Well, we're 15 weeks and 2 days today. The baby is probably a little better than 4 inches from crown to rump. I heard the heartbeat on Doppler on Friday, and everything sounds good. My blood pressure was a little elevated, but I'll blame a work situation that made me late for my appointment for that! I told my doctor that I was going to the St. Joe's Midwife Meet 'n' Greet and that we were sure that as long as things continued normally we were going with the midwives. He said that he may be able to be available if he is needed, but I'm not sure how that would work logistically and it isn't like I think he is more capable of doing the c-section if it becomes necessary than any other doctor.
We are trying to get organized at home so we don't feel so overwhelmed by the prospect of having someone else live here, but I've been pretty lazy and am getting hit with headaches and the occasional nausea, so that isn't going too well on my part.
I solicited some advice from an old high school friend on diapering. We are probably looking at some combination of pre-fold cloth diapers and chlorine free disposables. Both are expensive, but it is important to both of us, and ultimately, baby too!
We have THE appointment scheduled for 2/27/09 to do the Fetal Anatomical Survey to make sure all of the parts are where they are supposed to be and hopefully find out the gender. Maybe then we can start thinking about names.
We are trying to get organized at home so we don't feel so overwhelmed by the prospect of having someone else live here, but I've been pretty lazy and am getting hit with headaches and the occasional nausea, so that isn't going too well on my part.
I solicited some advice from an old high school friend on diapering. We are probably looking at some combination of pre-fold cloth diapers and chlorine free disposables. Both are expensive, but it is important to both of us, and ultimately, baby too!
We have THE appointment scheduled for 2/27/09 to do the Fetal Anatomical Survey to make sure all of the parts are where they are supposed to be and hopefully find out the gender. Maybe then we can start thinking about names.
Oh, and OMG! Barack Obama is the President of the United States of America!
Here's my current favorite pic of him...in the OVAL freaking OFFICE. I heart America.
Update: I was spotting a little last night; the first time in a long time. I seemed to have stopped, so we'll see.
It's growing so fast!
ReplyDeleteHave you told your co-workers? I'm interested to see how supportive your work is.
Have you see "Children of Men"? I'd like you to see it before the baby comes. It's very dark but also inspiring.
Query: is Rahm Emmanuel Barack's very own evil genious? He is known as Mr. Hardball, at minimum. "With great power...."
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your prego posts. It brings back memories. I promise to resist the urge to regurgitate unsolicited advice. It's probably no more useful to you than it was to me.
You'll have to tell me about the clorine free disposables. Right now huggies and pampers are keeping all the good stuff in the diaper! Remind me when you come over to give you my extra belly balm...you'll love it! Can't wait for your little one to start popping out of your belly and popping into this world!
ReplyDeleteI will see that for sure! It sounds familiar, I'll Google it.
ReplyDeleteMy employer has been so ridiculously supportive. My boss and my HR person are both MOTHERS of young children who have been subject to hassling from their bosses in the past. They know, but only a couple of other people do. It isn't top secret any more so I'm figuring the gossip channels will do their thing eventually.
Patty! C'mon, really? I'm so looking forward to seeing you Wednesday, maybe I'll bring you some "slightly better for the environment" diapers with our hotdish!
Allison, did you know he's been called Rham-bo? Of course you did. That's awesome. I'm a little afraid, but I trust my boy's judgement.
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