Today I had an appointment with my midwife, Debbie. Everything went great! The baby is measuring exactly the right size, right at 23 weeks, and the heart rate was strong. Right in the middle of her listening to the heart beat baby smith kicked and it made me laugh so hard we had to stop listening for a while so I could relax again. It was so neat feeling a kick, while listening to the heart beat and as Debbie said, the baby having the exact right response to what was going on. She also said that I am the exact right size for 23 weeks, not too big or too small, so that was reassuring.
Since our last ultrasound we had been worrying a little about the position of the placenta, because the doctor said that it was low. However, when Debbie listened she said that based on where she was hearing it in my uterus she thought it had moved up and everything is going to be fine in that regard.
Jordan wasn't able to be at this appointment because he had to work, but I have another one on July 28th so hopefully he will be at that one!
Next week we will be starting our Bradley Method classes where we will mostly be learning how Jordan can best coach me and keep me comfortable and supported throughout the birth. I am very excited for that, and I think he is ready to start getting more information about this huge even he will be a vital part of in 4 1/2 short months.
Love,
Jordan and Tracey Smith
This is so exciting Tracey! I'm following your blog now. You're going to love being a mom. I had midwives for most of my pregnancy and they were so helpful in keeping me laid back!
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