The Wingler Wiggler

We had another doctor's appointment on Monday. We first had an ultrasound appointment with our reproductive specialist, Dr. Cal Hayslip. The baby was so active--wiggling, waving, and kicking during the entire ultrasound. It was awesome to the see baby so happy. It was almost like he/she was waving and saying, "Hi, Mommy and Daddy!" I think the baby may have Cody's personality--already enjoying the spotlight and staying active! The baby was measuring at 10 weeks, 3 days. (I was exactly 10 weeks on Monday, so we are right on target.) The heartbeat was around 165, and the baby was 3.47 cm. The doctor was pleased with our progress, so he took me off the progesterone supplements and discharged us from his care! That was a huge step for us; however, we will miss Cal. He doesn't usually do deliveries since his focus is on reproductive medicine, but he mentioned that he would like to deliver our baby. I thought that was really sweet! He knows that Cody has first dibs on delivering the baby if he wants, but of course, we'd love to have him help with the delivery. We'll be followed by the midwife through the pregnancy, and then one of the three of them or all of them (Cody, Cal, or midwife Monica) will deliver the baby!

Our precious baby


After our ultrasound appointment, we had our first appointment with the midwife, Monica Newby. I loved her! She was so sweet, and very thorough with her exam. She and Cody talked me into getting the Hepatitis B vaccine. (No, I didn't have it in 6th grade when everyone else got theirs, and I've managed to put it off this long. Even though I really don't think this vaccine will help the baby, I guess it will help mommy stay healthy, which will help mommy be able to take care of the baby!) Thankfully, Cody was able to get off work long enough to be at the ultrasound and at most of the appointment with Monica. We are scheduled to go back to see her in 6 weeks (June 1). We will have another ultrasound, and hopefully we will be able to find out the sex of the baby at this appointment! Be sure the answer the poll about what you think we are having--boy or girl?!?!? Can't wait!