with the blood clot. and my little is weighing in LARGE as well!!!!!
Glad they are all healthy!!!
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katiebug
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Wonderful news!!!!
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Great news!
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Gertyrae
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Great news!! There's nothing better than good news at the high-risk Dr.!!!!!
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Waste06
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That's such great news!!!
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| Posted 5/13/09 10:01 AM |
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jam11308
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Oh wow - what great news! I'm so happy for you!
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| Posted 5/13/09 10:06 AM |
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imyself
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That's great news
isn't Dr Goldstein the best I love that he has a sense of humor and is a generally warm person. The first peri I saw was doom and gloom. I don't think I could deal with that every visit.
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| Posted 5/13/09 10:23 AM |
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beachgirl
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
Yeah.....
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curlywife5808
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
That is great news!!!
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Sassyz75
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
that is GREAT news!!!!
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DanandNette
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
This is great! I am so happy for you!
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Ophelia
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
awesome!!! congrats on that BIG ol' baby of yours!!!
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Peainapod
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
great news!!
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CrankyPants
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Re: Last night's doctor's appointment- Long. Very long.
I was soooo nervous reading through that but soooo happy for you to see how it turned out. Glad everything is going so well
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