As I mentioned in the previous entry, I'm seeing a midwife rather than an ob/gyn. Since some of you have asked what that means and might even be a little concerned, there's an explanation of a Certified Nurse Midwife on Baby Center.
Basically, she's a registered nurse with a graduate level education in midwifery and is certified nationally. My midwife works out of the Lee Physician Group ob/gyn office on Bass Road across from HealthPark (where I'll have the baby). As long as the pregnancy remains low-risk, I'll stay with her but there are medical doctors in the office that can step in should anything serious happen. The midwife is wonderful, though. I feel very comfortable with her, she explains things thoroughly and is happy to answer any question. Baby and I are in very good hands!
We won't have any baby pictures to share until around week 18 when we get our first sonogram (that means July). In the meantime, I'm growing a bit. As of Friday, I've gained two pounds and usually veg around the house with my pants button unbuttoned (Jeff kindly does the same to make me feel better!).
We'll continue to keep you updated! (I think it's Jeff's turn next!)
Vicki said... Traci, question for you since I didn't have a baby. Charlie walks around with the top button on his shorts/pants unfastened. Does this mean what I think it may mean? I think it is really neat that the two of you choose a midwife! (And, of course, have a backup plan if needed)
Dianna said... Does Vicki suspect Charlie of being pregnant, or perhaps she suspects that Charlie found out before Vicki did that Vicki is pregnant and that
Charlie wants to offer sympathy without comment? My apologies, Vicki, I could not resist asking because if I had waited for MY husband to tell ME, he would have waited until time for the first diaper change.
Midwives have been successful for thousands of years, and may indeed have a wee bit more empathy than a male OBGYN.