My intention is not to talk about baby stuff all the time in this blog (and annnoy the hell of those who are not interested in babies), but bear with me, it's been only 2 weeks since I really "understood" that I am having a baby.
It's been a whirlwind of medical appointments since. I have contacted the hospital where I would give birth. They gave me an appointment with a midwife. My cousin who lives in the States is shocked that I have been followed by a GP only. She said that in the U.S. it is an OB/Gyn from the start of the pregnancy. I was annoyed and scared when she told me that. But France is baby-land and it is not the first time they deliver babies. I think that specialists are way more expensive than midwives and GP's, so specialists are not a necessity at this point. Besides all the medical expenses are covered by the social security in France, so this must be a way to cut down on costs. I really don't know how it would be if I were pregnant in Canada.
In the past 2 weeks, I've done a little research on pregnacy. The doc told me I was not immunized to Rubella and Toxoplamosis. Those diseases aren't not dangerous for "normal" people, but for pregnant women, it could cause harm to the unborn baby. I was wondering at first why in hell can't the doc just give me a vaccine already, it seems that once you get pregnant, you can't get vaccinated. They can only monitor with blood tests each month.
Last week, I also had my first echography. At only 2 months and a half, I saw the baby swimming in my belly, rotating and it was a challenge for the doc to take pictures, because he/she can't stay still. With the baby on the tv screen, and pictures in hand, this is for real. There is a real baby in there.
I also learned that I needed to watch my glucose, if it gets high, I could have gestational diabetes which can also lead to complication, a baby that would grow too fast and prematurely. I don't have anyone around in France to tell me what to do with a baby. I am clueless. I rather not have my French mother-in-law around me to tell me what to do. Mothers-in-law are what they are....annoying.
I also learned that I needed to watch my glucose, if it gets high, I could have gestational diabetes which can also lead to complication, a baby that would grow too fast and prematurely. I don't have anyone around in France to tell me what to do with a baby. I am clueless. I rather not have my French mother-in-law around me to tell me what to do. Mothers-in-law are what they are....annoying.
I think my trip to Canada would be a great break from all this. Besides, most of my friends had babies, they will give me some advices I hope.
Having kids was not my priority in life, plus I was constantly nagged by my MIL for not being pregnant. Because of her, I was even more reluctant. I thought I wasn't made to be a mom, and my periods were not the most regular. (is it TMI? lol). I guess things happen for a reason. I have to ajust to this now, and prepare to be less selfish and less careless. lol If things go as planned, by mid-December I would finally meet the baby. I admit I can't wait.
