Have I mentioned that I love the medical practice we’re using? It’s a joint doctors-and-midwives practice, and we’re seeing the midwives. They’re so warm and sweet, and I love that they take their time with me and answer all my questions. (If anything happens that the midwives think needs further medical attention or intervention, the doctors are immediately available.)

The update for today is that this pregnancy is going "perfectly" as far as they’re concerned.

Lil Smudge is measuring exactly on target — not on the large side of on target, as had been the case all the way up until now. His heartbeat sounds wonderful, he’s moving around as he should be, and he’s aimed head down. Our textbook baby.

I lost a pound over the last two weeks, but since it was only 1, and I’d gained 6 during the 2 weeks before that, they aren’t worried. Especially since he appears to be doing so well. And my blood pressure remains excellent. (I have been eating a little less over the last few weeks, and more veggies/less sugar & cheese. Blame the reflux. But I need to keep the intake up — I should not be losing weight at this point.)

Amusingly, I’m the only patient in the practice this week to have lost weight — the average weight gain has been 6-8 lbs. Ah, Christmas. And office parties.

They don’t see any signs that he might make an early appearance, which is a good thing even though I’m physically ready for him to come now. They would be very surprised if he comes early.

And starting at my next visit, in 2 weeks, we move to weekly visits. Also next visit, I get all kinds of bloodwork and other tests. Bloodwork is my least favorite part of any medical experience, so my lovely wife will be coming along and driving for that visit.

I am indeed fortunate.