Today we went to our first prenatal doctor appointment! We went to a clinic that used to be called the American Medical Clinic. I guess I was expecting something very similar to my doctor in Lubbock; however, this was pretty different! I didn't have to fill out any papers on medical or family history, I was weighed on normal house scales, and they drew my blood in the exam room. When I talked to the doctor, I sat in a chair at her desk. She told me everything looked normal and then asked if I had any questions. But, the people were nice and we got to have an ultrasound, which was nice. Even Canaan got to see the ultrasound, though he wasn't very excited about being in a darkened room with me laying on a table! Overall, we were pleased with everything about the clinic, except the price: $1200! We are hoping the next appointments won't be so costly!
But, the guy who ran the ultrasound said everything looked normal and on track! We saw the little Munchkin bouncing around and heard a few seconds of a heartbeat. They even gave us two pictures. We hope you enjoy the first glimps of our little one. I am about 12 weeks along, still having morning sickness, extreme fatigue, tons of food cravings, and mood swings that are all associated with a normal pregnancy! I am hoping these subside soon! However, overall we are doing well and excited about the new addition to our family...coming around February 9th!
6 comments:
WOW! We're so excited and really glad you got to see the baby! We are praying you both! But 1200.. that's high!!! But, still... how neat you got to see the baby! Can't wait to be there with you soon to see your tummy grow!
did canaan come a few days early? it would be fun to have a valentine's day baby and a halloween baby :) very fun, very expensive. you're a bit further along than you thought eh? keep us posted. i was going to tell you that when you said you don't remember much being necessarily before 26 weeks, at 20 weeks they do all the measurements of the baby, so that's sort an important time to go (according to american culture anyway).
CONGRATULATIONS!! Sam and I are very excited for you. We will keep you and the baby on the way in our prayers.
Sam and Keesha Russell
He or she is going to be a cutie like big brother!
Alison
so, i'm not sure you're allowed to post ultrasound pix from a second baby on a blog named "allaboutcanaan" you can't change your blog name, so you'll have to figure out a way to incorporate (which i suppose you did share his reaction to the dr visit, so you're in the clear for this one :)
congrats!! so exciting. i am due sept 17, but i am hoping for earlier than that :) this time around has been a totally different pregnancy for me. how about you? do you have a feeling about what it is? any names picked out?
hope your morning sickness resides soon.
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