Dr Appt...

I had my first appointment with our OB office. At first I was very excited about the appointment because I really can't wait to get the whole process of doctor appointments started. I know, that probably sounds crazy but I think it'll help make the process all that more real to me. Plus, I'll have a way of checking to make sure things are progressing well.

However, I spoke to a nurse earlier in the week and they informed me that this is the inital meeting with the nurse to go over paperwork and tests. Because we've been dealing with RSC, I've already had a lot of the tests they initially screen you for (hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, HIV, etc) and everything came back normal & healthy. So because of this, it made this appointment all that easier. Dan was initially going to come with me but because it was more paperwork and some blood test, it was really not necessary for him to miss work.

I was in & out within 30 minutes. They still took blood (3 vials as opposed to 7) and did a urine test. But the majority was going over details, the hospital information & the doctors. I'll be able to meet with one doctor the entire pregnancy, but it will be a good idea to meet all of them as my doctor may not be available the day we go into labor. So that's the plan. The other good thing from this appointment was that the nurse (Julie, who I really like) told me that my blood pressure looks good and that my ultrasound from Monday looked really good. She said everything was in line and looked very good. She said the brown spotting was very common and it was also very common to be nervous. I also have only gained 2 pounds since July 3rd which I am very happy about. "They" hope that you gain about 5 lbs in your first trimester and I'm in my third month and have only gained 2 so I'm doing well with being on target. So good with the overachieving...

Our next appointment is during 13 wks and this time we'll meet with the doctor, so it's a good time to have more of our questions answered.

The only issue with the appointment is that my doctor's office is affiliated with the South Shore Hospital. For me, that's fantastic. I want my baby to be born near there because all my family is near there and that's the area I call home and am familiar with. Steve & Ann had both their girls there and it really is a great Maternity/Birthing center. However, the issue is that the hospital is about an hour away from our home. But as we all know, most first time babies take their time in coming into this world, so I'm not really worried. Although I don't think Dan is that fond of the idea. Guess we'll just have to wait ~219 days and see!

But on the whole, I am feeling less nervous & anxious due to the ultrasound on Monday. Plus, the spotting is becoming less frequent. I think once I'm in my second trimester, I'll really feel good. The only symptom I've had is sleeping/exhaustion! I'm exhausted during the day (all day) but then when it comes time to sleep I can't fall asleep!! I hope this goes away soon!