Happy October from my son!

Jonathan Cash Deason! Johnny Cash for short. We've already begun our shopping spree and so has my parents. Blue all around! He was 1.1 lbs at the ultrasound and heart beat was 154. The coolest thing was that he was looking back at us. Makes for a creepy ultrasound picture, but I think it's appropriate for Halloween!

At my monthly check up, they measured the height of my uterus (they call it fundus, but that sounds weird and gross....) I was 23 weeks and measured exactly 23 cm. It's like magic! And I was glad that I've only gained 2 lbs within this last month, despite becoming rounder... His heart beat was 144bpm. A little slower, but still strong they said.

I asked about getting a flu shot, since I'm a teacher and around all kinds of weird germs. I've never taken one before, but I don't want to put Johnny in jeopardy by catching the flu. I'm only concerned with how I will react to the shot since I've never taken one before. Dr. gave me the go ahead since I'm not allergic to eggs (which apparently is a common denominator of bad reactions to the vaccine) But now that it's the weekend and I actually have time to go get one, I'm sniffly. I don't think it's the flu, but I definitely don't want to compound any allergies with the shot.

But this is one of the times that I'm thankful I'm a plus size preggo. I called the Dr.'s office to ask about whether the medicine I had available was ok for me to take. They signed off on it and said it would be fine, of course after they called the Dr. for his professional opinion. However the only pill I've taken since I've found out Johnny was growing has been prenatals. Even though I had the go ahead, I still worry about taking meds. This morning I had an epiphany. Since I do have extra weight on me, the active ingredients have more tissue and body to get through before it gets to baby. I know it probably doesn't work like that, and if you're a medical professional and reading this, you're probably laughing at that thought process, but let it lie. I want to live in ignorance for now. Besides, my Dr. did say it was ok.....

Special Note:

Any preggos, plus or petite, always always always ask your Dr.s for their opinion on taking medicine during your 9 months of glowing. That's why I didn't say which meds I got ok-ed, because I don't want anyone to assume it's ok for them. Your Dr. knows your specific case and has their own professional opinion. Your insurance (and you) pay them the big bucks to answer these questions, so let them!

In any case, I hope the sniffles go away soon.

Until then,

Big Momma