Week 14 Appointment

I just returned from a very fulfilling 14 week appointment. Today I saw the other midwife, Kim Anderson. She is a bright-eyed, sweet-faced, energetic woman who seems to know my questions before I finish speaking them. Kim is very matter-of-fact and I can see her no-nonsense type of care being very useful in the birthing room.

We were able to successfully hear the baby's heartbeat, and I tell you, it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. I could have listened to it for hours. It was 163 bpm. Oh how lovely. I can't even describe how I feel right now... It is so very surreal, carrying your next of kin...

I got pretty firm confirmation that we are not having twins. I knew this was really not a big possiblity (3% chance), but it was fun to daydream. Of course, my feelings changed day to day. Friday, twins terrified me; this morning, I thought twins sounded like a lot of fun. I suppose it is still a possiblity, but according to Kim, everything is just the right size and right where it is supposed to be for a single bebe.


Ooo- there is one more interesting thing... Since about Friday I have been feeling pokey sensations. I figured they were muscular loosenings, but the midwife says that could be the baby moving... I am thinking/guessing if it is the baby moving (s)he is getting up to the top of my uterus and kicking away... It is not constant and moves from side to side. I suppose if it is the baby moving it will become stronger and more constant as time goes on... And if it is muscular, it will probably subside just in time for me to feel the bebe move for real.

Now I am emotionally exhausted. I spent most of the morning being anxious about my appointment. I am so thankful everything is as it should be, but all of my adrenaline has disappeared and I just want a nap.