Horror at the OB

One of the first things I did following the positive blood test result was to find an OB to make an appointment. I contacted the GYN department of my primary physician’s practice only to find they no longer practice OB. Woe was I. Next I hit the internet to find a capable OB local to where hubby and I are moving, which isn’t too far from where we’re living right now.

I found a doctor that looked really good on paper. Years of experience, good degrees, works in what appeared to be a lovely practice with lovely ladies. Scheduling an appointment was easy and I was asked to arrive a half hour early because I was a new patient. The receptionists were kind over the phone, and I was looking forward to the appointment, though obviously nervous. And for good reason.

Val: Who Inspires

I mentioned in my About how I was inspired by a woman I knew to write a pregnancy blog whenever I became pregnant. I’d like to tell you a little bit more about that blog. It’s written by a lovely lady named Val who has two little girls of her own. She’s a wonderful musician, has a lovely earthy style, and maintains a quirky humor which makes her writing fun to read, even if you don’t know anything about her. Over the course of her blog she discusses her pregnancies, life surrounding them, mood swings, writing music, and struggles with eczema, her loving dog, and remodeling. If you wanna read a great homey blog and snicker a bit I’d highly recommend her blog. We don’t share more than a common high school and love of music, but I think she’s a really great stand-up gal and I think you will too.

If you want to start at the beginning, start here and read from the bottom up.

Her absolute best posts, I think, were regarding labor. She wrote three parts found here, here, and here. Those posts are the ones that really made me want to write when I had a child.

And last, I’ll say if you like folk-style music, go take a gander at her musical musings here.

Getting Started

This is not your average pregnancy blog. Well, it might be. It might be dull. You might turn away. But this blog is one I’ve set up to chronicle my first pregnancy and the motherhood which will follow immediately after. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences surrounding pregnancy, prenatal care, birthing classes, OB care, ultrasounds, and eventually birth. I’ll also be sharing my opinions which shouldn’t be read as more than that.

 

I am not a physician or nurse, nor do I have any medical training. In short: Don’t sue me because you thought I was a reliable source. I’m not. 

 

Okay so now that that’s out of the way, let’s get started on this blog stuff.