Week 28: 2nd trimester COMPLETED!

      Yeah, it's all over...well not all of it but all of the 2nd trimester is! That's 1/2 a year with this baby growing in me! This week was so great! I got excited all over again about everything when I went over to Seasons Medical clinic and switched doctors. I was pretty nervous, I don't like to ruffle feathers but Madisons was just not working out. I had my last appointment with them on Friday and I met with Dr. Evans for the first time. He was great and at first I second guessed our decision to switch, but then I remembered that that was one of maybe two appointments in my entire experience with Madisons that went well.
   I took my nasty glucose test drink and they drew my blood...all is well! The babys heart rate was at 140 and he's healthy and (I'd like to think) happy! I have to give Dr. Evans props, he was great and I'll miss the ladies at the front desk but Seasons is going to be a better fit, I just know it!
   We walked in there on Thursday morning and thought we were in a reception hall. It was a little fancier than what we are used to. The womans clinic was upstairs so as soon as the elevator doors were opened Chad and I felt like little kids at Christmas! Everything was so warm and homey! There was a roaring fire place, what felt like a thousand different couches and loveseats, a small area for kids and, get this, a fish tank.

You should have seen Chads face.
And I quote: "Kayla, did you see the fire place?! And they have a fish tank. This is the best doctors office ever, now we HAVE to switch!"
     While Chad was content with the aesthetics of the room, I was anxious to meet the staff. The ladies at the front desk were so cheery and very informative. They explained the different services that they offer and got me in to meet with a doctor that very next Wednesday! That's about ...7 appointments ahead of Madison! As we talked with one lady, I watched others come and check in and get called back to see the doctor with almost no wait at all, another reassuring change, they must have their schedule well distributed. I expressed concern about switching over all the billing information and they assured me it would be painless and that they have an entire office dedicated to billing. THIS was huge for me since I didn't get helped with billing for literally months at my last place. I'm so excited to meet with Dr. Meredith, I've heard such good things and I know Chad will have fun with the fish in he lobby ;)

     

Week:27

 Total Weight Gain: 15 pound up from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Stretch Marks: I've got more than last time I checked. I'm using creams and stuff but I'm stretching!

Best Moment This Week: Getting the glucose test back without any problems, Whew!

Missing: My speed, it takes me what feel like an eternity to get off the couch when the phone rings, it's like there's a massive belly in my way or something....weird.

Movement: A lot more than ever before, and this week I start monitoring it.
Symptoms: My ribs are being stretched to the max, i hope they wiggle back into place someday.

Food Cravings: Salty things mainly
Causing Nausea: Nothing but that glucose drink was no cup of tea

Labor Signs: Little pains in my lower belly

Belly Button: It's starting to surface a little!

Wedding ring:  Off

Moods: Happy and healthy

Next Doctor's Appointment: 23th of October, my first appoitment at Seasons!

Looking Forward to: Meeting my new doctor and my Baby shower next week! AZ here we come!

Baby Facts: He's starting to develop more fat, so his wrinkly skin has started to get smoother. His lungs are mature enough that he'd probably survive if he was born now. Wow! I think I can wait though.

    He's as big as a Eggplant!