My 16 week appointment went swimmingly. I saw one of the other doctors in the practice who I hadn’t met before. She wasn’t even that freaked out when I burst into tears as soon as she walked in. We heard the baby’s heartbeat immediately, strong and loud and so beautiful. My cerclage is healing perfectly and my cervix is closed up tight. My strict pelvic rest was relaxed slightly (it’s ok to carry my heavy purse, for example) and best of all: she didn’t act like I was annoying for wanting more ultrasounds and more doctors appointments. She told me to ignore the gatekeeping receptionist and ask to be connected to the doctor and ask for whatever I want.
Ask for whatever I want. Be the squeaky wheel. That has to be my mantra for the rest of my pregnancy. For the rest of my life really.
Next week I start my progesterone shots. My next appointment is in four weeks and we have an hour long ultrasound. Today, I’m happy and hopeful.
Thank you everyone, for your prayers and kind words.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE So over the moon happy for you, with you. xx
Squeaky wheel=parent. It never ends, really, after you love somebody more than you love yourself- you won’t believe the shit that’ll come out of your mouth….
What a wonderful doctor! “Be the squeaky wheel” is a great mantra.
So happy to hear this happy news!
Yeah!!!! And great advice/encouragement from the doctor!!! Squeaky wheel gets the grease!!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And belly rubs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Squeak it up, girl! And if you get tired of squeaking, I’ll squeak for you!
Now we can start obsessing over the gender, right?
Love you!
E
Now breathe! SO happy for you mama.
Hooray! Wonderful news.
Be as squeaky as you can. I had my doctor on speed dial and demanded weekly appointments almost my entire pregnancy. A little overboard, yes, but worth it for the constant reassurance.
Hang in there, you’re doing great! xoxo
we love you Hez and know this is all going to be good. squeak away, it’s a beautiful sound coming from a beautiful niece. that baby’s heartbeat was there to tell you that he/she is “perking” right along. hang in there baby girl. love auntie g & uncle b
I used to think twice before I called because I felt bad for bothering them with so many questions. Not this time and you know what, they have been nothing but helpful and supportive. You know you have found the right doctors when they give you the go ahead. I’m glad you found your dr.
So glad your appt. went well and you are feeling good about things! Your doctor sounds lovely…