+ Another Day, Another Dr. +
Yesterday we had a visit with my "real" OB Dr. Daddy went with me and we both got to hear your heartbeat! I'd heard this was supposed to be an incredibly emotional thing, but it wasn't. I think we both thought that first ultrasound when we saw your little heart beating was a little more dramatic. Don't get me wrong, it was neat, and very comforting to hear it beating away fast and steady. The Dr. joked and said, "Sounds like a girl!" He really was kidding, and I never did find out what your heartbeat really is. But whatever it was, it probably fell in that window that old wives' tales say is a girl. Who knows?! We got some freebies (yippee!) and made another appt. for 10/9. This one will be another ultrasound to see you growing........ and see your gender! Hopefully. Please don't hide from us. I know I'm kind of shy, but there's no reason for you to be just yet. It's just you, me, daddy, and the Dr. so you can show us your stuff!

Now we just have to decide if we're going to go in early to get an AFP test. We haven't decided on that one yet. There was also a little bit of blood in my urine, but he didn't seem worried about it. Everything else was great. They looked at my blood and urine results from last time, and said my numbers are really high and healthy; and I should not have to take those iron pills. The nurse double-checked with my records and said if I want to take them like once a week, that's okay. But she doesn't see any reason for me to upset my tummy if not needed. That was good to know! The Dr. also wasn't worried about this frequent and uncomfortable urination thing I've been having for weeks and weeks. He said there was absolutely no sign of infection and it's probably just your growing little home in there pushing things around. Good to know!

He did tell me to expect to have to wear maternity clothes any day. His comment about my jeans (the last fitting pair) was: "In a month, you will definitely not be wearing those anymore." Great. :-)