Sixth Prenatal Visit: Few Extra Pounds, Fundal Heights, NormalMovements, Louder Heartbeat and Pampering Oneself.

I gained three pounds since my last visit to my ob-gyn.  That was barely a month ago.  My doctor told me its fine, as long as she haven't started screaming at me yet, hehehe.  She must be strict.  I could see how hardworking and dedicated she is in her chosen career. I never had a doubt that I have chosen at least a good doctor. 

My blood pressure is fine, the medical assistant told me, its 110/60.  Its been two days that I had trouble sleeping and thanks God it didn't affect me at all.  Two nights ago, we were awakened by sudden car alarm in the neigborhood and last night, endless chat with my hubs and daughter, fun and laughter.  Simply the best days of my life-- our togetherness.

During my visit, my doctor checked my baby's heartbeat.  Its overwhelming for its clear sound and regular rhythm.  It looks like everything is fine with her/him inside my womb.  The hard flutter and jerky movements are all but normal for a second pregnancy.  Aches at my right side abdomen is also normal since my belly is beginning to stretch a lil bit larger as my baby also begins to grow bigger. She took my belly's fundal height.  It is the round upper portion of the uterus, and the height of the fundus refers to the distance between fundus and my pelvic bone.  This might be a routine and accurate way of measuring the growth of my baby.  I can do swimming as form of exercise. I also asked if I could do hair treatment and she said that other doctors would say its okay but with her, she believes hair is also part of the skin and she dont recommend it.  Facial she said is okay so I'll go ahead and pamper myself one day.  I still feel good about myself.  I haven't changed a lot except for big belly, few pounds and longer dried hair(awww).  I'll see her again at the end of the month.