Doctor appointments

I've had two appointments so far and they've both gone well. I've only been to the Dr. twice, but my doctor's office has been amazing. For the first two weeks after I called them I got a phone call daily checking on my stress level and just making sure I was doing OK in general. I'm very thankful for an office full of caring nurses and doctors.

My first appointment was a lot of paperwork and figuring everything out - due dates, insurance, payments, etc. etc. I did have the normal blood tests done plus my extra iron tests. I was VERY nervous about the iron results, because I've struggled with severe anemia since I was about 13. I've been hospitalized twice because of this so hearing the results was something I could hardly wait on. I seem to be right on track with everything I should be doing. I'm taking a daily prenatal vitamin along with DHA, folic acid, and extra iron. My eating is obviously off, but I was told to just wait because the weight gain and eating everything in sight would come. I was given something to help with the nausea, but I've only taken half a pill twice. The medicine knocked me out for several hours so I've not used it often at all.

My second appointment was very exciting! It started with news that my iron levels are the highest I've ever seen them - 14.3! Dr. S said all my other levels are completely normal and that I could go off the extra iron I've been taking for 4+ years. I was so excited to hear this, because I knew it would help with my nausea. CJ and I also got to hear the heartbeat - 165 bpm. Neither of us could wipe the smiles off our faces. Dr. S also said my miserable symptoms should be going away fairly fast. I think that was the best thing I have heard in weeks other than the heartbeat!

After two successful appointments, I'm officially ready to find out what I'm having. This won't be for awhile, but that doesn't stop the planning! I'll post later about colors, furniture, decorations, and all kinds of other things I've had on my mind for the nursery. There will be plenty of pictures, too!