First OB Appointment!

What a great experience today!

We arrived early, got in right away and saw Dr. Jasey within minutes.  After our meeting with the doc, we had our next appointment booked and we were on our way.  The whole thing took 40 minutes!

And so now the details....

He said so far everything looks great from the ultrasound pics.  He said my bloodwork is all within normal limits too.
He confirmed the minor cramps I get in my lower right belly is ligamental pain, and the sharp pain in my left butt cheek when I'm lying down is from my pelvis shifting.
He said my uterus is now up to my belly button and my measurements are all good.
I can keep working out with the schedule I have, too.  I was worried about the weight gain (12lbs depending on the scale) and he is not.  He said though, I should limit carbs, have more veggies than fruit and always juice over water.  Done and done.  No more aerobic activity than 30min.... that for sure  can be done.
He also said we should book a prenatal class... any suggestions?

And for the fun part.... we heard the heart beat today!!! It was so exciting!  I didn't cry like most women say you do, but it was pretty cool to hear the rapid "swooshing."  Also, he changed my due date, and so now we are due on Rick Sr.'s birthday, August 6th.  So my weekly turn-over is on Tuesdays; today I am 16 weeks and 2 days and feeling great.

The next step is the second part of the IPS screening - it's just blood work (I'll go next week), then another appointment with Dr. Jasey on March 20th, then the anatomy ultrasound on March 26th. I have to pee in a cup every time I go to the OB.  Weird but whatever.

There was a sign up at the office talking about when you give birth, do you want a ward, semi or private.... so I'll definitely be calling Green Shield soon to see what I can get.  All I know about my birth plan so far, is that I want it done in a hospital.  But if I can get a private room, that's sweet!

So now I'm officially into my fifth month... I'll start reading about that.  The doc said there's nothing wrong with just staying current. I don't want to get too overwhelmed reading about what lies ahead, so I'm sticking with one week to one month at a time.

Until the next update, thanks for reading!