19 weeks and four days.

                                                                                           
I had my first midwife appointment and ultra-sound (on april fools day), it was also the first time i have ever had my blood taken ( i don't do needles very well at all), so afterwards i was feeling like quite the brave one!
roberta (she is actually in midwifery training and doing her residency at Inanna) was very sweet, patient, and not to mention very gentle with me through the whole process, she was so lovely and will make an exceptional midwife! i am actually kind of saddened that she will be gone in 6 weeks.
i am very excited about giving birth at Inanna (and trying a water birth!). all of the midwifes are also certified nurses and have tons of experience with births ranging from in hospital, to home, and in birthing centers as well. i have such a powerful inner peace and confidence about the decision we have made to go the natural route.

i know it looks like i have a big bump going on, but that's partly the dress, because during my appointment my midwife mentioned that i was measuring  small to be 19 weeks (which had me a little concerned), but at the ultra-sound, my sweet baby is right on target for the weight and length, and she gave me the exact date of 19 weeks and four days. that was so comfortng and encouraging to hear, i know it may sound silly, but because i've been so small (and my hubs keeps asking 'when are you going to get a bump'?) i've been slightly fearful that something was wrong. but, my body is on the baby making train with no plans to detour until this litte gem is here, and for that i am thankful.

i can't even describe the emotions i felt when seeing our little baby bird so clearly, all of the fingers and toes developed, and the little butt, so so cute. it truly is an amazing feeling to know that i am not only growing a tiny little human, but also nurturing a soul. a being that will have a place in this world. it become so real. so very real. there is so much JOY in my heart because of what the Lord has so graciously given me.

love,
meg