We had another appointment yesterday! After what seemed like the world's longest wait in the waiting room (due to the doctor being called into surgery), we were in. Blood pressure = great. Baby's heartbeat = 140... loud and clear, so loud in fact, the machine was vibrating! Belly measurement = just right... whatever that means.
Next, the ultrasound. The doc checked Baby Baker out, and said everything looked wonderful! Then he focused in on the face for a bit and the baby turned and looked directly at the "camera"!! A star is born! (it takes after mama -- I was never afraid of the camera) The doctor giggled and pointed out that the baby has beautiful lips (that's from daddy, i think)! As we watched a little hand come up to its cheek and the knees still nicely tucked in, I realized how close I am getting! This is the real deal! It appears to weigh about 4.5 lbs right now, and we are looking at probably an estimated 8 pounder come delivery time. Unbelievable.
Then last night, we had our first of 4 "Childbirth Prep" classes. Well - if that wasn't quite the experience. Don't get me wrong, I (MM) find it very helpful, and some of my concerns were already put at ease in just the first class... but boy, I saw Wes's eyes get mighty wide at some points. I think it will be good for him in the long run. The first true test will come if he can make it through the video in class #4... we all know the video I am talking about. Any class is a good class in our books that offer cookies and fruit during the break!
Well, next appointment is in 2 weeks, the 15th. I will go every 2 weeks for the next 2 appointments, then I start going once a week until this baby comes!
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