My family has never been the type to go and get check-ups, so going to the doctor once a month just to make sure things are fine is a new experience for me. Whenever we went to the doctor, it was because something was so wrong it was starting to scare us or really interfere with our lives. So it's probably not strange that whenever I go for these check-ups, I expect something to be wrong. When nothing is wrong, I'm pleasantly surprised and feel good about myself and like maybe I can quit feeling guilty for some of the junk food I eat in those weak moments (french fries and breaded mozzarella cheesesticks--they aren't so bad if they're baked in the oven, right?).
Sigh.
Well, anywho, I had a check-up today and all looked great. Blood pressure and pulse were great, and the baby's heartbeat was normal as well. My uterus is right at my belly button now, which is where it should be according to my weeks of gestation, etc.. On the way home from the appointment, Michael and I stopped at Babies-R-Us to pick up a wedge pillow for my belly. It came highly recommended by one of Michael's pregnant colleagues after she heard about my sleeping complaints (my hips get sore from sleeping on my side, and a pillow between the knees doesn't seem to help). Here's hoping that tonight I will sleep well!
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