[LisanAndy]

I had my first appointment and everything looked great. As soon as she came in she gave me a huge hug and said she was so excited to see us back again. She found the heartbeat on the doppler and it was in the 170s. She talked with me about my choice of pain meds and I explained what happened with Rylie when I got the epidural and how I'd like to go pain med free and she was very excited. I saw OBs and the midwives with my last pregnancy and I had a non-medical induction with Rylie. She told me that since I've chosen to only see the midwives that I won't be getting an induction unless it's necessary and gave me a huge grin and and I said I know, I really want that this time. I've done my research and would prefer to avoid induction if I can. She said just remember you can't be pregnant forever and God will bring that baby into the world when He's ready for her/him to be here. Plus, if you want a med free delivery it'll make it easier for you if you wait to go on your own because your body lets off natural endorphins to help with pain management and that isn't so with an induction because it's not ready yet. I said I promise I won't ask you for one, I'm going to be a good girl and she laughed and said she wanted to take a peek at baby for fun after the internal exam. After the internal she ran out and got Andy and the girls. She said hi to Taylor and gave Rylie a big hug and said the last time I saw you, you were 6 weeks old and so tiny. Now you're a beautiful blue eyed girl.Of course, Rylie proceeded to "talk" with her for a few mins. She started the u/s and we saw baby Baby was sleeping so she/he didn't move but you could see the heart flickering away and make out the eyes, the nose, the mouth, the chin, ect. I go for another u/s in 13 days and I have another appointment May 10th Here's my munchkin..

[~*Bethy*~]

I'm glad your with just a midwife this time!! My midwife said they will let me go to 43 weeks before they will even touch me to get her out lol. And yay for seeing the baby on the ultrasound

[~*sierra*~]

cute u/s pic! sounds like it was a great appt!

[**Jenn**]

That's great Lisa! Sounds like a super appt and great u/s shot!

When I saw ob's thay never knew me but when I even call my birth center and they ask for my last name I get, Oh hi Jenn! Its so nice to have all the staff know you and care about you and your family. I never had that with any dr. I had.

[CandaceDianne]

So glad your appointment went well!!

[Chelnae6]

Awwwww sounds like a great appt!!!

[alicenwonderland]

So cute! That's a great picture! I looks like you have a lot of support! I'm trying to go for a NCB too!

[LisanAndy]

Thanks girls!

Andy totally supports me in trying for a NCB. He saw how much agony I was in due to the epi after Rylie was born and said he's scared for me to have an epidural ever again. The midwife said she'd inform the nurses to, at no time, offer me meds and Andy said he won't either. It makes me nervous because the epi didn't work last time and I KNOW how painful birth is without pain meds LoL. It's not the end of the world and it was such a great feeling to know that I had accomplished that. With the epi with Taylor I pushed for 90 mins... with Rylie, since the epi didn't work, I pushed twice

[**Jenn**]

Just watch, this time the baby will just fly out!

[JediRach]

Aww, little baby. Happy to hear all is well.

[Resi]

Great appointment!

[Mars]

Cheers to a good appointment. Little baby is so cute already.

[*krista*]

Sounds like you have a really sweet m/w! That's awesome! I'm glad you have a cute little healthy bug in there.