Big Relief!

Now that's more like it. I had my appointment today with the new doctor, and it was wonderful! She was so professional and kind and thorough and genuine. I felt completely comfortable with everyone there and was just so thankful that God gave me some extra grace and it was not only just "fine" it was actually a great experience. Funny story: When I went to get blood drawn, I turned to my side and saw a bulletin board of pictures... one of which was of my cousin, Shaun - random! So of course I asked whose pictures these were, and as it turns out, the lady sticking a needle in my arm is his girlfriend's mom. So she gave me updates on my own family (haha) and we talked about Aunt Bea & Nana going to the Homerun Derby and loving baseball. Anyway, what a small world.

Mike went with me today and we both were astonished at what a night & day difference it was from the other practice. Baby W. seems to be doing great. We heard his heart beating strong and she gave us more details from my ultrasound that the other doctor didn't take the time to do. She even said at my next appointment, she'll do another ultrasound just for peace of mind and so they'll have it on record - it's always fun to get a peek at him. So I go again in 3 weeks and then I start going every 2 weeks. Wow...that makes me feel really far along! Anyway, it was a good day.

I even got to work from home the rest of the day and all day tomorrow since there are painters doing work on my hallway at work and I'm not supposed to be around those fumes. Fine by me!

A New Day!

Some of you know the story. I had a terrible experience with my OB practice, but was kinda stuck there until I could switch my insurance and find a new practice. I don't usually resort to negative publicity... but I was so appalled at the lack of care, that I'll warn you all... don't ever go to Beach Midwives - Valentine OB/GYN in Virginia Beach. So far, my experience with baby doctors/midwives has been a huge source of stress and frustration... and I was just counting down the days until I could go somewhere new!

Well, tomorrow is finally that day, and I've never been so excited to go to a doctor's appointment! It does feel a little strange to be meeting the doctor who will hopefully deliver our son when I'm almost in the 3rd trimester, but I can't tell you how relieved I am! Even though I haven't met her yet, I have a good feeling about it, and she came highly recommended (thanks Ashlea, Carletta, and Mike's co-workers) :) God has been gracious, and as much as I was sick and had lots of concerns earlier on, I've managed to make it 5 weeks feeling great and not needing to call the old practice...my ultrasound at 20 weeks was my last contact with them, and as of today, I'm officially on Mike's insurance and can take a big sigh of relief.

So, I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Partially because I'll take any reason to get out my office for a few hours, but mostly because I'm looking forward to this part of my pregnancy being more positive and full of anticipation like it should be.