30 week, 5 day doctor visit

We had our 30 week, 5 day doctor visit today. Everything continues to go well for me and baby. The nurse was surprised by my low blood pressure: 110 over 56, but as it has run low, she said it was fine. I am up 21 pounds now, and Dr. Chwe says that is a good amount--not too much and not too little. Baby's heartbeat was amazingly strong and clear. At first the nurse couldn't find it, but I told her that baby was balled up on my left side and when she moved the instrument over there, we heard her: 157 beats per minute. Fast, but normal. They say baby's heartbeat fluctuates a lot and one check could give 120 and the next it could be 160. (Between 120 and 160 is "normal.")

I asked Dr. Chwe what's next, and he said the next milestone will be at 36 weeks when he starts checking for cervical dilation. Smooth sailing until then. My next visit is in three weeks since he is out of town in two.

Nicholas and I also finished up our interviewing of pediatricians today. We saw three in all, but one has a partner and another is in a group if six. Honestly, we really liked all three, so our decision will probably be made on facilities and convenience for when Baby comes.