The Beat of the Stump

So Daniel and I met our new OBGYN at UCSF where she answered questions and discussed tests we'll need to take to find out more about the Stumpers. Since we're not Ashkenazi Jews, for instance, the Stumps is unlikely to have cystic fibrosis or spinal bifida. As a non Asian-Pacific Islander, Stumps has less risk of asthma too. According to the fetal heart rate monitor, Stumps is healthy with a heart rate of 200 beats per minute. Dr. Wiener couldn't find the little guy as he was bumping around my belly rebounding off my uterus walls. Maybe he's excited because he can finally urinate. Go Stumps!
We are in the process of exposing Stumpy to a full range of cultural activiites. We saw Kodo drumming in Berkeley last week, we'll be attending the ballet in the spring, and...on the lower end of the spectrum...moto cross in Hayward this Saturday and derby girls in three weeks are lined up. I've only gained four pounds but Daniel's convinced we need to make a trip to Pea in the Pod. Go figure. Or...at least...my figure's about to go!