Inauguration Day 2009, on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius

Jeff and I headed up to First Hill at daybreak this morning, for our weekly doctor visits. Our appointments were not well-timed with today's inauguration activities, which was disappointing. Of course, BabyJ needs to be our top priority right now, regardless of American politics. However, we do have TiVo, so we'll be able to watch the broadcast later.

We started with a quick ultrasound. BabyJ's blood flows are stable and in normal range. The amniotic fluid volume index has dropped a tiny bit, but it's still in the low end of the normal range, just as it has been for the past several weeks of ultrasounds, so no concern there either. I did have a bout of dizziness and nausea laying flat for the ultrasound. They tell pregnant women not to lay flat for a reason! Then we went up to OB dr's office. Turns out she was over in the hospital delivering a baby, so we waited at bit to see her. But in the mean time I learned I have now gained 26 pounds since the beginning of the pregnancy, and my blood pressure is still quite low, 100/60. After these measurements, we headed to the back of the office for a fetal monitoring session. BabyJ once again was a star on the monitor, and I had one minor contraction during the 40 minutes.

So after a short exam with Dr. F., I was sent home for another week of laying low. I am now allowed to sit up more, but the instructions are still to stay off my feet for another week. I asked about walking around the block to get fresh air, and she said I could sit outside in a chair, but wanted to put off the walking around the block for another week. Sigh. So here I sit, resting. For the next two Tuesdays, I go in for another set of appointments just like today, with the ultrasound in two weeks including more growth measurements. There are no signs that BabyJ is coming any time soon, so we can relax for another week or more, as she grows and we cherish our last few moments as a couple before we become a trio. And there will not be a new Capricorn in the household!