Baby Babble - Week 17

So last week I said that I didn't have a doctor's appointment till October 15, but we have decided to go out of town next week. So I rescheduled my appointment for today. It was short and sweet.....got my weight and blood pressure, then listened to the baby's heartbeat. Of course that is always the best part. Today it was about 140 beats per minute. I have felt wonderful and have had no problems at all. It's been a blessing! Also, I have felt subtle movements for a few weeks now, but this week was the first time I felt really strong kicks from the baby. I am anxious for them to get stronger! Here is a picture of what the baby is looking like at about 17 weeks.
He or she is about 5 oz. right now and 5 inches long. In the next month, the baby will double in size. Crazy right!?!

In other news, I am switching doctors. I have not been real pleased with my doctor throughout this pregnancy, mainly because I haven't even met her. When I asked the office when I would finally get to meet her, they told me November 30 I have an appointment with her. That was a problem for me. I would really like to have some sort of relationship with my doctor and meeting her when I am over halfway through my pregnancy is not exactly how that happens. Some friends of mine have ranted and raved about their OB doctor so I decided to give his office a call and see if he would accept me. At first they told me he was not accepting new OB patients. But once they talked to him about my situation, he changed his mind. I am so happy. This doctor is a Christian who is known for praying with his patients and listening to every little concern his patients may have. This sounds more like the kind of doctor I want during my pregnancy. I will see him October 21 and may even have an ultrasound then to determine the gender. I won't know until I get there, but I am very excited!