So, bummer. We had another routine prenatal appointment this afternoon, but we thought it would be anything but routine. We thought we'd get to see our baby and find out if it's a girl or a boy. Wrong! First of all, we had the meanest nurse take my vitals. She tried to make small talk and here is one of the statements she made: "So, this is your first baby?" "It's going to be...interesting." Interesting?! Who says that to first time parents?! What about, "oh, how exciting for you both!" And don't start saying to me, "what, you don't know about [fill in blank here]? I can't believe you don't know that." Hello? We're first time parents!!
Okay, so meeting with our midwife, Lisa Cone, made the appointment much much better. She is so sweet and is very knowledgeable. She makes me feel at ease and she's personable.
Well, the reason I'm venting is because we didn't know that we had to make a separate appointment to get an ultrasound--we thought they had those machines on site. Nope, we have to make another appointment. So, next Monday evening we hope to have the ultrasound.
In the mean time, this baby is still growing and we are still in love with IT (can't wait to say "her" or "him" instead of the ambiguous "shim").
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AHHHHHH! That is SO frustrating. Just so you guys know, I went through this same experience, almost exactly. The ultrasound/techs are always sort of off put, and impersonal... rude, if you will. It's almost as if they're trained to be that way. I just had to tell myself before every appointment, to expect this, even though we shouldn't, I don't think.
I'm so sorry you guys. Just think though that in one week you will know, and you still have that amazing surprise to anticipate. So glad you liked your mid wife. That will make ALL the difference. I am so glad to know that "shim" is healthy and all is well.
Hang in there, it will all be at your fingertips in no time.
Love you.
The above comment is Alli, by the way. I was logged in by my mom's name. Sorry :)
Oh what a stinker!! My doctor has the ultrasounds on site, but you do have to specify that you want an ultrasound because they book those appointments for certain times of the week/day. My doctor does the U/S himself too which is really nice. I hope you get a nicer person at the next U/S!!!
So sorry that you have to wait and that the nurse was so rude. Did you listen the heartbeat again?:) That is always an uplifting experience!
Your midwife sounds awesome- that takes a special person.
Miss you and love you both!!!
Love, Mom
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