Thankful and Amazed

I couldn't help but cry when I checked my comments today. The ladies of the IF/TTC blogosphere (and all others who stopped!) are beyond amazing. I feel so blessed and comforted by your words of wisdom regarding my less-than-stellar OB appointment. It has reaffirmed my decision to seek-out care from a different doctor. The only downside to my decision is the fact that I'm locked-in with this hospital group (if I want my services to be covered by insurance) and there is a small chance the "Dr. No Time For Me" may ultimately deliver this baby if she's on-call. But I was reminded by many friends that I wouldn't have to deal with her for the next 7 months. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again to each and every one of you who took time to comment!

On Wednesday, I asked around at work about OB's that some of my closest and most trusted co-workers doctored with. My boss had her first child at 41 after a successful IUI, and she highly recommended her male OB that practices at a different satellite clinic still affiliated with this hospital group. I got on the phone, talked with his nurse, expressed that I had "high-risk issues" and set-up an appointment 4 weeks out. The nurse called back within an hour and said that the doctor would actually like to meet with me in 2 weeks (December 2nd) instead of the standard 4. It's a miracle! A doctor who has time for me?! I kept the appointment set for December 23rd with Dr. No Time For Me, just in case. I also hope to address some of my concerns (monitoring cervix and placental blood flow) with the MFM doctor that I see for my Nuchal Fold screen on December 4th. I like having options. Options are good.

The twice-weekly B6 shots seem to be helping keep my nausea at bay for the majority of the day. I usually start my morning with a cup of ginger tea, and that keeps me going while I rush to get ready for work. I still get a bit queasy in the evening, but the workday has been much more tolerable (and productive!). I'm really blessed to have fantastic co-workers who I've entrusted with the secret of my pregnancy and they've been uber supportive and understanding of my frequent trips for doctor visits, blood draws, etc.

We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with C.'s side of the family today, and I think we'll be letting everyone in on our little secret. (I KNOW it's been killing my MIL to keep quiet!) I'm 11 weeks today and starting to show a little tummy bulge that's not so easy to disguise without looking like a total frumpy mess. I have mixed emotions about letting others know. The pregnancy still feels very new and fragile to me, and sharing it with others makes me a bit uneasy.

I broke-down and rented a digital doppler. Control freak. I know. I just can't help it. I'm in love with this amazing little being growing inside me. Guilty as charged.

Finally, welcome to any ICLW'ers that may stop-in this weekend! Thanks for taking time to visit my little part of the world.