12/13 weeks - growth spurt??

went for the harmony test blood work today and the doc did a scan prior to make sure baby 2 was ok before proceeding, which was nice. and he also waived the scan and consultation fee, which was also nice.

based on the CRL measurements, baby 2 is 13 weeks 0 days along. whaaaa? based on the first scan, this should only be 12 weeks 1 day. anyway, doc didn't seem concerned. i also hadn't put on any weight since the check-up last thursday (64.4kg) and this time i weighed in wearing jeans rather than office wear. oh well. it probably is due to more exercise and less snacking. good for me! :D

10-14 working days before the results come back. i hope we can breathe a little easier afterwards and just concentrate on growing baby and getting my back all better.

just went for my first physio session yesterday at focus pilates and felt quite good about it. the physiotherapist said all the muscles around the pain points in my back and buttocks have tensed up as a natural reaction to stop me from moving so much. her massage to relieve these muscles was super painful ... especially on my right side where all the pain is occurring. also went away with physio homework to do at home - breathing exercises to strengthen the core, pelvic tilts, stretches .... it's actually hard work as i found out yesterday night. oh well, anything to get this protruding disc issue sorted out before i get too heavy.