First Prenatal Exams

Baby B--guess what! So far, we are O.K.! We met one of two possible midwives that will escort you into this Outside Place, and she--as well as the entire office--is so darn cool. Good vibes all around, Baby B, good vibes--did you feel them, too? Your daddy and I decided that we didn't mind that this group was out of network. Two of the OBs in this group were recommended to us by mama's primary care physician, as well as a friend from work who said, "Dr. ____ was so wonderful, it made me mad that I wasn't having anymore children! His bedside manner made me want to have another baby--"

High praise indeed! And the midwife--she doesn't think your parents are kooks for not wanting X, Y or Z. We won't get into specifics, but everyone is entitled at a chance to experience birth the way they want, don't you think? I wish everyone could...we know how blessed we are to have what we have, live how we live, and be with YOU! We can't wait. And this midwife, I just know that emergencies aside she will help us bring you into this Outside Place with bells on and all those other welcoming ways.

The best thing today? I heard your heartbeat, which was wonderful, strong and I can't believe it--inside of me! Baby B, we underestimated your persistence at Being, because you are closer to 10 weeks than the 8 we estimated. You are officially the size of a kumquat!