33 Weeks

I had my 33 week checkup(should have been at 32 weeks, but Fort Hood is weird) and it was quite the experience. I saw a Family Practice resident (read: BRAND NEW doc) and it had to be the longest appt I've had thus far. My new midwife (she's GREAT) wound up disagreeing with most of his advice and even had to reschedule my next appt since this guy didn't want me to come back in until 37 weeks! The funniest part was when he measured my belly and tried to get Caroline's heartbeat. He felt all around and pressed and squeezed the baby, so she's getting all squirmy and then he puts the doppler where her butt is. He's obviously not getting a heartbeat, so I told him that they normally get it on the bottom left side. He didn't listen to me and the baby kept moving away from him. I just had to laugh. . .even though her movements were getting a bit painful! He wound up finding the heartbeat (where I said he would) and finally the appt was over. It was just another funny episode of our new life in Texas. Oh, and he estimated that Caroline currently weighs between 4 1/2 and 5 lbs. I've gained 8 total lbs, so I think its safe to say that I'm all baby! =) We can't wait to meet her!