14 1/2 Weeks

I had my appointment with the Midwives today. They put us in a room and closed the door. Dan was sure it was because they were probably talking about us. Come to find out, he was probably right.

One of the midwives came in, and told us that they decided to transfer our care to an OB. I didn't understand, so I looked at her as if this wasn't new information and just shook my head yes. She continued on, talking about how all of the Midwives had a meeting and discussed whether or not they were comfortable caring for me throughout the remainder of my pregnancy. The consensus was that I should be considered high risk at this point and I should be transfered onto a higher level of care. Then it started setting in for me. Dan and I both knew that this was a possibility. We were caught a little off guard though, because things have been going so well. I was still on very low doses of all of my medications, and the baby looked great. Our Perinatalogist was watching the baby carefully and had been reassuring us that everything looked great and there was nothing to be concerned about. We expressed these concerns to the Midwife. She said that she understood but they as a whole, thought it would be best for me and the baby to be followed by an OB. We once again reiterated that we were already being followed by a high risk Perinatologist, and so far my Primary Care Physician had been making all the calls on my medications as well as monitoring my blood levels. The Midwives at this point, were doing the least to follow this pregnancy in regards to my hyperthyroidism, so I didn't understand why they were passing our care on. Dan and I were both very upset. I am already an emotional person, and throw in pregnancy hormones just for fun. There were multiple times where I had to fight back tears. I just kept thinking about how my appointments for the rest of the pregnancy were going to change, as well as the delivery itself. I was very sad. Thankfully, the midwife they chose to tell us the news, we liked and already had rapport with. She is really funny, and she kept adding comic relief to the situation, so I didn't shed a single tear.  =)

So we talked with her for a while and she recommended a female OB that works with the Midwives in their practice. We made our next appointment with the MD she recommended and we will just go from there. If we end up not hitting it off with her, we will be on the search for someone else that delivers at TCH. So please be praying that we do end up liking her. The midwife did say that there was a possibility that if my pregnancy goes on without complication that we could be switched back to the midwives at 36 weeks. Just in time for the delivery. So we will have to see how this whole thing pans out.

On a better note, she did another doppler to listen to the baby! His heartbeat was healthy as could be! It was great hearing it! She said that as soon as she put the doppler on my belly that he kicked it! I thought that was pretty awesome. We could hear that he kicked it, but I didn't feel it. I had one more tiny flutter sensation while we were in Michigan. I was standing in the bathroom brushing my teeth and I felt it. So quick! I want it to last longer so I can know for sure what it is!

Anyhow, we have our annual Sugarland Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting tonight! It's gonna be so cold! I already know. ;) Speaking of Christmas, IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!!!! I couldn't be anymore excited! Dan and I have yet to start our Christmas shopping. Shame on us, I know. It's going to be a frenzy now! I will have to post our most recent pictures of our finished house. We have all the decorations up outside and I think we are getting to the point where we could be called gawdy. That means we have just a few more decorations to put up until it's just right! ;) Hope you're having a Merry Christmas thus far!

Oh and did I mention that I am hungry all the time??  I AM HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. ALL THE TIME. Even if I just finished eating, I will still be hungry. It's ridiculous! I am back to my prepregnancy weight but I have a feeling it will be going up up up with how much I'm inhaling. Dan is really worried. ;)