First OB Visit

Yesterday I had my first OB visit. All is well, but the visit was actually pretty sad. I really like this doctor that I'm seeing, and was looking forward to going through my pregnancy with her. It's a shame that 72 midwives, doctors, nurses and staff are going to lose their jobs in an area where we truly need them. I may have to have my baby at a hospital where the doctor delivering won't remember my name even after having looked at my chart 5 times. The nurses won't know what room I'm in or remember who my baby is. I'm disappointed. And I'm sad not just for my family, but I'm sad for those losing their jobs 3 weeks before Thanksgiving. It's just rough. Stupid high-cost insurance! Anyway, I've been getting some advice on new hospitals, so now I have to look into finding a new doctor affiliation.

My appointment did go well though, like I said. She didn't confirm a due date, but did say I was just barely 11 weeks. My uterus is where it should be and she tried to find a heartbeat, but couldn't "get it to stay". I was nervous that we wouldn't be able to hear it. I really need to hear it to assure myself that everything is OK. I did hear half a "whirl", and the doctor didn't say she couldn't find it at all, so I do feel a little better. I'm anxious for my next appointment though.

Ben has no idea what is going on, but he's begun to kiss my belly. It's ridiculously cute!

Ben is 15 months old!

We took Ben to the Dr's this week for his 15 month well visit. He is 31 inches, and 21 pounds. He's 50th percentile for height, I think she said. He's a little bit of a lightweight, so she told us to fatten him up (my words, not hers). She said to use butter on toast and give him snacks every couple of hours. I think we do that anyway, but we'll see what we can do. She also referred us to an allergist. Day care says he gets itchy after eating oranges and drinking orange juice or pineapple juice. He is also still not drinking real milk. With Ben's history of rashy, eczema-type skin, the Dr. didn't want to guess at anything, so we have an appointment in a couple of weeks. We tried to get Ben to do his little "tricks" for the Dr., but of course, he wouldn't perform on demand. So there was no nose touching, no head touching, no lizard imitation or doggie noises. He ran around the office and climbed a stepstoool, but that was about it. He had three shots, including his flu shot. He ended up getting a fever on Thursday from them. I picked him up early from day care because he just didn't feel well, and he stayed home with J.R. on Friday.

As for baby #2... he/she has elbows now...AND it's either a boy or a girl (I know, I know...I mean the baby's girl/boy parts have formed so it's either one or the other now and not just a blob). My Dr.'s appt. is in just over a week. Newest challenge...finding a new doctor and a new hospital to deliver at. The entire OB dept. is being cut from our hospital so I'm back to the drawing board. I have a suggestion from Ben's Dr. and I'll get another from my Dr. (I can keep this first appt. with her). I also have lots of suggestions from friends, but most of those hospitals are too far away. Anyway, I'm just thankful I'm not ready to deliver in the next two months! The little morning sickness I had hasn't been around for a few days, but I'm really tired. Just kind of worn out really. That'll be done in a few weeks though, I'm sure. Till then...I'm keeping my pillow fluffed up.

Happy Grandparents Day!

J.R. and I said when Ben turned one we'd try for another baby. We waited just a short time, then I became totally baby obsessed. A friend in the neighborhood had a baby right after Ben's birthday, and two friends at work had summer babies. So, I checked out the pregnancy calendars on the Internet and figured out when I was ovulating, when the baby, if conceived, would be due, (if I'd have enough vacation time to take for maternity leave) and if pregnant, when I could get a pregnancy test. It was crazy, but so funny. Anyway, according to the Internet, I could get a pregnancy test done August 12, so I made an appointment for August 15. Not pregnant. I almost told the doctor she was wrong. I was sure I was pregnant. I was even getting tired easily and felt different, well, let's just say I felt different, and of course, I was late. She said I could come back the next week and try again. I waited two weeks. J.R. stayed home with Ben that day because daycare was closed, so they both came with me to my 8:00 AM appointment. By now, morning sickness was entering the picture (which stinks by the way - didn't have it with Ben, and I'm telling you, I just don't care for it). The doctor scared me at first because she came into the office saying "What are you here for today" which was exactly what she said the first time. This time, she hadn't checked my sample. So, she checked it, came back, and said I was pregnant! YAY! J.R. and I kissed immediately. We are very excited.

I started telling everyone immediately. Everyone that is, except our parents. We wanted a fun way to tell them. J.R. made Grandparents Day cards and we mailed them out earlier this week. All three of them received their cards on Friday which was great. AND Friday was my birthday so it was a really fun day to celebrate.

I look at Ben everyday and think about how much of a blessing he is. We are all thrilled to have God bless us again with another child. I'm looking forward to the pregnancy as well - I absolutely loved being pregnant with Ben. I just pray this pregnancy goes as well and this new baby is just as healthy. Please pray for us as well!

Me at 7 weeks.