30 week appointment...

On December 28th I started my biweekly doctor appointments. Dr. White was on vacation visiting family in Florida, so I had to see the NP, Dawn. I knew this was going to be a routine appointment and since Tim had to work, Mom went with me. We decided to make a day out of it and fit lunch and shopping in with it. It has been so nice being on vacation over the holiday's! Anyway, back to the appointment.... The baby's heart rate was 143 and he measured just a little over 30 weeks, which she said was perfect. As for me, blood pressure was perfect and no protein or sugar problems. She didn't tell me how much weight I had gained, but I am guessing 4 more lbs. or so. I will check with Dr. White when we go back. Dawn said so far, so good! She suggested I get our birthing class scheduled, so after the appointment Mom and I walked over and talked to the nicest lady about the classes. Everyone at that hospital is SO nice and make you feel so comfortable. I got information on the classes and that night Tim and I scheduled it. We will also take a tour of the hospital and labor/delivery rooms. Our next appointment is January 8th. We have another ultrasound, just to make sure the 2 vessel cord is not hindering the baby's growth. So far, they don't think there are any issues. If you have seen my belly bump, you wouldn't think so either!!! Please pray that our ultrasound and appointment go okay. I know I shouldn't, but I freak out about all of these ultrasounds. I always feel like they are looking for something wrong and I guess I am afraid they will find it. I just want our son to be perfect! I know he will be, but I am already a worried mother! Amazing how that instinct kicks in the moment you find out you are pregnant.

As for the lunch and shopping.... we ate lunch at The Cheesecake Factory and just shopped at The Fashion Mall. We purchased lots of things for next year at Janie and Jack, which happens to be our favorite baby store so far. We also found some things for him at Talbot's Kids and Pottery Barn Kids. Honestly, he has so many clothes that he will never wear them all, but it is too hard not to buy things for him. He is going to be one sharp dressed baby!!! Mom and I also had lots of fun at Crate and Barrel. They had great sales!