Raising Hands

Our scale is broken. That's okay because I don't need it to know my exact weight because some of my pants are falling off. I have another appointment with my OB/GYN in June where no doubt I will be weighed. Since that is the scale that has been keeping track of me for the last year I'm going to hold off on announcing any post baby weight loss numbers. I will post this picture I took of myself because I am starting to see a glimmer of my former self. No doubt the full nights sleep I have been getting (Go Bella) and the beautiful weather (save this week) which has allowed us to get outside more is helping for sure. Signing off for the weekend a little early. My parents are expected tomorrow afternoon. My Mom was here for Bella's baptism but my Dad hasn't been for a visit in three years. I've only seen him twice since then but that's another story. I am saying many prayers that we have a pleasant weekend and I am very excited for my Dad to meet our daughter.

After the longest three weeks of my life I had my first appointment at the office of my new OB. I actually saw a CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) but fear not my non crunchy gal pals I have not fallen off the deep end. The midwife could see me sooner than the OB. I will meet him next month.  Today's appointment consisted of a LOT of paper work and every girls favorite pap smear (yeah right). According to my dates and information I have been given and EDD of January 31, 2012. It's too early to hear baby's heart beat with the Doppler so I'll get the pleasure of hearing that fast little thump, thump, thump next month. I was diagnosed last Fall with Hypothyroidism and have been taking medication to control it. When well managed through pregnancy Thyroid disorders aren't a big deal. I have also been referred to a Perinatologist in the Maternal and Fetal Medicine department at the hospital in Dover where I will deliver. He will review my case and meet with me in a few we...