Oct 3 – I had my first midwife appointment today.. I got to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler, which is apparently hard to get so early on, so I’m super lucky! It was the most incredible thing to hear, and so relieving all at the same time. I cried. Then I went out and celebrated by getting my first pair of maternity pants, they’re black and oh soo comfortable.. I can even wear them post partum! Amanda, the midwife is going to send me for a dating ultrasound next week, so I’ll finally be able to see the baby.. really excited!
The month of October has been pretty hectic, lots to do, birthdays, thanksgiving, Halloween etc.. I’ve got an increasing belly popping out lately.. people who don’t know I’m pregnant can probably tell now.. We had the 2nd midwife appointment on October 31, your heartbeat was at 153, which I’m told is normal.You were kicking alot that we heard on the Doppler and that was neat, although I’ve had a lot more stomach pains lately.. pretty much chalked up to round ligament pain.. my back hurts more and I get tired really easily, but it’s all totally worth it in the end.
I’m scheduled to go for another ultrasound around the 20 week mark, I really hope to be able to find out if you’re a boy or a girl!
My appetite has returned full force since leaving the first trimester, although I can’t eat huge quantities at once, I am quite happy to eat all day.. just need to try and reduce my sugar intake.. here’s to hoping!!