baby ole - week 8

we had our first visit to the clinic this week; although it wasn't an actual appointment, just an informational, pre-first visit prenatal session. one of the midwives taught it and there were 2 other couples in there with us. we got a lot of information and packets to take home. it was a great start and got a bunch of our initial questions answered. i also found out that this particular midwife does crossfit, too, so that was exciting. she understood my need/want to continue to lift. made me feel a little bit better about our having to go with this clinic due to insurance and a lack of other options.

they have a team of 6 midwives and 4 physicians. i had chosen to go with a midwife prior to this meeting and the info provided just solidified that decision. with this clinic you don't have just one midwife; you are to make appointments with all 6 throughout your pregnancy so that you know them all as you won't know who will be on call when you go into labor. i like this more than i thought i would. if you do find a favorite, you can attempt to make all your appointments with that one but i think we'll meet them all.



How far along: 8 weeks

How big is baby: size of a raspberry

Weight gain/loss: none

Stretch marks: none

Sleep: had some rough nights this week.
 

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: nothing yet. more aversions to meat

Movement: none

What I'm loving: the intake of info from the meeting and researching baby stuff. also, i told my wednesday night softball ladies this week and they were the most excited of all i've told (other than my mom).

Symptoms: frequent, more intense waves of nausea especially in the mornings, tired

 

What I'm looking forward to: being able to sleep this weekend, although al works 3p-3a friday and saturday so i'll still barely see him.

Best moment of the week: al and i getting to the clinic for the first time.

How I'm feeling: tired! it was a long full, 5-day work week with a late volleyball game on thursday.