12 Week Update

Okay, we survived the cruise.

David and I had our second doctors appointment today. Here are the three things I learned:

• my blood pressure: 112 over 67
• my weight gain: negative 4 lbs
• baby’s heart rate: 167 bpm

The blood pressure probably explains why I get faint and dizzy when I stand up. The nurse said it was excellent, but I figure it’s probably a tad bit low. Well, it’s lower than at the first appointment anyhow. My weight gain is probably due to the fact that if it can be eaten, it is the grossest thing on the planet Earth and I ain’t touching it. I haven’t thrown up anything so far, but I certainly am not eating very big servings. I don’t think a person can gain much weight from a diet of grapes and pineapple.

Hearing the baby’s heartbeat was the coolest thing I have ever experienced.

boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah, boomp-ah

She found the heartbeat right away. As soon as the doppler touched my skin there it was until I giggled. Then she couldn’t find it again for awhile. I guess babies that small move around a lot in there.

The next appointment is on January 26th.