Appointment with Ann

Friday I had my 24 week appointment with the new midwife, Ann. She had a student midwife with her who actually did most of the exam while I was talking to Ann. I was even more impressed with her during this visit. The first thing she did was ask me what questions I had, and she seemed to be expecting a barage of them - my OB usually asked for questions as she was on her way out the door. I was not as prepared as I should have been, probably but I did ask her the main things. I confirmed that she will wait to cut the cord until it stops pulsing, which is something that my OB had dismissed out of hand, saying she never waited and wouldn't. She also helped me out with my questions regarding how/when to find a pediatrician and assured me that the baby never leaves the room after delivery. He'll be examined in the room after I've had time to nurse him and the cord has been cut. It amused me when she gave Darrell a hard time about cutting the cord... she seemed to take a slight bit of offense to the fact that he didn't want to, though she did a good job of reassuring him that they take as much of the "gross" factor away as possible. No biggie, I'll do it if he won't :)

The stats... 24 weeks and 6 days:

Heart beat - in the 140s
Fundal height - 24 and a "smidge"
Blood pressure - perfect (I can never remember the numbers)
Weight - 152

Everything is good, and within the 'normal range' but I'm not encouraged with my weight gain. Ann didn't come out and say I'd gained too much, but she did give me a lecture about walking frequently and good nutrition. Mostly the stuff I already know but have a hard time putting into practice. I think I'll do much better once the girls go home simply because I won't keep as much junk around the house. --Not that I want them to go at all. I'm dreading the end of our summer together. They go home August 10th, and the house is going to be awfully quiet...