Suffice it to say, I never thought doctor and dentist appointments would be on my list of relaxing activities. But when you're a stay at home Mom? And a family member is watching the kids? Sign me up for a good old check-up anytime! Playing whatever non g-rated music I want to listen to on the ride back and forth is half the fun.
I went to one of these relaxing activities today- my annual check-up. I get it done at the same place that I went to for both my pregnancies, for all prenatal and postpartum exams. I had a lot of fun chatting with the receptionists and nurses, showing them pictures of the kids, catching up. When you have kids within 16.5 months of each other, you get to know your OB/GYN office very well.
On my way out, I followed a young couple who had just walked out of the ultrasound doorway. They were grinning from ear to ear, and the woman reached out to lock her arm in his as they walked towards their Jeep. He said something to her that made her shriek, and as she got in, I saw she had ultrasound pictures in her hand.
I smiled, and looked into the backseat of my Focus as I approached it. Saw the two rear facing car seats.
Steve and I were that couple once. Every ultrasound was exciting, but some were nerve wracking, too. There was always some marker, something the Dr. would want to keep an eye on (both kids turned out perfectly fine).
Ultrasound. Seeing that precious little heart beating on the screen. Never feeling the same way ever, ever again.
Sitting in the driver's seat, I looked into my rear view mirror, and saw them drive away, the woman looking at the pictures with the biggest smile on her face.
At that moment, I wished I could just relay to her, telepathically, all I had learned about pregnancy, birthing and babies. But I also knew she had to learn it all on her own, and hers would be so different from mine.
I did, however, mentally pass the torch to her. Your turn, mama. The most amazing part of your life has just begun.
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