Second doctor appointment – Originally posted January 11^th

Heart beats

I got to hear the baby’s heartbeat today!  At only 9 ½ weeks along, I was able to hear the heartbeat, and with that the chances of miscarriage decrease to less than 1%.  I love that thumping sound, so comforting…175 beats strong!  I also talked with the midwife today about my options for delivery.  With my daughter, Alex, I ended up with a C-Section after being induced, allergic to the induction drug (well, cord that held the drug in place), and a bad reaction with pitocin.  As long as I go into labor on my own, I can deliver this baby via a VBAC (virginal bath after cesarean).  Midwife encouraged me to keep working out as I am.  I also talked to my dear friend Dr. Stacia Kelly (also a co-author of our book) about the whole hypno-birthing process, and will keep an open mind.