28 weeks and 3 days appointment

What a productive morning I had! It started off at my checkup, drinking the orange drink for my glucose tolerance test. After I drank that, I had my appointment with Sage. My belly measured 28 cm exactly, so that's right on target. His FHT were 148, also on target. Want to know the best news EVER??? He's head down! I suspected as much since I always feel kicks above my belly button, but wanted confirmation. No ultrasound; if you have an experienced provider, they can usually tell by feel. Of course that isn't as accurate as US, but it works for me. I hope to not have any more ultrasounds if all goes well. The other fabulous piece of info from my visit is that I've only gained 11 pounds! Doesn't seem right since my belly is so big, but Sage said that's normal since I'm a small framed person. She said I'm simply all baby, and to enjoy it! They will call me tomorrow if anything is off in my bloodwork, otherwise I go back in 2 weeks. I thought those every two weeks visits started at 32 weeks, but I was wrong. I see Sage again next time. I asked about the lack of midwife coverage on weekends, since I was none to happy when my friend Kim informed me there's not always one on call. Turns out they have a fifth midwife starting in December, and after that there will be 36 hours each weekend where there isn't a midwife on call. So, here's hoping for a weekday baby! Or that I get the OB my friend Kim had at her delivery, and was very happy with. I think that pretty much sums up that appt.

My next appt today was at a pediatrician's office to check it out. I met with the practice manager for about 30 minutes, and then we walked around to show me the office. I met 4 of the doctors while touring, and all were super nice. There was once whos' personality I really liked alot. There are 7 docs total, and 2 PNP's. There is a 24/7 nurse line for minor questions and issues, and always a doc on call. Plus they have 1-2 doctors each day without scheduled appointments; they only see same day sick pts. In general, the practice is provaccination, and conservative with antibiotics. They like to follow the AAP's vaccination schedule, but are open to selective and delayed vac's within reason. And since Shim will be in daycare two days a week, he's going to be required to have his vac's anyways. I will still delay as much as possible, and probably claim religious beliefs in order to delay all Hepatitis. I think between 4-5 years is plenty of time to get all the Hepatitis vaccines. I am also very antibiotic conservative, so that meshes well with the practice beliefs. The office is also open on Saturdays from 9-1 to see sick kiddos. I really liked the practice, and we'll probably go with them. I just need to tell Eric all about it, and get his agreement.

As I was parking at the appt for the pediatrician's appt, I noticed a sign for Clark Pediatric Dentistry. As in Jason Clark, whom I work with from time to time, putting spoiled & horribly misbehaved kids to sleep for dental work. He is great with kids and parents, and really nice to the staff as well. Fortunately for us the two offices are side by side-SWEET! I didn't expect to get two birds with one stone.

So, after that I proceeded on to the daycare I liked so much last week. I showed up unannounced and asked for a second tour. It was just as nice as before, with the exception that it wasn't naptime today. Less sleeping, and more crying going on. I don't love that Shim won't always be immediately tended to when crying. But, I know that in the long run it will be good for him. Being with mommy and daddy 4-5 days a week is still plenty of time to be completely spoiled.

One last thing to add-----WHY DID I QUIT GOING TO WALMART? I love me some Target, and always go there. But today I had time to kill between appts, and ran into Walmart to browse. I found two adorable dresses. They aren't maternity, but can be worn as such. I'm super pumped to be pregnant during a time when big and flowing dresses/tops are so popular. I got both dresses, one cute cardigan like sweater, and a candle--all for $60! I'm so going back to shopping at Walmart. I forgot how great that place can be. And the sooner I cut expenses and pay off debt, the sooner I can be a SAHM!