Another milestone

Midwife appointment yesterday went well. We are working with a midwife practice, which means we have to meet with all the midwives over the course of the pregnancy because any of them could be the one in the delivery room. Our midwife yesterday was okay but seemed a bit abrupt. Between her attitude and my anxiety to hear the heartbeat, I did not ask as many questions as I wish I would have, but then again, I’m still getting used to once-in-a-while appointments instead of multiple-appointments-in-one-week.

The appointment itself was fine. Everything is going well, fundus is just below my belly button (and she helped me find it when I asked), and we finally got to hear (and record) the heartbeat  The midwife had a hard time finding it since the fetus (I still have to come up with a blog name) was moving around so much (“I haven’t had one this active in a while” she said) but when she did, it was wonderful. And reassuring. I have been feeling like all is well deep inside but that outside reassurance is always lovely.

We have a prescription for an ultrasound and will try to schedule for next Friday. I didn’t want to do it too quickly partly because I want some space to get nervous again (and then be reassured) and partly because in many ways, the ultrasound is the last huge milestone before the birth, probably the last one we will have altogether… and I don’t want that moment to be rushed.

I’m finally feeling significantly more excited and hopeful and not a moment too soon as my jeans no longer button, I’ve had multiple folks comment on me showing, and it looks more and more like a pregnancy every day. I’m thinking about baby’s rooms and things to get done and what we might need or want in the very near future. I’m also thinking about the big changes that will happen in six or so months.

Have a good weekend!