9-Week Appointment

Monday was our first appointment at the new doctor's office. Nick was not able to make it this time,  but hopefully he can go next time. I went in for ultrasound and got to see a little figure of a person. The baby was moving a lot, the tech said. She dated me at 9 weeks pregnant and set the due date for October 28, 2016.

I then met with the nurse for genetic counseling and finally met Dr. Chao. I liked the doctor a lot. She is young-probably around my age, and had good energy. I will see her again in 4 weeks for a check-up and first trimester screening for genetic abnormalities. They will do another ultrasound at this appointment.

Overall I have been feeling very tired, very hungry and still recovering from my cold & allergies. I haven't been to my exercise classes in a couple weeks now. I just don't have the energy right now. I am hoping that will change soon, because I know it would be good for us.  Monday evening I also got out my tub of maternity clothes. There is not a lot in there, so I will need to do some shopping soon. Tuesday we went out for Mexican food and I decided that would be a good time to get into the maternity jeans! I am feeling much bigger in the stomach already, even though it is early. I don't have any shame in wearing the stretchy pants.

Ruby has told the neighbors about the baby I and told Diana last week. I haven't announced it at work yet, but will probably do that in a couple weeks.