A little bit of Portuguese Culture Shock at the Doctor's

Today, we went in for our last doctor's visit before we head home. We had our sonogram pictures in hand so our doctor could also see that everything looked well. The other day her office called and changed our appointment to 1 PM from the original 10AM.

So, we arrived at the hospital around 1PM and found standing room only in the waiting area. R was able to find a chair while I (B) stood. Slowly, but surely the waiting room dwindled down enough for me to get a seat. We noticed some irritated women but didn't think too much about it. But after waiting for 3 hours, we very much noticed two couples who saw the doctor before we did but who came in after we did. After inquiring (amazing how no one can speak English when you start asking questions that nobody wants to answer) we found out 4 more couples were ahead of us. We had already counted several who had gone before us and calculated that we would be there at least until 6PM if we stayed (a wait of 6...6 hours!!!). Needless to say we were not happy and we left.

So, even though we didn't get to our doctor before we left Portugal, we had seen the 20 week sonograms and that doctor had said everything looked OK. Culture Shock Portuguese Style: Waiting 6 hours to see your doctor.

Week 20: Banana

Today little one is the size of a banana.  Today was also the day that we went in for our 20 week sonogram.  You will be happy to know that little one weighs 407 grams, has 5 fingers, a 4 chambered heart, 2 kidneys, a stomach, and a back bone.  The doctor said everything was normal.

The doctor also said that she's a girl!

By the way, here is what I look like now. 

Some routine blood work and...

I (R) had to go in today to get some blood drawn for a routine check-up. Because I was so tired I came home and laid down and definitely felt little one KICKing. S/he kicked for at least 30 minutes straight!!!!

Week 19:Heirloom Tomato

Little one has gotten to be as big as an heirloom tomato. R thinks these tomatoes make the best sandwiches. 

Vacation

Fun in the sun in Portugal's Algarve.

Our favorite thing about Spain...Tab!!

Week 18: Yellow Bell Pepper

So this week little bell pepper is going on vacation. S/he weighs about 7 ounces and is about 5.5 inches long. We hope to have a good relaxing time before having to get back here and pack for the States.

Week 17: Turnip

This week little one is the size of a turnip.
It's sense of hearing is developing so R is making sure we have music playing every time we are in the car.

R is off bed rest, and we are excited about getting in one last vacation before we leave for the States. We've borrowed a sun umbrella and some chairs, have plenty of sun screen packed, and are ready to see a part of Europe we've never seen before.