Our first obstetric (Ob) appointment was less than eventful at week 7. Not knowing what to expect, but full of excitement we were disappointed that no one else was as excited as us at the doctor's office. It's like they see pregnant women all the time! ;-) Our second visit at week 11 was slightly more climactic. We heard the baby's heart beat: 160 bpm, right on target! I also discovered that my blood type is A-; odd because I had previously tested as A+. I am going to ask for a re-test to ensure I really will need Rhesus (Rh) factor immune globulin (IgG) at 28 weeks in my pregnancy (to prevent my body from creating antibodies that may attack a Rh+ fetus).
Next week we will have our third check-up (15 weeks). This is the last visit before we get our first ultrasound!!! At 20 weeks, we will determine if the little one is a bambino or bambina. For those of you who were pregnant before the Ob sonogram was routine or have forgotten when the ultrasound is used to check for fetal anatomy, we will remember to keep you posted. We will be so excited to share our news with you....in about six weeks!
