Mark may be here for the birth after all

Found out yesterday that they're extending them to 12 months. It was previously 10 months. He saw it coming, so we knew from early on there was a chance they would get extended. He's putting in his leave request (R&R) for Dec 16th-Jan 5th. That's a good window. So hopefully babe cooperates and he'll actually get to be present for the birth. I'm excited and I know he is.

Met with one of the ATL midwives

I met with Sarahn and she's very nice. She's one of few black midwives in the area. It's a longstanding tradition here in the South. The interview lasted a couple hours and everything went well. I still want to interview two other midwives I talked to previously. I felt a really good vibe when I talked to Debbie a month ago. Plus, Debbie knows Lisa (my midwife with Duncan), so that's a huge plus. My interview with Claudia or Debbie is next Tuesday.

New Beginnings?

Somewhat, I guess. We made it to ATL yesterday at around 2:00 pm. We made about four stops total. The girls did well on the trip. Uh. This humidity. I'm never going to get used to in. One would think after living in Jacksonville, NC for three years that I would be acclimated to this weather already. I hate it.

Anywho, I got my apt. and now all I have to do is finish buying stuff for the place. Just basic stuff. I still need to contact the midwives I talked to a few weeks back to let them know I made it here and decided to move early.

Things Are A-Changin'

Come next week I will be out of the in-laws' house and will feel a great sense of relief. I've been so stressed, frustrated and depressed these last 3-4 weeks. The experience of living here for 10 weeks has shown me a lot and opened my eyes to a lot. I will miss Wanda and Krystal, my midwives and the possibility of birthing at the Miracle Farm. That place just looks magical and serene. Just beautiful. It just isn't working out with the in-laws, so I need to bounce and go my own way. Atlanta, here were come!!!!!!

NT Scan

I spoke to the doctor after the scan and he said the measurements looked great and I'll get the results from the BW in about a week. Baby measured 12w4d.

I think I feel flutters!

It feels like buzzing or butterflies. I felt the flutters a couple times when using the doppler. It's such an awesome feeling.

Intelligender said . . .

BOY! I guess I'll see in 8-9 weeks if it's right. It was right with Duncan, but likely due to coincidence since it doesn't have a great accuracy rate.