Today I had my 28-week doctor appointment. Things are looking good, nothing unusual. At each appointment I wait for them to tell me to stop eating so much or to get on a treadmill or elliptical, but so far so good :) These appointments are quick and easy - they basically check my vitals, and the baby's vitals ... make sure nothing unusual is going on and send me on my way. It generally takes me longer to get there than I actually spend in the doctors office. But things are about to get a bit more hectic!
I have my next appointment at 32-weeks, but then it bumps up to every 2 weeks (I beleive at 34 and 36) and then every week from then on! I cant believe how much and how often I see the doctor :) Luckily I am a student and I teach classes, so my summer is automatically free ... but I cant imagine how difficult it has to be for most women who are working and trying to fit all of these appointments in. I complain because I have to leave my nice air-conditioned house to go to the doctor, but other than that I really never have to leave. I can hole up in this nice, cool, house for as long as I want.
My Next Appointment
My doctor and her partners are moving offices, and that transition is taking place between now and my next appointment. While I was waiting for her to come in today she was talking on the phone right outside of my office ... and she was MAJORLY TICKED. It appears that there are some issues with the records, and getting them transferred to the new office. Hopefully that gets settled by the time I have to waddle in for my 32-week appointment!
Starting with my next appointment, and for the next three appointments, I will be seeing a different doctor each time. Though my current doctor is still my "official doctor", we cannot guarantee that Baby Schneider is going to plan accordingly to her schedule. Thus, she is having me meet each of her partners over the coming weeks so that I am not shocked/uncomfortable/panicked in the event one of the other doctors is the one who performs at show-time.
