Wow, things have been pretty hectic lately. Exciting things in the works. Stay tuned for more on that front. It’s all super secret spy stuff at this point. Well, not really, but I don’t want to talk about it just yet.
This week is pregnancy week 12 for me, I am graduating from first trimester! Yesterday we went to my OB and got to hear a strong heartbeat from the little one, who is now the size of a lime. I love the fruit comparisons. It felt so great hearing the heart beat. Everything seems fine and dandy. I feel good, I’m gaining the right amount of weight, I’m going to the gym 4-5 times a week again. In fact, there’s not a whole lot to talk about on the bun in the oven. Things are just peachy. Thursday is the scary first screening where they sit you down for an hour and tell you all the things that could be wrong with your baby. I’m just looking forward to the ultrasound and I’m going to do my best to not get freaked out by their pamphlets and scary statistics.
Our next appointment will be with our new midwives on February 9th. I told my OB yesterday that we had decided to do a home birth and she looked very sad. I was kind of hoping I could see her for the 20 week ultrasound, but she told me to just have my midwife set one up for me. So I won’t see her again for a year or so. She said legally it’s better if I don’t do dual care. I understand but I’m sad that’s the way things are. She’s nice, I’m glad to have found her. But I feel so great about our midwives and I’m being a good girl, making sure my body will be ready for home birth. I had a cherry chocolate shake from Burgerville yesterday though. It was delicious. Baby wanted a shake.
I understand why some regular bloggers become quiet when pregnant. I feel it too. I just feel quiet. Plus I’ve had less energy to get through my day and as easy as writing a blog post seems, some days it’s just too much work. I don’t foresee things getting any easier any time soon either. It’s going to be a busy year. And each day my 365 drawings project gets further and further behind. Baby is already taking a front seat to everything. I may have to lower my standards to get those drawings done.