The doctor’s appointment went well yesterday.  The baby has ten fingers and ten toes, and the heart and brain are both developing the way they should.  Baby Dowdell is now 7 ounces!  Such a blessing to have a healthy little one!  I didn’t gain at all between weeks 8 and 12, but I’ve gained 5 pounds between weeks 12 and 17,which is a good pace of growth.  All great news!

We were at the obgyn when I asked the nurse to take Eric’s temperature.  It was 102, so needless to say, we left one doctor and went to see another.  He has some bronchitis/flu virus and is getting better.  He has had chicken soup, water, EmergenC, lots of sleep, and two days off work, so he’s hoping to go back to work on Thursday.  The doc has advised me to stay at least 3 feet away.  Can you imagine?  It’s difficult, but I’m trying to nurse from a distance.  His temp has gone down and not come back, so should be a speedy recovery.