I had my 15 week prenatal appointment this morning! I was looking forward to it, as I always am. For whatever reason, I love going to the doctor when I’m pregnant. I couldn’t tell you why, but I do. Todays appointment was particularly early, so we got the kids out of bed, dressed them in sweats that were slightly classier than their jammies, and gave them breakfast in the van. This was the strangest part of the day for me. I love when the kids are all dressed and put together, and they really like it too! Today was my first time bringing them out and about in their sweats that I can remember, ever! They were obviously adorable, and with the early morning, no one had a thing to say on the subject.
My appointment went well. Besides the kids being cute and fairly quiet and respectful, both my doctor and our student doctor came in at once. I ran a few unnerving things past them and we figured out what they were so I don’t have to be nervous. We talked dizziness, blood pressure, pelvic pain, etc. All of the normal stuff. We were able to find the baby’s heartbeat easily, which is always comforting and refreshing and beautiful and all of those wonderful things. Somehow, hearing that heartbeat is SO much more real for me than an ultrasound even is! I LOVE hearing those baby beats! Afterwards, we touched a bit on delivery and what that might look like this time around. Its so good to have a doctor who understands and remembers and cares for us so well. I feel so little nervousness about delivery, because she is so comfortable doing exactly what we did last time, which was incredibly generous and accommodating of her. She is truly the best family doctor in the city.
On our way out, Dr. Guselle asked about Rowan’s reflux, and I told her that we were at an incredible loss with him. His medication doesn’t appear to be working really at all anymore, and he barely eats in the day. She gave us lots of really good pointers, and basically supported us in going against the grain a bit and doing a few things different with him. I know we can make our own decisions based on our parental knowledge of the kids and such, but it helps a lot to have a doctor I trust so much. I’m so thankful she brought him up and was happy to talk about him a little.
After our appointment, Brady headed to work and I went home. The kids were in rough shape from being rushed out the door so early, so all three of them napped in the afternoon. But they’re already asleep for the night so I don’t think it set anyone back at all.
What a great day 🙂 Todays appointment felt so warm and successful, and I’m now looking forward to Christmas, and the move in the new year, and everything that will bring. Days like these just make me excited about what is to come.