At our first appointment in the third trimester, we got to hear all the things we love to hear: our little guy's heartbeat, great results from previous tests, the doctor telling us that baby's measurements and growth are right on track and everything looks excellent. But the best thing for two parents-to-be to ever hear came at the very beginning of the appointment, when the doctor explained that while the first and second trimesters are focused on tests and keeping a close eye on how baby is forming, the third trimester is less about those worries. "If you had this baby today," the doctor told us, "there's an excellent chance he's going home with you."
Music to my ears. There are so many ways a pregnancy can go wrong in the early stages, and so many things to be overwhelmed by and worry about. And while the third trimester and imminent birth of our son brings it's own set of those things, I feel like it's okay to be excited now. All systems are go, and in about 10 weeks we'll finally get to meet the newest member of our family.
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