11 weeks

We had our 2nd dr's appt yesterday. We met with the actual doctor this time. Despite looking like I've gained 20 lbs...i've only gained 1 pound since week 6! I don't understand it. I feel like the uterus must be pushing previously hidden fat out. Anyway he told me to aim for 20 lbs total. 

Dr. Tripp sat with us in his office (it was our first time meeting him, i switched from my dr at RGOA because since I work for Unity, it's cheaper) and talked about all kinds of things, it was very nice. He said I can eat brie cheese!!!! My favorite food lol. He said the soft cheese thing is only for unpasteurized cheeses, which tend to be European, but all the cheeses at the grocery store here are pasteurized (and i know for a fact that the one Wegmans sells is pasteurized).

 Anyway LOL, I was 11 weeks exactly, he didn't check for heart beat because he said he didn't want to make me sad if he couldnt find it. I was going to opt out of the 1st trimester screen the one that checks for Down Syndrome, but he said some women get it because you get an extra ultrasound. So I was like um yes, i want it! Originally we were told we only get the dating ultrasound (which we had at 7w3d) and then the anatomy scan at 18-20 weeks. So we go next week, I'll be 12 weeks 3 days...so excited for an extra ultrasound! 

He measured my pelvis and said it's narrow-normal, which I already knew. He said a 6lb baby will definately fit, and most likely a 7 pound. But over 8 is eh.  But he said you never know how things will change during labor. Also it was the quickest and least horrible pelvic exam I've ever had. Overall it was a really good visit...it took 1.5 hours! And he gave us his private pager number to call afterhours instead of calling the office afterhours. Score. 

Everyone tells me that being stressed is bad the baby. It's so annoying. Every aspect of my life is stressful right now. So just shut up.

Work is crazy. Patients are crazier.

We are house hunting... tomorrow I'm getting a call from a lender about getting pre-approved. This is so stressful! It's time to get out of my mom's though, that's for sure.