Feeding time at the zoo

Didn't weigh in this morning, but I've been sticking between 206 and 208, so I'm guessing I'm probably still there.

Have two doctor's appointments scheduled in the next few weeks. The first is an "ultrascreen". This is a combination of an ultrasound and a blood screening, both to find possible genetic problems (Downs, fragile x, stuff like that). Unfortunately, we won't be able to tell the sex of the baby, because it's too early, so we'll probably have to have another ultrasound later on down the line (assuming we're going to find out the sex). But we will be able to hear the baby's heartbeat, which will be pretty cool. That's coming up a week from today. Then, on the next Monday, I have an appointment actually scheduled with the doctor herself (finally). That will be for the pelvic exam (oh joy!) and whatever other assorted things she'll do. So, lots of excitement coming up.

Hopefully, after I've had these appointments, we'll go ahead and start telling people the good news. This way, we'll know if there's anything wrong before we start talking to people. I just don't want to tell people prematurely, in case there is a problem.

Read an interesting article on CNN.com today, about breastfeeding. It suggested that a lack of breastfeeding in the United States contributes to a number of infant health problems, including SIDS and other fatal illnesses. Basically, women should breastfeed ONLY for the first six months, according to research. But because some babies have trouble breastfeeding, and women are busy in the home and the workplace, and there are so many formulas available, many women just opt for formula feeding. Apparently, after three months, only 33% of mothers are still breastfeeding exclusively, and after six months, only 14% are still using breastfeeding only.

So I guess I'll need to talk to the doctor about breastfeeding, and see how breast milk can be stored, so I can stock up. Guess I'll need a breast pump at some point. Sounds like fun.