Well, let me tell you all about it:
We found out that our little one is developing right on target. He/she is currently 9 weeks and 1 day "old" (just like we had thought), so our due date of May 8, 2009 will remain the same. The baby is also just about an inch long, right at the 9 week size (I can't believe how big it has grown in only a few weeks!). And, as the Dr. says, "its a good lookin kid" (which at this stage means that everything looks normal).
It was so amazing to see the ultrasound of the baby--its head and back, its stubby little arms and legs, and its pulsating heart. The baby even danced as we watched it; the Dr. commented that we had a dancer in the family, and Travis said "Just like their mom." It's been nice to look at our simulated baby (which, by the way, is looking so grown up today!), but it's sooo much different to see the actual baby that is inside of my body. And it was extra surreal, because last time we were pregnant, the baby wasn't there, but this time, it was. Having seen the baby also made me feel more pregnant. I told Travis that as we were walking out of the clinic (unconsciously sticking out my belly a little further, and waddling a little more), and it was such a funny/strange feeling!
In addition to the GREAT news that our baby is doing well, I also recieved a prescription from the Dr. that should reduce my nausea (as well as some helpful "reading material"). Hooray! (The Dr. had asked if I had been nauseous during this pregnancy. I informed him that I just threw up in his garbage. He told me that if the nausea gets bad, I can try unisom and some vitamin B6 (which Mark had already told me about). I told him I'd been trying those, that they had been helping some, but that I was still nauseous. Then, he turned and gave me the prescription. And there was much rejoicing.) We have our next appointment in 4 weeks.
Updates on our baby from "What to Expect" are that our baby has officially graduated from an embryo to a fetus (which is why its face, arms, and legs look so much more developed in the simulator. I saw this for the first time today when we were at the school library, and I immediately turned to Travis and excitedly said "LOOK! LOOK!"). Also, his or her head is continuing to develop and take on more baby-like proportions, and tiny muscles are starting to form, allowing the baby move its limbs (or dance).
Well, there you have it--all the info on our first Dr.'s appointment and where our baby is at for week 9. =)
5 comments:
Your blog baby is makin' me DIZZY!
Congrats on seeing the Dr and getting the official PIC! What a cutie! :)
Okay, and I had no idea you guys were set on one avenue of medical school! SHOCKED when I read it! But congrats...you know where we hope you go. :)
I am so happy to hear that everything went well at the doctor's office. I can hear the excitement in your words. 3 more weeks until the next trimester. You can do it!
Mindi :)
Oh my word! Your baby looks great! Bart and I laughed at the part when you said that doctor asked if you were nauseous and you told him that you just through up in the garbage. That, my friend, was funny! That is great he gave you something that will work better now.
Congratulations on such a beautiful baby. My mom works for Madison Women's Clinic. I delivered both my girls with them and even worked there for a time. I hope you have a wonderful experience where you're going. It's great to love your doctor since you see them so often. :) I hope you get feeling better soon.
I'm so excited for you guys! What a wonderful new adventure! If you need anything, just let me know. =D
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