16 weeks

Can I tell you how spoiled rotten you get after having a homebirth? I haven't chosen a homebirth midwife yet so I have been seeing a cnm based out of a community clinic in Napa. This is my 3rd visit and I am so over it. Waiting in the office, waiting in the room, a medical assistant asking me dumb yet important questions, a quick heartbeat (which is great), a little small talk, then come back in 4 weeks.

Nothing like a homebirth appointment where the midwife comes to my home, asks about my thoughts on pregnancy, how I am feeling about the baby, my home life, my marriage, we talk about sleep, diet, water intake, and everything else under the sun. An hour later we end with a hug, positive talk, and promises to text, do lunch, and meet again as soon as I need to see her.

I guess what I am trying to say is that I better pick my midwife and soon!

16 Weeks

 I remember when I was pregnant with Ryann and I was 26 weeks pregnant. Someone asked me if I was pregnant... It was the best day of my life! I was thrilled that someone actually could tell I was pregnant. I know, I have been blessed, I have a long torso, and it was my first baby. 

With Cara, of course, it came earlier. I need to look back and see when it came, but I know it was closer to 20 weeks. 

Obviously 3rd babies show even sooner! My patients are now starting to notice. I have basically switched out to all maternity pants because they are just so much more comfortable at this point. 

You may get sick of my belly pictures during this pregnancy, and for that I apologize, but I want this documented, so here is another one... 16 weeks with little baby boy.