Methobaby

Just a morning update.  Today begins week 17.  This past week, S. went for her quad-screening.  This is the first time we’ll get a risk assessment for chromosomal abnormalities plus isthe test for neural tube defects.  She was expecting another finger-stick.  What she got was 4 vials taken from her arm.  As she put it, “they didn’t even offer me a cookie.”  The test should be back next week.

We’re traveling in a few weeks.  First the NYC, and then on to UK… Bath via London.  Its okay for S. to travel internationally, as long as she gets up and walks on a regular basis (added risk of deep-vein thrombosis).  Usually, she’s out like a light on the plane.  I think she won’t have a problem, considering she’s had a problem sleep 8 straight hours at home for the past few weeks.  I just looking forward to not having to stand in the queue because of deference for a pregnant woman.

Our vacation is book-ended by office visits.  The day before we fly out, S. has her 18-week visit.  When we get back, it will be time for the second trimester sonogram, which is when we would find out B.’s gender, should we decide to.  And that is a blog post all its own.