12 weeks: First UofC visit

This week we went into our first appointment with our new Maternal Fetal Specialist (aka high risk doctor). After some research of available doctors, Brant called to make us an appointment and we ended up with our #1 preferred doctor. A doctor who is listed as the top Maternal/Fetal doctor in Chicago (one of five and the only one covered by our insurance) in Chicago magazine. We were SO excited to get this doctor!

At our appointment we started off with an ultrasound. As it had been three weeks since our last ultrasound we were excited to see true baby-like little ones....and we did! All three were moving their arms and legs. Beta looked like he was doing The Robot dance. We were cracking up, but also astonished this was all happening inside of me. I can't feel anything going on, but it is crazy to know they are all having a jolly old time in there. I guess they should enjoy the space to move around while they have it. Gamma was refusing to conform to laying sideways for a typical profile shot and instead spent half the ultrasound simply showing us his foot and butt. All three heartbeats looked good and everything seems to be progressing well.

We then met with the dietitian who told us to focus more on Protein and Calcium then on overall caloric intake - citing that 4000 calories wasn't realistic. I was SO relieved to find out that I wasn't the only person to have trouble with the high caloric intake. We also learned that cooked unpasteurized cheeses were fine for me to eat. I started dreaming of baked goat cheese and don't remember the rest of the meeting. We left with several suggestions and ideas for meals. Luckily I have one of the best chefs making meals, I am very fortunate :)

Next we met with the nurse, physician's assistant and doctor - who were all super nice. We found out that our doctor himself has triplets who are college aged. He was excited for us and very optimistic. We came with a list of questions and he answered most of them just while having our preliminary discussion. It was so nice to have a doctor who knows our situation well.

After a long day at the doctor we were hungry and went to dinner in Hyde Park. Where you ask? Medici, the closest place that had baked goat cheese, of course. I think Brant got a bite or two, but I can't be sure. I do love my baked goat cheese.

note: Brant and I don't know the gender - nor do we plan to find out - so any reference to gender is just for simplicity sake.