This week has held lots of exciting things so far (ok, two...):
I went for my second appointment today and they were able to pick up the heartbeat with the doppler - so cool to hear it again! They reviewed my blood test results and said everything looks good and normal. My hemoglobin is above average (which is good!) and I am blood type O+ (universally compatible! woot!). Not much else... just talked through family history, options for genetic testing (we're not going to do any), and other "what to expect" kinds of things. I was reallyreallyreally excited to hear the heartbeat again, and a little surprised since the Dr. (I saw Dr. Thurston today --- LOVE her!) said there's only about a 50/50 chance the doppler would pick it up this early.
Last night, Scott and I went to the Greenville Midwifery for their "Meet the Midwives" open house/Q&A session. It was really interesting and I'm strongly considering transferring my care to them (they are affiliated with the Greenville Hospital System, so they'll work with OBs in case medical issues arise). I just like their philosophy of viewing pregnancy as a normal, natural process that in most cases requires no medical intervention. Keep those needles and knives away, thanks! Still have some time to consider options and make plans, but we both got a really good feeling about their practice.
The other nice thing is that they only have 5 midwives, and you get to know all of them (longer appointments where they just sit and talk to you, and they're present throughout labor and delivery). The Greenville OB/GYN has nine doctors, you see all 9, and you never know who you will end up with actually delivering your baby. It's just very impersonal.
I am seriously considering doing a water birth... not sure if at the Birthing Center or at the hospital, but I like the idea of sitting in a warm tub of water during the painful parts! Just the idea of being able to move around freely and not have to be strapped in a hospital bed with IVs and needles and crap all over me.
Hooray for a good appointment! Now I have to decide whether to switch to the Midwifery or stick with the OB. Choices!!
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