Heather's Recent Dr. Appointment

Hope everyone is doing well. This is our first post on our blog so hopefully it turns out okay!

Heather and I went to see her OB Dr (Dr. Blackmon) on Friday, February 22. The first part of the appointment the nurse recorded her weight (was the same as her last appt.) and her blood pressure (112/80). She then asked Heather which hospital she would prefer to deliver at (Parkview North) and the baby's fathers name (my one and only participation in the appointment!!). After waiting a few minutes Dr. Blackmon came in and finished the rest of the appointment. She asked if Heathers nausea was decreasing (it has a little) and if she filled in the script she gave Heather at her last appointment for Phenigan (sp?) (she didn't due to the risk of so many side effects). She told Heather to be sure she is eating healthy and not to go too long between meals. Dr. Blackmon also informed us of these new eggs they have come out with that have Omega-3 in them which give her nutrients she needs for her as well as the baby. Heather asked if those are found in Skim milk since she goes through about a gallon every 3 days! (No they aren't but the Dr. was pleased to hear she was getting a whole bunch of Calcium!!).

Then the part of the appointment that Heather and I couldn't wait for-hearing the heartbeat of the little one!! It was hard at first for Dr. Blackmon to find it but when she did it was easy to hear-it is such a miracle that the baby is only the size of a peach but has a profound heartbeat! It was such a wonderful feeling for us to hear that little heart just ticking away!

Well I hope this gives you an idea of how Heathers appointment went.

Take care and God Bless!