Friday, July 20, 2012

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.

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