Baby Update

I had my midwife appointment today and got to hear the little bomp-bomp-bomp of our new little baby's heart beating away. Growing. Moving. Pretty neat. I mean, I hear it at each appointment, but everytime my heart settles and all my worries and fears I had the month before wash away. Today, we walked into the "Birth Center" part of my midwife's home. Both doors were shut and Lula and I heard the unmistakable sounds of a woman in labor. I wasn't sure what to expect this appointment, and had always wondered before, "What happens if she has a patient in labor during her day of appointments?" (two women were actually there-one had JUST delivered and the other was in the thick of her labor) Well, my question was answered as she escorted me into her actual kitchen and sat me on one of her barstools. She had my file and a portable heart monitor on her kitchen counter. A friend of hers, with hair down to her butt and feathers and beads around her neck, was drinking some tea and making candles at the table. She was listening to what sounded like a drum circle with Enigma singing in the backround, and asked Lula if she could help dip some candles. Lula stood on the chair and carefully helped dip candles while we listened to her new brother or sister on the monitor and talked about what to expect the next 4 weeks. Even admist all the excitement of two new little lives about to emerge in the rooms next door, I felt overwhemlingly relaxed and peaceful talking about our new baby and my ever-changing pregnancy. I thought to myself, "This is what it should be like. No waiting rooms, nurses, paper covers on tables." I mean, my daughter got to make candles in her kitchen for crying out loud. Way different than my OB experience with Lula. It left me feeling liberated and confident in being able to bring my baby into the world however I want to, and that is a beautiful thing.

My diagnostic ultrasound is scheduled for August 29th and 9:30 am. I will be a few days away from 20 weeks and hopefully we will be able to see if it's a girl or boy! Can't wait!