I had a doctor appointment earlier this week and I thought I would just briefly comment on the difference between the care here vs. the care in Switzerland. This was my first appointment since our 20 week ultrasound (which we actually did at 18 weeks so it's been a full month since the last time I saw the doc). I do love her - she's fantastic - but I saw her for a total of about 5 minutes today - in and out! Every time I saw the OB in Zurich we chatted for at least a half hour...plus had an ultrasound every visit. Come to find out, ordinarily in a low risk pregnancy the Dr. told me I would NEVER have another u/s for the remainder of the pregnancy. Seriously! Because I had a condition known as polyhydramnios when I was pregnant with Hadley (for all of you out there who asked me if I was having twins...this is why. You know who you are.) "Poly" just means that I had a very high amniotic fluid index which in some cases can be dangerous to the baby but as long as they keep an eye on it all should be well. So I do get an extra u/s here at 30 weeks as a precaution - but that will be it.
I am missing Dr. Hotz a little bit - from the u/s at every appointment, the constant bloodwork to check my iron (and subsequent iron infusions so I could skip taking the pills which cause all kinds of other fabulous side effects), the proximity of her office to my house (and not paying for parking), her matter of fact no BS attitude - everything! Right down to her bright red lipstick and heels. Ok I even kind of miss the Swiss German accent, but only a little.
Anyhow, one last little tidbit...Dr. Johannsen listened to the baby's heartbeat via doppler (I guess gotta make sure he's still in there somehow since we're not doing ultrasounds :) and said, and I quote, "Wow, busy baby. Busy busy busy." I thought for sure my second child was going to be calmer... As Auntie Robin pointed out today - well, he's gotta keep up with Hadley!
*And here my friends is what the belly looks like at 23.5 weeks. I included both pictures because in the one where I'm holding Hadley I am really jutting it out there to support her weight. I had to prove that I'm really not as big as I look...yet.
4 comments:
You look amazing, Shannon! Hope Hadley's feeling better and back to her cheery, active self.
XOXO!
I agree with "West Coast Scribe"...you look GREAT Shan! Again, you make an adorable preggos gal! :) Love the blog on the differences. We are so blessed to have had our first born in CH and experience the amazing care here! Good luck with the "busy busy busy" boy!
So cute, Shan! Yes, it's ridiculous how they don't give ultrasounds here; I always thought that was weird, since the doctors have them in their offices and it literally takes 5 seconds. :( Glad that you're doing great and are healthy. You look glowing and Hadley looks as adorable as ever. Love that little girl! :) See you soon!
Looking great mama!! Oh yes times will get busy, busy! :) Seriously don't know how I would go through without all the many ultrasounds, I loved all the 10+ I had!! What's the big deal in the US?
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