Robert is sick. He didn't feel good Monday and stayed home from work so he could hopefully be well enough to go to his preliminary hearings. He had worked hard on them and was really looking forward to being able to argue these in front of a judge. Alas, he was worse yesterday so he went to the doctor. They thought it was strep but the test came back negative. They decided to treat it with antibiotics anyway because he was contagious and they didn't want it to get worse. The doctor told him he had to stay home today because he is still contagious. He gets to go back to work tomorrow but he missed his prelims and is really bummed about that.
The baby is growing! I can feel him taking up more space inside of me and my stomach is getting harder and bigger. I can feel him move even more now. I am 19 weeks today and in a few weeks I have my ultrasound that will conclusively determine the sex and due date. It is now starting to hit me that Robert and I need to make decisions about baby things and so we should start looking. This is going to be an interesting last year of law school for both of us. We both like the boring, predictable, quiet life - but this is definitely going to change that. That being said, I am thrilled that I'm going to be a mom.
My work is going well. I am still briefing USSC cases for my work and I'm learning a lot about federal procedure and federal courts from it. I find it interesting even though many others would find it boring.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Baby Update
I went to the doctor today. My insurance said they covered a doctor in California but it turns out that they were "mistaken." So I flew out to Utah with my dad (Robert had to work) and went to my same doctor. My appointment was supposed to be yesterday, but Utah was in the midst of severe thunderstorms and we boarded the plane only to learn that SLC airport had grounded all incoming flights. We were an hour-and-a-half late so I had to call and reschedule my appointment. My doctor was off work today but when he discovered what had happened he decided to come in the morning and scheduled me for an appointment. He is in his residency so I really have two doctors. He treats me and another doctor that is in charge of his residency checks his work etc. Earlier in this pregnancy they could not detect a heartbeat, so the other doctor came in and conducted a more-invasive-than-normal ultrasound and she was able to get the heartbeat and see the baby. The office I am at has approximately 150 residency applicants and only 6 spots, so they have their pick of good doctors.
They did the typical urine test and then took some blood to check for genetic defects. Robert and I want to know so we can be prepared if we need to be. The doctor did the measurements and checked my weight and everything is right on par. He checked for the heartbeat and it was a good 160 beats per minute.
The doctor plans to practice sports medicine when his residency is finished. Doctors are now using ultrasounds to treat some sports injuries so he did a free ultrasound!!!!! :) :) It helps him perfect his skills and as he put it "expecting moms usually don't mind seeing their baby." He is right about that. The baby had curled his left arm up to his face and it was so cute. I could also see eyes, nose, and mouth, and the heart beating. He was moving a lot. I have been feeling some flutterings for a few weeks but didn't quite know if it was the baby. The doctor said it was definitely the baby because he is very active. He was kicking his feet a ton and he didn't like the ultrasound wand very much; at one point he totally moved away from it and the doctor had to find him again. It was so cute (sorry I'm gushing a bit so bear with me). The doctor thinks that it is a boy but he said "it's still early so don't go buy anything" because he's only 75% sure. We will know more next month when they do a clearer ultrasound and measure the limbs and such.
Anyway, that is the update and I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. I love this baby already and I really can't wait to be able to raise him. Robert feels the same way. Here's to delivering a healthy baby. Cheers (with sparkling cider of course).
They did the typical urine test and then took some blood to check for genetic defects. Robert and I want to know so we can be prepared if we need to be. The doctor did the measurements and checked my weight and everything is right on par. He checked for the heartbeat and it was a good 160 beats per minute.
The doctor plans to practice sports medicine when his residency is finished. Doctors are now using ultrasounds to treat some sports injuries so he did a free ultrasound!!!!! :) :) It helps him perfect his skills and as he put it "expecting moms usually don't mind seeing their baby." He is right about that. The baby had curled his left arm up to his face and it was so cute. I could also see eyes, nose, and mouth, and the heart beating. He was moving a lot. I have been feeling some flutterings for a few weeks but didn't quite know if it was the baby. The doctor said it was definitely the baby because he is very active. He was kicking his feet a ton and he didn't like the ultrasound wand very much; at one point he totally moved away from it and the doctor had to find him again. It was so cute (sorry I'm gushing a bit so bear with me). The doctor thinks that it is a boy but he said "it's still early so don't go buy anything" because he's only 75% sure. We will know more next month when they do a clearer ultrasound and measure the limbs and such.
Anyway, that is the update and I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. I love this baby already and I really can't wait to be able to raise him. Robert feels the same way. Here's to delivering a healthy baby. Cheers (with sparkling cider of course).
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