Week Sixteen Appointment

Yesterday was my week sixteen appointment. Jim was able to go to this appointment with me. I actually went to the other office for this visit and I loved it! We got in, sat, and barely had time to start talking before they called me back! It was awesome!

It turns out that I had lost one pound. Dr. Develin said that was ok as long as the bay was the size it should be. She said I was probably losing weight because I am eating healthier. I still could be eating even healthier but I am doing better than normal! We were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. This was the first time Jim heard it and he acted like a tough guy of course but I think he was pretty excited! The baby was up by my belly button. That is where the baby should be so Dr. Develin said everything was A-ok! The baby's heart rate was a little slower but not a problem. This time it was about 155. She did tell me that I had to get the flu shots, for the normal flu and the swine flu. I normally get the shot anyway but I wasn't sure if I should get it this year since I am pregnant. I was glad she mentioned that. She also told me that I am good to go to see Julie, my sister, for some pre-natal massage sessions! Exellent! Finally, after I told her that I was having a hard time taking my pre-natal vitamins she told me I could go buy Flinstones vitamins and take them. I felt like such a huge dork buying the gummie vitamins and knowing they were for me! Oh well, no one else at the store knew.

My next appointment is on October 13 at 7:15. I am going back out to the Huntingdon Valley office but I am seeing a different doctor. Dr. Develin's hours are early which makes it hard for me now that I am back in school. I can't leave early once a month for a doctor's appointment so I will just have to see the other doctors when I have to, which is fine with me!