Baby Check Up

Since we left Kisumu, I haven't had a pre-natal check up because there are no ob/gyn specialists here. Medical care is very limited and all the doctors are general practitioners so we weren't sure what to do. Fortunately, the owner of our house is a supervising doctor at district hospital in Korogwe. Since I had not been feeling well and was concerned about the baby, George called Dr.Irira last night for advice. He told us to meet him at the hospital this morning.

Once we met him, he arranged for an ultrasound and then we checked on a few other things like weight and blood pressure. Fortunately, everything was fine. I was able to ask him my questions and my mind was put to ease. The baby is growing well and he is actually measuring a little big. Not what I want to hear leading up to a delivery with no epidural! Otherwise, I am doing well. I only gained a two pounds since my last visit which is not a concern since I started out heavier to begin with and the baby is growing fine.

I'm still dealing with this cold/flu. The congestion has affected my chest and we are praying it goes away soon.

Later this afternoon Dr. Irira joined us for lunch at the White Parrot. We had a nice time talking with him and are so thankful for his help. I feel like God put us in this house for a reason. I know He is always looking out for us. Sending us to a house where the owner is a doctor in a place with reduced medical care is a God thing.

Here I am at roughly 30 weeks. The belly is getting bigger!