Week 14

Well, I'm in my 14th week now - trimester II.

There's not a lot to remark upon, but I am starting to just barely show now.  Of course, strangers might see me and think I've just got a fat belly, but it's definitely getting a pregnant definition.

The only thing medically to note is that I'm having a rapid heart rate.  It has always been on the high side - usually 80's to low 90's, but now it's higher.  Most of the time it is fine, but in the mornings, about an hour after I eat breakfast, it is high to the point that it bothers me.  I've checked it on several mornings, and it's not uncommon for it to be in the 130's and 140's.  When it's in the 140's, it starts to freak me out a little, but it doesn't last long - maybe a half hour?  I went in for an EKG last Friday, which was normal, and I go for an ECG on Tuesday, and I'll wear a Holter for 24 hours at some point this week, after I make the appointment.  The Holter will check my pulse rate throughout the day.  Here's what it looks like:



So, this should be easy to conceal under clothing, right?!  I'm thinking about taking the day off that I have to wear this, just because of all the questions I might get at work.  Although, if it's under my clothes, what person would ask about it?  They'd just think I was concealing something underneath my clothes, and then they might wonder what it is or think I am weird.  We'll see.

I am not that worried about the pulse rate, though.  I just wish I knew what was causing it.  It seems to be related to consumption of meals, because it is only really high about an hour after I eat, and it only lasts for around 30 minutes each time.  Then it goes down to 100-110.  So, we'll see what they say.  After the Holter, I will possibly see a cardiologist.  No one needs to worry about this.  I'm obviously getting good medical care!  They're being very thourough.  Oh, the joys of pregnancy.  It's cool, though.  There's a big payoff at the end.