We had an exciting first prenatal doctors appointment on Friday. We didn't know we were going to have an ultrasound, but they said they wanted to see if we were having multiple babies. Only one baby...whew. It was really neat to see the heart beating so fast. At first it just looked like a wiggling blob, but then the doctor pointed out the heart. Tim said he thought it looked like a gigantic tooth! On Friday the baby was 13mm from the rump to the head and by the time we come back for our next appointment in 4 weeks, he said the baby will be the size of an apple. The doctor said we are right on track. Giving 5 large test tubes of blood was really painful for me, since I really, really don't like needles, but I guess they need it to run all kind of tests to monitor mine and the baby's health. We will have another ultra sound in October to measure the spinal cord and possible determine the sex of the baby.
I am now fully enjoying the full on slot of pregnancy symptoms. It has been really hard this past week; especially at work. I thought I was going to be lucky and not experience the nausea/stomach ache part. Tim already has had to pick up some of my slack at home. I could only cut half the yard on Saturday before needing a lengthly(rest of the weekend) rest. I plan to fly home this weekend and spend some time with the family, especially Lauren, and let them in on our little secret. I can't wait to share the news. The baby is due April 29th, 2008.
Love,
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