17w3d OB VISIT

Courtney had her usual 2 week OB visit. She continues to go every two weeks since she is high risk. The doctor found the baby's heart beat right away. Nevaeh even kicked at the probe! Courtney could hear it, but didn't feel the kick. (Which reminds me....she did feel the baby move today during class for the first time....the baby is usually more active at night!)...The blood pressure medication is working (1/2 tablet in the AM and 1/2 tablet in the PM) it was 110/60. So far she's gained 14 lbs. The doctor seems to be pleased with her progress!

Courtney told the OB the difficulties her sister is having finding a hematologist and OB who knows and employs the research of using lovenox on pregnant women who have the MTHFR blood disorder. He said that the research is controversial, but he has had 100% success with women who are identified before becoming pregnant and who start the shots with the first positive pregnancy test. His partner in the practice chimed in and called themselves the Arc Angels of Pregnant Women! I would agree! I just hope we can find the same type of care for Caitlin once she decides to start planning a family. The present thinking with Caitlin's OBGYN and Hematologist is .....WHY WORRY? She hasn't had any blood clots and she hasn't had any miscarriages.......WAIT!....Shouldn't we be proactive rather than reactive since we have family history of miscarriages and this blood disorder! I wish this OB practiced in Ohio as well. For anyone reading this post. Courtney's OB is in Kentucky near Fort Campbell! He is our ANGEL!

Courtney's ultrasound is scheduled for Monday at 2:30!!!! I will drive to KY after school on Friday and spend the weekend with Courtney and Mike. We hope to paint the baby's room! I have been smiling all day!