The Heartbeat

We had our first official midwife appointment yesterday. Sierra does house calls; old fashioned service. Her son, Joey, also joins her on the rounds and plays with the boys during her visit. This model of care also allows us to not have to go into the doctor for labwork. Of course, some of the midwifery work required helpers; as pictured below. James was running the doppler as we heard the new baby's heartbeat for the first time. James and Joey also helped get Alissa's blood pressure. I escorted the helpers to the bedroom during the blood draws. It's something about sharp pokey things...