16 week update

I went to the doctor this morning, and the checkup went great. They did the AFP (alpha-fetoprotein)test, and the routine stuff. He listened to the baby's heartbeat and said that he/she must be trying to keep me in suspense. The heartbeat fluctuated between 138 - 141BPM. At the end, the h/b stayed right at 141. He said that normally anything 140 and over indicates "girl", so I guess I'll just have to wait now and see! The next appointment will be in 3 weeks to have the "big" u/s, and at that time they'll do more checking on the single umbilical artery as well.

Nathan & his dad are still on their big hunting trip. Today has been one week, and they will come home late next Monday night. I guess ya gotta love it to stay out in the middle of nowhere like that, totally away from any form of civilization!! They are staying in a cabin that at least does have heat. They are several hours away from restaurants, groc. stores, etc. I'm sure they are having fun, but I can't imagine how much both daddy and PaPaw are missing Adam! I know they'll be glad to see him next Tuesday!