So today we had our first appointment with one of the midwives. There are three midwives in the practice, so hopefully I will see some of them more than once and know them a little better by the time the big day comes.
It's been a couple weeks since my last appointment and I was a little nervous. I am hoping I will be a little more at ease when we are done with the first trimester (only a week and a half to go!!). I met the nurse for the midwives who was very nice and funny. She explained that I was having her baby and she does have a return policy. I told her not to worry that there was nothing this baby could do to make me want to give it back. (I guess we'll have to wait and see how post-pregnancy is). I also told her she would probably have to get in line, because this baby was already loved beyond belief!
The nurse had me get on the scale, I peeked with one eye since all of sudden over night none of my clothes seem to be fitting, and would you believe I hadn't gained a pound! How did that happen? I feel like a big cow! So all was good there. I then met the midwife Sharon Varner, who was absolutely wonderful. She was so thorough, and explained everything. She even used the doppler so we could listen to the baby's heartbeat. It was beating away at 155 bpm. I just can't get enough of that sound! It is so sweet, I tear up every time. It's so surreal.
Steven and I have our next appointment on Tuesday. Picture day! We go in for the Nuchal translucency on Tuesday. At this u/s they will look at the thickness of the back of the neck, which can be an indicator for Down's syndrome.
Other than that, the past couple of weeks have been good. Exhausting but good. I hear I get some energy back in the 2nd trimester, so I can't wait. Steven's parents have taken out the family crib and a baby rocker that has been in the family for at least 60+ years. We haven't taken the crib home yet or put it up though, because Steven's mom says it's bad luck and asked us not to.
Well I guess that's about it. Everything is going well, and Steven and I are in heaven!
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- Kelly
- I'm a wife and a mom who can't pass up a good deal. From time to time I get crafty, and when I do and I think it is something that will help out your family, I promise to share. This is a community so if there is something you would like to pass on, feel free to drop me a line. My family believes it takes a village, and a village we shall become!
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