Unexpected Change of Plans...

I was supposed to have my u/s with my OBGYN this past week.  I was excited to meet my new doctor and of course see our baby again.  Unfortunately, I got a call from the office explaining that we can not deliver at the local hospital because they do not take my insurance; therefore, I can not go to that office for my prenatal care either.  I was very upset and disappointed because I was born in that hospital, along with the fact that my sister works in labor and delivery there.  I was comfortable with the idea of having our baby there too.  So, after some research and a referral, I am seeing another doctor in another city and will deliver at a different hospital about 45 minutes from here.  It's a Women's Hospital and I've had friends who have delivered there and loved it.  The only part that scares me is the travel time, but I'm sure everything will be fine.  I believe everything happens for a reason and things always work out for the best.  So, I'm looking forward to meeting this new doctor and getting acquainted with this new office. 

As a result, I have my appointment next Wednesday.  I'll be almost 11 weeks then.  I am so anxious to see what the baby will look like.  The first time we saw it, it was just a straight line flickering away.  I've heard that it will actually look more like a baby.  I am also anxious to know that everything is ok in there.  I haven't had as much nausea as I was in the first few weeks and I actually cooked a hot meal last night for my hubby and was able to eat it.  (hot meals at night have not been appealing)  I feel good and blessed that I feel this good.  NO complaints here!

A few more weeks and I'll be into my 2nd Trimester.  Sometimes, I still can't believe it.  Some days I have a noticeable belly and then some days it looks normal again.  I can fit into most of my clothes still, unless I've eaten a huge meal.  My sister and sister-in-law have given me a bunch of maternity clothes.  It was funny to see TJ's face when I showed him all the pants and shorts with that elastic band around them.  He was like "really, you're going to wear those?" 

I have an app on my phone that tells me what is happening to my body and my baby each week.  Our baby is slightly 2 inches long now and weighs about 1/3 of an ounce.  Hair follicles are growing, along with nail beds.  If it's a girl, ovaries are developing and if it's a boy, testes are developing.  I can't wait to find out what we're having.  There's no way I can wait till February to find out.  I've waited long enough!!  People ask "Do you have a preference?"  Absolutely not.  I want a healthy baby...I know it sounds cliche, but it's totally true!  I have no preference at all and will be elated to have either a little TJ or a mini me.

9 Weeks

Tomorrow I will officially be 9 weeks pregnant.  I'm embracing it more and more each day.  I haven't gone out and bought anything yet, but we're definitely starting to talk about plans and the future.  That's something we haven't been able to do before.  I'm feeling pretty good.  I haven't had as much nausea and my pooch seems to only make an appearance at night.  I miss the gym.  I stopped working out a month before the actual IVF, due to all the meds.  I've been twice in the last few weeks, but only did 30 minutes of light cardio because I'm afraid of doing anything else.  Maybe I'll feel more secure in my 2nd trimester.  Ideally, I'd like to stay in good shape up until I deliver. 

We have our 2nd u/s in a week.  It'll be our first appointment with my regular OB.  I just want to see and hear the heartbeat again, so I know everything is ok in there.  I think my mom is going to come to this one and since I'll be almost 10 weeks, I'm hoping it'll look a litte more like a baby instead of a straight line.  Either way, I just want to know everything is ok and developing normally.  I'm thanking God every night for this gift and praying hard that this will be a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.