Icky

We went to the doctor yesterday for Brett, who has been diagnosed with H1N1, poor boy. When we went to the doctor for me today we were disappointed to learn that the ultrasound tech wasn't there today. I must have goofed up the schedule because I was pretty sure that today was when we would find out boy or girl, but no such luck. We'll go back next week to find out, I hope. We heard a strong heartbeat, and the doc said that although I'm not gaining weight, the baby is growing just like it should. So that's good. (Also, I am huge of belly...)

The doctor scolded us for not getting flu shots and when I mentioned that I don't have quite the same symptoms as Brett, he called me illogical for thinking I wasn't going to get the flu too. Then prescribed Tamaflu, without actually examining me or asking what symptoms I do have. What if I have bronchitis instead? Should I be taking drugs if I don't have to?

I appreciate that I don't have any medical training. That I don't know anyone who has recently had a baby. But I really hate feeling patronized and it's happened more than once. I mean, yes, I'm sure I have some silly/ stupid questions. This is the first time I've had a baby after all. But I don't think that means I should be made to feel stupid. If I question why I should get a flu shot I don't think the answer should be, "you need to have one; you're pregnant." Sometimes I feel like I'm bothering the doctors. I just wish I was treated more routinely as if I have choices, as if it were up to me how to have my baby. Instead of just a passive baby factory. Am I just being sensitive? It makes me feel icky.

Year End

Happy New Year all!

2010 was a pretty stellar year for me, as such things go. I got to work at the Baseball Hall of Fame as a teacher, which bumped up by street cred with the kids by a significant percentage. Then I was offered another job within spitting distance of my family doing exactly the thing I've been trained to do with ease.

In August I got married to my wonderful husband and I can't believe how different every day is now.

I had some bumps, some completely unexpected dark points, but for the most part, I would take 2010 over and over again.

I hope your 2011 is filled with joy and love and good fortune. I can't wait to see what this year will bring!