Just got back from the
OBgyn meet and greet. Pretty awesome. We are feeling really encouraged right now. He seems like a really friendly and nice guy.
First things first though. I had to pee in a cup....which whatever. The receptionist asked if I thought I could pee. I replied, "Oh ya." Apparently a little premature, cause one of those things I am realizing about pregnancy peeing, sometimes you feel like
argghh! I have to pee....and nothing comes out. This happened, so after I had boasted all about how well I could pee in that cup, I was less successful than I had hoped. Sad really.
Anyways, after that we sat for a little while and waited. We were called back, the nurse complimented me on my excellent blood pressure (at least I did something well!) and then we waited for just a minute longer. Our doctor came in and was right off the bat very friendly. He asked a few routine questions, wanted to know what we each did for work. I decided I should mention to him my history of Rheumatic Fever and
Sydenhams Chorea. To my great surprise, he knew exactly what I was talking about.
Sydenham's is a rare thing and not many doctors (in my experience) have seen a case before. Well he has, and actually diagnosed a lady just this year. Now this may seem
trivial but to me, this is huge. I was suddenly overwhelmed with a sense of God's ultimate direction and control. I know now that if this disease rears it's ugly head to me again during the pregnancy or after, I have a doctor that will be able to pick up on it quickly.
I also decided to ask about the H1N1 vaccine. A question I figured he had been asked a million times, but if I was going to ask anyone, it made sense to ask him. He said it was up to us, but in recent months he has had two woman one with regular flu one with H1N1 become
extremely ill. He said you really only have to see one case like that to make a person think everyone should get vaccinated. He is getting it along with his wife and son, so I think I feel more resolve in my decision. I have asked a number of people a trust and respect in the medical field and I we are going to go ahead. I'll request the non -
adjuvant form, but I think this is the right choice, for us. Praying we are right......being a parent is already hard!
Anyways, last part of our short appointment, the
doppler. I love seeing that thing. Henry and I adore hearing our child's heartbeat. When we can hear it. He also, just like at the appointment last week, had a bit of trouble locking onto a heartbeat. He laughs and says he's moving a lot! I think there's a party in there! I think
Tigger was an appropriate nickname for now....lots of
bouncing going on :)
Finally, today and yesterday were a little tough. Last night I had what I can only describe as a boardline migrane. Not fun, but Henry took such wonderful care of me. We went to bed early, he rubbed my head and got me a cold cloth. Eventually, after the neighbours came home and their dog stopped barking, I was able to fall asleep. Today my knee has been acting up....a little bizzare, my knee doesn't normally do that to me. So while working today I had a scalding hot water bottle on it to give me some relief. Needless to say, I skipped my workout today, but I am praying it lightens up soon or goes away. Not trying to complain, just uncomfortable. But I suppose I should get used to that! Any suggestions are welcome however :)
