Meeting the doctor...

Got to have my first doctor's appt. yesterday...seems long overdue given that Im 4 months preggo now. She seemed nice, but very exhausted (she is due in April!!) She listened to my thoughts, and concerns, and hopes for a natural birth...I was excited to hear that she encourages natural birth, and that my hospital has jacuzzi tubs in every room (for laboring, not for birthing...but I'll take it.) I decided to have the genetic screenings done, 1. because I felt it couldn't hurt, 2. Id rather know of a problem before hand. I've luckily already seen my baby movin and shakin in there, and that everything (physically) is in the right place, and is the right size. And I feel alittle relieved to finally have a doctor, like Im a responsible adult now or something. Maybe it just symbolizes that it's all getting closer and closer!! I actually have a little baby bump now too, so the physical part of motherhood is rapidly approching! Now I begin meeting with Doula's, and choosing my birthing classes!! The fun stuff =)

On another note, I went and spent a decent amount of money yesterday on a painting easel, canvas', paints, brushes, textures....the works!!! Went alittle nuts, but I just kept getting all these ideas for the baby's room!! I'm the kind of decorater that needs one item...whether bought or created, to decorate around. A centerpiece if you will. And this painting that I have in mind will be just that! I will include all the colors that I want to work with, and add fun touches of fabric and things to bring it all together =)  I love gettin creative. Whether its writing a song, making something, thinking about things I wanna do, COOKING!! Makes me feel alive, and I like it. I hope everyone gets to feel that...

Stay active, stay positive, stay creative...
Chelsea
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