Week 16 - WIC & First Prenatal Appointment

TUESDAY - We went to the WIC office yesterday to see if we could get on the plan. Had to answer a lot of questions but in the end we were able to get the waivers. When I got onto the pregnancy Medicaid Rachel was not able to be on her ARKids anymore because we made too much. I don't really understand it all so I thought that she wouldn't be able to get the WIC vouchers but because I can she can! While we were there when had to get weighed and measured, Rachel is 23.6 lbs and 33 1/4 inches long. She's still pretty little. We also had to get our fingers pricked to test for anemia. Rachel was already crying from being in the doctor's room and getting measured and everything so I put her on my lap and had her watch me get my finger pricked first. Seemed to help because when it was her turn she already had her finger out for the nurse. She cried a little but said "Thank you" when the nurse put a band aid on her. I'm fine but she is a little anemic so when I see the nutritionist next month hopefully I will be able to figure out how to fix that. Then we waited some more and talked to another nurse about breastfeeding and what WIC covers. Even though we had to get some things that I am trying to figure out how to eat (beans and a buttload of milk!) it's nice having some help with groceries.

Sorry if my post is a little erratic, I have a headache while typing this.


WEDNESDAY - Today I finally was able to go see a doctor for this pregnancy. Such a relief. Went in and filled out paperwork and then got weighed, again. So far I have only gained I think 3 lbs. I weigh less now than I did when I was this far along with Rachel. Then I had to get in my gown and wait for the doctor. She came in and did a breast exam and a pap. I thought she was going to pull out the Doppler for me to hear the heartbeat, instead she surprised me and gave me an ultrasound. When I saw that she was going to do that I was like, "No! I called and they said you wouldn't do one until next time! Josh is going to be so mad!" I almost wanted to look away and not see it because I wanted him to be there with me. When she was looking at the baby the only thing I was thinking was, where's the heart? I want to see the heart beating. When she finally showed me the heart I almost cried because it was beating! Then I got to heart it. Amazing. 134 beats per minute. That's a little slower than Rachel, she was 150 I think. According to a wives tale that would mean that it's a boy. Fingers crossed! Since Josh wasn't there I didn't want to know what we were having, I wanted to find out with him, even if I wanted to I wouldn't have been able to. The little one kept its legs crossed the whole time, plus Dr. Rutledge didn't feel comfortable telling me since it is still pretty early. Baby measured right on track, still due January 4th!

Because Josh wasn't there to see this ultrasound, Dr. Rutledge said that would give us a free ultrasound the next visit, which is August 19th. Hopefully we will see if this is a little guy or gal. Josh was a little upset that he wasn't there, which I knew he would be. I'm thankful that we get to see the baby again! I love it!
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Dearest Little One,
It was such a blessing to see you today. To know that you are growing strong and healthy like I have been praying for. I am still amazed that God decided to bless me again by allowing me to be your little home. I hope I get to feel your little movements soon, sometimes I think I do. Continue to thrive and grow big and healthy for me. Oh, and when we see you again, would you please cooperate so we can know if you're a little boy or a little girl. Thank you. I love you dearly.
Love, Momma