All's well
I had my 18-week checkup yesterday with the midwife. Ah, I love to go see her. It's just refreshing. And the fact that she thinks I'm funny doesn't hurt.
I've gained 11lbs since the start of the pregnancy, so I'm right on target there. My blood pressure is perfect. My uterus is the right size. And Baby's heart rate was 145, also perfect.
We have to start thinking about childbirth education now. Do we want to take a class with a group? Would we prefer a one-on-one session? Or would we rather read a book? Our midwife recommended I read Birthing from Within, especially since I have a habit of overanalyzing and overthinking and birth just won't work well with that sort of strategy. She said that there are some pretty out-there ideas, but overall she thinks it would help me. I shall have to purchase it, no? :)
We have about a week until the "big" ultrasound to see how Baby is developing, and we also hope to see the sex. Woo-hoo!
I'll close with my 18-week belly shot. Prepare to be stunned.
I've gained 11lbs since the start of the pregnancy, so I'm right on target there. My blood pressure is perfect. My uterus is the right size. And Baby's heart rate was 145, also perfect.
We have to start thinking about childbirth education now. Do we want to take a class with a group? Would we prefer a one-on-one session? Or would we rather read a book? Our midwife recommended I read Birthing from Within, especially since I have a habit of overanalyzing and overthinking and birth just won't work well with that sort of strategy. She said that there are some pretty out-there ideas, but overall she thinks it would help me. I shall have to purchase it, no? :)
We have about a week until the "big" ultrasound to see how Baby is developing, and we also hope to see the sex. Woo-hoo!
I'll close with my 18-week belly shot. Prepare to be stunned.
