Pregnancy: 11th week

On January 4th was my first consultation with a new ob-gyne, Dr. Ma. Nellbvezz Candelario. From what I was told, she is one of the doctors in town that handles high-risk pregnancies. I and hubby chose Dr. Candelario because her family is close to my husband's family. She also handled my sister-in-law's pregnancies.

When we got to her clinic, we were 11th on the list, but 4th in line. We were called into the clinic after an hour. First, Dr. Candelario asked some information about my IVF experience in Kato, then she took an ultrasound of our little one. Hubby and I were very happy to see the baby move every time we do the ultrasound.

At its 11th week, our baby was 4.2 cm long (from head to butt), and the heartbeat was at 166 bpm.

Dr. Candelario recommended me to continue taking folic acid. She also added some supplements like Celgro (protein), Similac (milk). I don't like milk, but I have to endure it for my baby's sake. She also told me to take Utrogestan (progesterone) again until the 5th month of my pregnancy.

She also asked to undergo some tests before my next consultation with her:

-complete blood count

-blood typing

-Rh typing

-HBsAg

-VDRL

-Urinalysis

I am now on my 13th week (based on AOG) and at this point of my pregnancy, I am glad that I still don't have morning sickness or anything unbearable. Acid reflux (heartburn) is the only thing that's making me uncomfortable so far.

My next check-up will be on January 25th. I can't wait to see my baby's development again!