Just a little happy story I'd like to share with everyone. One of the other attorneys here just came in to check on me--she saw Jeff's light was off and was hoping he was out for a "reason." I told her that I now think that my doctor is being generous when he says "not much" is going on "down there" and what he really means is nothing is happening, but he doesn't want to crush my hope. She told me that with her first son, she went to the hospital when her water broke. The nurses told her to get comfortable because she was going to be there for a couple of days--she had not started to efface or dilate AT ALL. Well, a few hours later her son was born :) She said that her cervix was strong and once it got started, it was on! That story gives me hope. If doctors gave out comment cards like restaurants do, I would write something like that on my doctor's card. For example:
Dear Dr. K,
We have been really pleased with your care up to this point. However, we feel that you are perhaps concealing the true nature of my cervix in order to spare our feelings and the tiny shred of hope that we still have that this baby will come "anytime now." Might I suggest an alternative approach. The next time someone comes in with a cervix that doesn't show any signs of progress toward labor, be honest with the patient, but immediately follow up with an anecdotal story similar to the aforementioned. You've been in practice a long time, you must have a few. This approach not only soothes the patient, but also gives her ammunition to use when people constantly ask her about the current state of her cervix, i.e. "No, I'm not dilated yet...BUT my doctor said..." I think this approach will serve both you and your patients well. Oh, you can also tell her that her cervix is just "strong."
Very pregnantly yours (but due "anytime") , Leslie
I know this is an early post, and it might subject you to a mundane boring post later in the evening, but here are the pictures that I didn't post last night. First, my beautiful flowers that were sent to me by the best husband in the whole world.
And now for my very uncharacteristically clean office. You may notice the presence of some piles, but fear not, for each one is labeled with a sticky note. I anticipate that most, if not all, will be in the same places when I return. For those of you who may have forgotten...today is my last day in the office! From now on I work from the couch, baby! Or, I could just have a baby and take a couple of weeks off...that would be cool too...
Hi Les,
Still enjoying your blog immensely. Cute outfits, lovely flowers and who is that adorable baby in the pic next to your flowers? HE.. H e.. Hang in there. It's gonna happen soon. Promise.. Of course what does the word soon mean?
Love,
T and B
Les - Mom, was right - who is that adorable baby boy???? Don't you just love the way the OB stings you along at the end! Don't worry, after the labor he and the anesthesiologist will be your best friends! I am really enjoying your blog, although it probably won't be as extensive when Isabella gets here (and rightfully so)! Hang in there! I was dilated 3cm for 2 weeks with Thomas, then all of the sudden the water breaks and it's "game time!". Every birth is different so don't compare - yours is yours and will be unique for you all! But your daughter sure is pokey!!!!!!!! I suppose we'll love her just the same:) Love, Bec
When people ask me about the baby in the picture, I say that's "the cutest baby in the world!" I'm afraid he only gets to keep that title for a little while longer :) hehe, he'll still be one of the cutest babies in the whole world though!
Haven't heard anything since Friday.... hope that means she finally made her appearance!!!
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