I had my check-up today with Dr. Alverson. Everything went well! Baby B is right on target for October 9th. That however is not why the day was fabulous.... the doctor's appointment had surprises in store for Lofton and I.
The first surprise is that although my pants (among other things) are getting snug, I have not gained weight since my first appointment. I am still at my pre-pregnancy weight. This was surprising for two reasons. Obviously the growing waistline was a nagging concern, and also I have not been cooking as frequently because the smell makes me ill.
So, to Lofton, my husband who has been smirking at me when I struggle to find pants in the morning, and my father-in-law Alan who made a vague reference to my waist size, I say, My waist may not be a size 22, but it is far closer than either of you will ever be. And I'm pretty sure that neither of you still wears the same size pants you did six years ago.
The second fabulous event at the doctor's office was that we got to do another ultrasound. The nurses at the office are AMAZING. I was talking with one about the hemotoma that was found on my uterus and she said not to worry she had the same thing and her baby is fine, but she understood that I was concerned. She left to take Dr. Alverson some paperwork and when she came back she said the magical words, "Let's go next door and do another ultrasound. Seeing the baby will make you feel better since we can't hear the heart on the Doppler yet."
It was incredible! Baby B has gotten so much bigger since the last ultrasound. Lofton and I got to see the baby move. It was kicking its little feet and waving its arms. It also had a large head which Lofton said clearly indicates it has Buckley genes. So funny, Lofton. Buckley's have large heads because we have abnormally large brains, what can I say?
Lofton and I are going home this weekend to watch Jackson. Rice and Debbie are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Congratulations Mom and Daddy! I love you both so much and Baby B could not be more blessed to have you as future grandparents.
1 comment:
Well, your father-in-law says that his size hasn't changed in quite some time....that being years supposedly! I just don't want to discuss weight. While you are beginning your parenting years, we are reaching the time of change when "they" seem to use lighter ink to print everything(don't know when the happened, but no one told us). Do you have the latest ultrasound picture?
Love ya'll,
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