We had to get up super early because I scheduled the first available appointment with the doctor and it was at 8:30am! Michael was really stressed out because of the traffic and work on his mind. I didn’t know where the office was, just that it was in or near Evergreen Hospital. I was just looking for the hospital signs and didn’t see any, which resulted in missed turns and a driver getting more angry by the second. By the time we pulled up into the parking garage, Michael was steaming so I told him to just stay in the car and I went to the appointment myself. I was a little disappointed, the doctor was okay and all, I just missed the warmth and personal treatment that I got from Tracy and Michelle at Expecting the Best. I had to sign a billion forms, give a urine sample, several tubes of blood, and get a pap done. I felt poked and prodded like cattle, treated more like a subject rather than a person. It’s not the doctor’s fault, I think they are all that way and I need to get used to it. They gave me a couple of books to read and kind of had the attitude of “all the info you need is in here” so don’t bother us with questions. I had a problem when they were drawing my blood, one of my arms was good and the other was bad. unfortunately, she tried the bad one first. I have a big bruise now. The other side was ok and she was able to get all the blood she needed for whatever tests. I hate getting blood drawn! Michael cooled off a little by the time I got back to the car, but he was still not his usual chipper self. It’s probably because we didn’t get enough sleep. I had to take a short nap before going into work since I was *really* tired.

Look at them!

I had some pain last week and was a little concerned. I made an appointment with Dr. Thyer in Seattle for another ultrasound just to confirm everything is going ok. We drove over for lunch and sure enough, both of them are fine and have strong heartbeats. It took a while for the doctor to figure out the new ultrasound machine, but after 15 minutes, it was ok. It was such a relief to see both of their heartbeats. We’re already so worried about them and they’re only 8.5 weeks old! :)