OB Appointment: 19w2d

Everything is looking good except for one little thing: OB says I have a gap between my amniotic sac and the uterus. She said it's nothing of concern and she will just keep an eye on it to see what happens. It could possibly disappear. Worst case: baby would not grow appropriately, but as of today she is at perfect size.

After measuring her head, stomach and femur bone lenght, she is weighing at 10 ounces and 19w5d. Just a couple of days ahead of schedule. Length is not measured anymore. Her heartrate it perfect at 132 bpm and she looks beautiful. She put on a show for us today. She turned and twisted, kicked and waved, crossed her legs and even moved and opened her mouth.

I should begin to be feeling her move around now at about 20-21 weeks. Not sure what it feels like. Nurse said it's like gas/bubbles and that I will know when it happens more often.

My blood pressure was at 110/70 and I gained one whole pound bringing me to a total of 5 pounds gained. My belly measured 22 cm, which is right on schedule. Strangely, my cervix is now measuring 3.2 cm (after cerclage). OB says this can happen.

I asked the following questions today:

1. I've been told lifting up and/or stretching could cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the baby. Is this true? OB says it's nothing but a wive's tale. I do recal, though, that my acupuncturist would always tell me the same thing. I guess it's better safe than sorry.
2. Should I continue to take Zantac daily? Yes, continue it (150mg qd) as it will help my acid reflux, which is killing me, allowing me to eat a wider variety of foods without nausea.
3. I haven't gained much weight. Is that okay? The baby is measuring on schedule so it is not a problem. I should now begin to gain about 1 pound per week.
4. We applied for life insurance and my blood work came back with high cholesterol. Should I be concerned? No, all pregnant women have some type of high cholesterol.
5. When I sneeze or cough my lower abdomen hurts. Is this normal? Yes, as my uterus is stretching.
6. I want to begin walking. Is it okay to walk about 2 miles per day? Yes, just make sure I don't over do it and that I keep hydrated especially with the warm weather coming.
7. I am concerned about the baby having hydrocephalus. I know there is a 1 in 2000 chance at week 19 for them to develop this. Should I be worried? No, baby's head measurement is perfect.
8. Should I begin to take extra calcium for the upcoming leg cramps and for the baby's well being? Yes, I can take 500-600 mg every day. Just make sure I take it at a different time than my other vitamins and prenatals.

My next appointment is in two weeks to check on separation of sac from uterus. Praying everything will be just fine.