We just got back from the first meeting with the doctor. We did get to hear the heartbeat, but it was still pretty faint. She said that's because Jordan's about 2 inches long and moving around a lot. The heart rate is currently 160 beats per minute, which is good. My blood pressure has dropped to a "good" zone, so she wasn't too concerned with that.
She said I am allowed to help paint as long as it is water-based, and I have to use one of those face breathing masks. They didn't mention anything about my weight gain. With them, no news is good news, so I'm on track. I've gained 6 lbs since my annual check up in November, and that's not bad considering that includes the pre-pregnancy holidays. :-)
Our next doctor's appt is May 9th. Then there will be a second sonogram between 18 & 20 weeks, which is somewhere between May 23 & June 10. That will be the first chance to find out whether we're having a boy or a girl.
Monday, April 18, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Furniture!
We are now owners of a gorgeous crib and dresser/changing table set. It's a convertible crib (to toddler then to full-sized bed) in a natural wood tint. Thanks to Roy's parents for providing both!
(And thanks to everybody who has already been sending stuff -- if your thank-you note hasn't arrived yet, it's probably the post office's fault).
We spent about an hour at Babies R Us last night looking at stuff. Apparently, to successfully have a baby in the burbs, one must have a family budget roughly that of the British Royal Family. Roy's favorite: you don't buy a stroller. No, no, strollers are SO 20th century. Now, you buy a "travel system." The difference? $120. Cool things about the "travel systems" is they offer cupholders for Mom and Dad (add some XM Satellite Radio, and then we're talking).
Next doctor's appointment (the first one with the actual D.O.) is Monday, April 18th. We'll post again, then, with anything the doctor lets us know about the baby's due date, health, size, and Dondi's blood pressure.
Have a great week!
(And thanks to everybody who has already been sending stuff -- if your thank-you note hasn't arrived yet, it's probably the post office's fault).
We spent about an hour at Babies R Us last night looking at stuff. Apparently, to successfully have a baby in the burbs, one must have a family budget roughly that of the British Royal Family. Roy's favorite: you don't buy a stroller. No, no, strollers are SO 20th century. Now, you buy a "travel system." The difference? $120. Cool things about the "travel systems" is they offer cupholders for Mom and Dad (add some XM Satellite Radio, and then we're talking).
Next doctor's appointment (the first one with the actual D.O.) is Monday, April 18th. We'll post again, then, with anything the doctor lets us know about the baby's due date, health, size, and Dondi's blood pressure.
Have a great week!
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