I had a doctor's appointment today--or rather, I had a marathon of appointments--an ultrasound, followed by a Non-stress test, followed by an appointment with the doctor. I feel like I was there for days.
Since I'm 35 1/2 weeks, it was time for my Group B strep test. If you've ever been pregnant, you know this requires removal of clothes on the bottom half. And of course, the doc wanted to do an internal exam at the same time. Sure, fine, whatever. So he leaves the room and I proceed to undress at lightning speed. Actually--I first ran to the bathroom to pee and then ran back. Please tell me I'm not the only one who undresses at the doctor's office at the speed of light. I always get so paranoid that the doctor will come back in while I'm in the process of undressing, which is amusing, because he's going to see all of that anyway. So, I undress faster than I've ever undressed in my life, get the cover-up situated, sit down, and wait... and wait... and wait. I sat there for at least five minutes, if not more, getting more nervous and agitated by the second.
The unpleasantness itself was over in a matter of 2 minutes and all was right with the world again. I just wish doctors would wait right outside the door for 1, maybe 2 minutes, and then come back in. It would sure alleviate some of my anxiety. But maybe I'm the only one. :)
Oh--the babies are doing fine. They're both right around 5 pounds 8 ounces and the fluid levels in both sacs look good. I could go into labor tonight or not for another 2 or 3 weeks. Now the real waiting game begins...
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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Hang in there Tennille! I am glad that things are going well for your babies...maybe not for you :)
I hear you! I totally do the same thing! I'm glad the babies are doing great!
Glad all is going well and you've made it this far, we're cheering you on!
I've been thinking about you a lot--so glad you're almost to 36 weeks! Can't wait to see pics of the little ones!
This post really made me laugh (the undressing part). I do the same thing! I'm so glad that your babies are doing good. Hang in there!!
For me, the speedy undressing has roots in not wanting to "share my religion" with the doctor (or any of my other underwear actually). So, I hurry and change and tidily arrange my things to hide my unmentionables and then wait and wait and wait. I was once in a OB exam room clad in only paper with a 2yr old for 1 hour. Lovely memories and yes, I have a different doctor now.
I am with you.. I am always so scared the doc will walk in on me and I will be standing there half naked. Hang in there!
I always get dressed fast, and then it drives me crazy sitting on that table waiting, with my pregnant legs dangling, feeling cold and miserable.
How fun!!
The things we do :)
Glad things are looking good.
Haha! I do the same things... I hate those visits! Good luck. I am thinking of of you and I'm amazed at how awesome you are doing and how great you look! Good luck!
Yeah, I hate the OBGYN. The worst is sitting on the table and waiting, when you've got a 2 year old that wants to open every drawer in the place and explore. ("Do I get off the table and stop her? Or do I wait for the doctor to come in and possibly have the room in chaos?")
It's horrible.
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