i have a doctor!

baby h3b is good.

yesterday i had my first appointment with my new doctor. i really liked her and am happy to see her for the rest of this pregnancy. she was honest and candid and i feel very comfortable with a delivery in the connected hospital. she said she'll do her best to deliver baby h3b, but that one of the 6 other doctors in the practice may also be on call during that time and could potentially be at the delivery, instead. i feel good knowing that i can meet them all, in advance, if i want and that they have similar birth philosophies. it's the most prepared i felt yet regarding prenatal care, so a step in the right direction, at least.

i weighed in and am up 5 lbs since my 7 week appointment. baby h3b has only grown a few ounces, but i do have amniotic fluid to blame some of that on. i think a daily walk might be in order so that i am sure to keep healthy now that i'm not working out like i used to.

it was mostly an informational appointment, but she did measure my belly (laying down, which makes it almost nonexistent) and i got to hear the heartbeat again. it was strong and fast and she said it sounded perfect.

i thought so, too.