First Post - Peed on the stick

September 30th - 6 weeks, 2 days

So, first blog post.  Here is a disclaimer: I don’t claim to be funny or interesting, I am writing this since I was record of things and because I like typing so much more than handwriting. I tried the handwritten journal and that failed.  I want to be able to share things with my friends and family.  It’s easier to post a picture and comment here than to reply to everyone separately.  And I don’t claim to not be lazy.

Read if you want, close it if you don’t .

I also don’t claim to be an expert on L&D even though it’s my job. Some of my views may not be yours. I get that. We can share opinions and agree to disagree. I am fine with you thinking for yourself. 

I know little about baby stuff – clothes, cribs, strollers, car seats, foods etc. I am sure I will figure it out – with the help of our experienced friends, co workers and books.

Having a baby and raising a child is like having cats right?

So here goes everything! I am pregnant.

Prenatal Appt #1

October 19^{th, 2011}

Had first real prenatal appt with the MD who is going to be looking after me in pregnancy. I love her. She is great.  I had a hard time deciding between 2 people, both whom are fabulous doctors, are always available for their patients and I have lots of respect for.  I feel bad for not choosing the other one because she is a friend’s mom, but it came down to just a few things. Office location being one – the MD I chose has her office in Dartmouth not too far away from the bridge so it’s convenient for me to get there, and it easier for Justin to meet me at appt’s  since he works in Dartmouth; and the other even though I like having that personal relationship, I think I’d rather keep this other MD known as just my friends mom  and/or someone I work with.  I still feel really bad though. 

Once at the prenatal appt, it went smoothly – went through all the details of the prenatal record – that was exciting for me! I am used to seeing everyone else’s prenatal record and now I have my own! I was way more nervous for some reason at this Dr. appt than I ever have been before.  Being pregnant is becoming more real once you have to talk about it!

My MD tried to listen for heartbeat today. No luck.  Still too early. I am okay with that. I understand it could be a few more weeks.

Justin and I have been talking names for the fetus for awhile now.  We came up with a relatively short list for boy and girl names but nothing in stone.  I think we’re going to be those annoying people that don’t tell anyone until the baby is born. I get it now!  I don’t want to feel pressured into a name because I told everyone if the baby doesn’t look like that name when born! Better to just decide then and THEN tell everyone.