Hi all
Well, the doctors appointment was "interesting". I had received a letter from our consultant confirming my due date (IVF remember), and that he had done a scan at 7 weeks etc etc. She just looked confused, and said "oh, Ive not had one of those before, I don't know what to do". Being the kindly soul I am, I explained that I am just a pregnant lady and that she probably needs to add my name to some magic list somewhere.....just like she would of anyone else who came through the door pregnant.
Christ on a bike people!!
She scuttled off to ask another doctor (maybe a grown up one this time), and then told me I needed to book in with the midwife. Fair enough. Off I went to reception to book this appointment.....where the receptionist asked me "Jessops or Calow?" (these are the 2 nearest hospitals). "Oh", said I, "I thought the midwife appointment would be here". "it is, but which hospital do you want to give birth in"? Now, it may just be that I am the least prepared person in the world....but really, are you meant to know about different hospitals at 7weeks pregnant, and be in a position to tell a receptionist where you are intending to expel the baby????
At this point, I may have become a little grumpy. I have been allowed to have some more time to do some research (but I fear that the receptionist now has me on a list to refer to social services as I have obviously not been spending the requisite time over the last 5 years researching labour wards...just in case).
My booking in appointment will be 1st September. Hopefully this will make things a little clearer....but I'm not holding my breath! Did I miss some vital lesson at some stage during school or university, or a pamphlet handout session that would have told me that I need to have everything nailed down as soon as that little blue line appears on a stick??
harumph!
I've not felt nauseous for a few days, which is a blessed relief really. Just tired all the time. Thankfully the dog is just a pup, so 5k is about his limit, which ties in nicely with mine at the moment when we go for walks...its just a shame we live at the top of a hill, so I always come home knackered!
Told the inlaws at the weekend - the usual tears and wailing ensued, but they seemed happy. A few close friend of mine know, but they have known throughout the whole IVF journeys, so it made sense to tell them when one of the cycles worked. Will wait for a few more weeks to make it common knowledge, although I think I will tell a couple of people at the stables, as it makes sense for someone there to know, in case I fall off or otherwise do something stupid.
We're camping with some friends this weekend, so I am designated driver (it also happens to be a beer festival - bugger!). Will have to buy some high end soft drinks so I don't feel too left out of things....playing Cards Against Humanity sober will be interesting.......
not long to go until the next appointment.
