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Sh*t No One Tells you: Pregnancy Edition
You Want To Put What Where?
I went for my follow-up ultrasound at the local hospital. That was easy and great. I did the normal pee in a cup, then press on the belly. I could see a tiny lima bean in there (maybe with some limbs my brain is a bit fuzzy on that part).
I knew what to expect, how things were going to go, everything was great. I felt prepared for my follow up visit at the big scary high risk clinic. (I say this jokingly, while it was indeed scary the staff there really did their best to make it the most warm, welcoming and safe place possible).
I arrive after the hour car ride, which was unpleasant. Construction in a major city while pregnant and having to pee constantly…never a great combination. I arrive, I run and pee in their silly cup. Then I check in (this will be the routine…I get there…I grab a cup and pee, THEN check in, which yeah backwards, but I couldn’t wait…ever!)
I get sent for a weight and a blood pressure. Everything looks good. I’m gaining, though not as fast as they would like, but really no one is surprised by this. So I get sent next door to have my ultrasound. I get up on the table shirt up and ready. They come in and are like no-no strip ALL the way we’ll be back.
