Once again, I'm writing after the fact about a certain week of pregnancy, so hmm...let me think...I'll try to remember the significant stuff. Well, I had another appointment with one of my midwives during week 24. It was my first time meeting with this particular midwife, and I found her to be very nice and pleasant (as they all seem to be, fortunately!). I can see myself delivering a baby attended by any of them...although if I had my choice (which I don't) :), Donna would be the one I would choose. Interestingly, she's the one who saw me when I was having my miscarriage. Now, she's the one I feel the closest to and the most comfortable with. Hard, emotional times are bonding, that's for sure.
Anyway, my appointment this time went fine. My belly measurement was 25 centimeters, one centimeter ahead of the 24 that it is "supposed" to be. My blood pressure continues to be a little high for me: 146 over 80 when the nurse took it, then 140 over 70 when the midwife checked it a little later. I keep forgetting to ask my dad this question, but I'm wondering which number is the one to be concerned about...I've been paying more attention to the 146 or 140 number, but is that really more significant than the 80 or 70? Maybe they're both equal? Anyway, Dad, since I know you'll read this, can you tell me the answer sometime? Thanks! :)
The midwife assured me that I didn't need to worry about my blood pressure, but I know it is high for me so I do feel a little concerned about it. Sometimes I just have a sense that something will go wrong with my health this time around: either high blood pressure or gestational diabetes or something like that. Relax, Davene, relax...
Anyway, Baby's heartbeat was nice and strong, and his movements are definitely good...so all looks well and I'm loving it!
~ me and my talented friend Misty who...
~ ...made this incredible dinosaur cake for her daughter Trinity's birthday which we celebrated together during our Friday fellowship potluck last week (also when we took the belly pic above)...we all knew whatever cake Misty made would be incredible since last year, she dazzled us with a Noah's Ark cake for Trinity's birthday...Trinity is a fortunate girl to have such a creative baker for a mom!!!
2 comments:
You two are adorable! God has made each of our bodies perfectly to carry our own children! I tend toward your carry/size, Davene, so I can understand how you feel. You both are BEAUTIFUL.
The cake was amazing. Misty is a talented cake designer right down to the authentic WATER!!!!
If you are seeing the midwives - they are all great. Ann was with us during our last 2 - she wasn't even on call when Kaleb was delivered, but made a special trip in to be part of my c-section. :) I've had Barb, Marty, Ann...but missed out on Donna - just saw her for lots of visits. They all were great for us - through the births and miscarriages. :)
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