Today I went to the midwife and had a great checkup. Blood pressure looks great. According to the doctor's office I've gained ten pounds (which is great and right where I should be). The size of my uterus is also normal and exactly where it should be. This is another indication the the due date is accurate.
I asked the doctor about the size of Ethan from the ultrasound last week and looking at specific measurements things look good. His skull measurement is only in the 74% range, but his specific arm and leg bones are in the 90% percentile. Which means he is not really big, just long. We may or may not have an ultrasound again at around 34 weeks.. this is not normal at this doctor's office.. usually you do not have a 3rd ultrasound but with this baby they may decide later its needed. The midwife is not worried about this pregnancy, and at this point was clear that there is no reason to think I can't deliver the baby in the normal way. Everything looks great.
I've now started to feel the baby kick several times a day! Today I felt him while at the doctors and then later in the evening. I love it!
Right now I am definitely in the honeymoon phase. I feel great and I LOVE being pregnant!! I love caring the baby and knowing he is growing. I love picking out baby stuff and working on the registery. I love feeling so connected when he moves and kicks inside of me. Wow.. I've wanted to be pregnant for a long time and I think that adds to my own enjoyment of the experience. Everyday I look forward to the day when I can hold and care for this child that is growing inside me. I am constantly reminded that this child is a gift from the Lord and a special miracle
I just have to say that I gained 10 lbs in the first few weeks--not fair! :)
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