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It was an extensive journey. We heard it can take some couples a long time, so we prepared ourselves for a drawn out process; but we never expected anything like this. It took two weeks 🙂 … Lauren took the test and we saw the double blue line.
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In August we got the crib put together and took our first parenting class.
8.31.16 – Went to the doctor and heard his heartbeat at 150 bps 🙂 He is healthy and is “perfect’ size and weight according to the doctors. Lauren got the flu vaccination.
9.7.16 – our next appointment where we’ll get more ultrasound pictures.
9.17 & 9.18 – we’re going to Music Midtown (last bands for Rivers before birth 🙂
9.23.16 – another appointment. Lauren gets to drink the sugary drink and get tested for gestational diabetes. She also gets some more vaccinations (I think).
9.24.16 – we take a tour of Northside Hospital and have a Breastfeeding class for couples. THE TOUR AND CLASS WERE AWESOME.
10.5.16 and 10.7.16 – Two more baby appts. and everything went well.
10.8.16 – We had our 1st baby shower w/ both ladies and guys thrown by our friend Grace. We had a keg and bbq and it was super fun.
10.9.16 – Part 1 of Child Birth Prep class. We learned a ton about the birthing process and what to expect from early labor to delivery. Continued below…
10.16.16 – Part 2 of our Child Birth Prep class. We’ll be learning about labor positions and more about the birth process.
10.21.16 – Rivers gets to be in a wedding. David and Katy are getting married and I’m a best man and Lauren a Bridesmaid.
10.24.16 – Appt. went good. Everything is on track.
10.31.16 – We went to Fernbank Museum for Halloween dressed in Skeleton costumes showing whats in our bellies! Pic below.
11.3.16 – We had another OB appt. and heard Rivers’ heartbeat again. Its in the 140s which is great and Lauren’s belly is measuring right on track.
11.16.16 – Another baby appt. where Lauren will get a series of final tests and blood work done as we head toward Rivers’ birth.