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Wednesday, January 17, 2007Meeting the MidwifeI had my first prenatal visit yesterday. For the first time in my career of pregnancies, I was not referred to as a "patient." That, in itself, is enough to make me happy with my choice of childbirth care provider. But there's more. The best part of the whole visit -- the best part -- was that nobody ever asked me how old I was. No one! Not the receptionist, not the gal who drew twelve gallons of prenatal blood, not the resident hanging in the background, not the midwife herself. Age was a non-issue. I was treated, simply, like a woman. A pregnant woman. An ageless pregnant woman. And I really needed that. Eric, of course, came with me. We're both still a bit starry-eyed over this baby-on-the-way thing, so in that sense we weren't very different from your typical first-time parents, marveling at the wonder of it all. And nobody asked me how old I was! Friday is ultrasound day, for the sake of determining gestational age (honestly, I'm pretty sure I've got it down to the hour, but I guess I'll stick with convention). My daughters are disappointed that it's too soon to determine the sex of the baby. "Can't they see the X or Y chromosome?" asked suddenly-scientific Maggie. "Ur, no, sweetie. Those are microscopic." Hey, at least she was listening during our latest "Human Reproduction" talk. So an Estimated Due Date is on its way and will be duly announced. After that, I may start up a collection for O.P.S.B.A.P.D.O.B.E. -- that's Older Parents Shocked By A Pregnancy, Devoid Of Baby Equipment. Oh, and a wine fund. Because the first thing I'm going to drink after this baby is born is a perfectly chilled glass of Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay. Do you think they'll let me bring a bottle to the hospital? Labels: pregnancy |
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8of my readers are feeling chatty:
Om'gosh I am SO HAPPY TO READ THIS!!! :-D I had meant to comment on this very thing when I wrote back to your last email but my recent computer woes kept me from answering right away :-)
You made a wise choice and it sounds as though you and Baby Boehme are in great hands!
PLOP! LET'S GET SCHNOCKERED! WOO HOO!
I'd smuggle in a bottle for you! :)
You didn't wear that hat, did you?? :)
(((((Erica))))) Nope, I sure didn't. :)
SO EXCITED FOR YOU...and a little envious! Wow, I'll have to live through you, I guess.
I'm still in shock...and drinking wine as I type this! LOL *teasing*
Greg and I are thrilled for you!!!!!!!
Jill, I am so happy for you. Your visit sounds great.
It's wonderful!
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