10 Week Checkup

Dearest Munchkin,
This morning I had my first checkup with Doctor Davis. I was feeling really tired and a little apprehensive this morning (nothing you did, just a rough night's sleep due to a pinched nerve). My appointment didn't get off to the greatest start when I dropped my urine sample all over the bathroom floor! My favorite nurse Anna, assured me that I wasn't the first person to do this and we all had a good laugh. But I didn't think it was all that funny, maybe it will be tomorrow. Then Doctor Davis talked to us about how and when we will see him. I will come in at the end of month for a genetic screen ultrasound at 12 weeks followed by a check up at 16 weeks. Next comes another ultrasound around 18-20 weeks to make sure you are developing the way you should be. So I will get to see you three times before you are born! How lucky am I? Following are monthly visits, then every two weeks, and finally weekly trips to the office. It all seems so far away now, but I am sure the next six months will fly by. Doctor Davis did his exam (which was really quick!) and tried to hear your heartbeat with the Doppler. It wasn't very clear today, but it will grow stronger everyday. Next time we see you, we should have no trouble hearing you. Finally, I went off to the lab to give some more blood which will be used in conjunction with the 12 week ultrasound.
In other exciting news, your Grandma and Grandpa Lumsden arrive this Thursday night and I have been bursting with excitement. This is going to be so much fun to see the look on their faces when we tell them about you. This week, you will start to become public knowledge and I can't wait! I see my circle girls tomorrow evening and I am sure they will so excited to learn about you. (Although some might have to fake their surprise....you know who you are...). I am sure I will have a great letter to write after this weekend!
Love,
Mom