We had my 16 week check up today. I know I have not blogged much about these checkups, so I wanted to start. Everything is pretty great now. For the most part all of the nausea has gone away. There are a few things I just don't think I will ever be able to stand smelling this pregnancy, but that is ok. I am still having what seems like a daily headache. I hope they will go away, but I have been able to deal with this so far. I have also had some random numbness, but my midwife says that is common too.
I have been pretty steady on my weight gain, about 2 to 3 pounds an appointment. And we heard the baby's head beat today and it sounded very strong. It always gives me butterflys when I hear that sound. We also did the blood quad screen today and will get those results next time. It was really just a very routine appointment, which is great. The next appointment, in 4 weeks, will be a very exciting one. We get to find out what we are having, a boy or a girl! That will be a lot of fun.
But I do have things to keep me busy until that time. My midwife suggested at my 12 week appointment to read a hypnobirthing book. I really want a different experience this time when I birth, so I want to prepare myself now. I want a natural birth (no drugs) this time and she said this was a good way to go. She has had many success that self taught from this book. It also comes with a practice CD, and I hope that will help. I am only about 50 pages into the book, and am really liking it so far. I can't wait to get into the teaching part of the book. Both Craig and I have to be fulling on board for this to work and I am tooking forward to that making our realationship stronger.
For next appointment, please pray for a healthy and happy baby. It won't be long until we know what name we can give our little one.
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