I've had a doctor's appointment scheduled for a while now to discuss my fertility issues. Kevin planned to stay home with Liam while I went, but it turned into a family event. Liam coughed all night (sounded like an orca was in his room) and woke an hour late with a fever, cough, crying and looking flush. I called for an appointment, all they had was 10 min. apart from mine. So Kevin took Liam to the doctor and I went for my appointment.
My appointment accomplished EXACTLY what I had wanted. The doctor put a referral in for me to see an OBGYN/fertility specialist for A YEAR starting today! YAY! The base has a weird way of doing things when you see that positive home pregnancy test. You call, tell them you got a positive pregnancy test, they ask you to come in for a blood test to confirm. They call you the following day and confirm, then you go back to the hospital to the insurance office and give them your results. They link you to a doctor and you wait (usually 1-2 weeks) for approval to see an OBGYN in town (none available at the base hospital).
By the time you get your referral approved (1-2 weeks later), you're calling the doctor's office for an appointment that they don't have available for 2-4 weeks out. By then, I'm pretty much DOOMED. My primary physician agreed, we definitely need intervention SOONER!
My miscarriage is officially over as of this past weekend, so my doctor said to do my follow up with the OBGYN on Dec. 5th to make sure all has passed and then go ahead and move forward. Kevin and I have agreed to let this all happen naturally... no "trying" or "not" trying. We'll see how that goes for us and if we're still not pregnant by spring, maybe we'll start actively trying. When this is meant to be, it will happen (just like with Liam!).
I went to join Kevin and Liam after my appointment. They had just began his vitals. Liam looked petrified and was in full tears, he HATES getting naked, doing vitals, weight, etc. I think he was about 31'' tall and approx. 25 lbs. He has lost a couple ounces since we were in a few weeks ago to discuss his eating habits. Doc said she's not too concerned, but definitely need to get him feeling better. He was diagnosed with croup and is now taking steroids, saline drops and tylenol. I just got him down for a nap (sleeping propped up on his pillow pet and Thomas pillow!) with our bed pillows wedged around him to keep him propped up. Doc said sleeping like this is best (she recommended he sleep on us in the recliner... I tried, he doesn't cuddle sick or not!). We're also supposed to take him out in the cold night air to breathe it in, relaxes the airways.
Hoping this lil' man is feeling better soon. This is his first real illness since being born! Not too bad, I suppose, but I still feel so bad for him. Poor little guy.
I will update with Thanksgiving photos as soon as I can... stay tuned!
My appointment accomplished EXACTLY what I had wanted. The doctor put a referral in for me to see an OBGYN/fertility specialist for A YEAR starting today! YAY! The base has a weird way of doing things when you see that positive home pregnancy test. You call, tell them you got a positive pregnancy test, they ask you to come in for a blood test to confirm. They call you the following day and confirm, then you go back to the hospital to the insurance office and give them your results. They link you to a doctor and you wait (usually 1-2 weeks) for approval to see an OBGYN in town (none available at the base hospital).
By the time you get your referral approved (1-2 weeks later), you're calling the doctor's office for an appointment that they don't have available for 2-4 weeks out. By then, I'm pretty much DOOMED. My primary physician agreed, we definitely need intervention SOONER!
My miscarriage is officially over as of this past weekend, so my doctor said to do my follow up with the OBGYN on Dec. 5th to make sure all has passed and then go ahead and move forward. Kevin and I have agreed to let this all happen naturally... no "trying" or "not" trying. We'll see how that goes for us and if we're still not pregnant by spring, maybe we'll start actively trying. When this is meant to be, it will happen (just like with Liam!).
I went to join Kevin and Liam after my appointment. They had just began his vitals. Liam looked petrified and was in full tears, he HATES getting naked, doing vitals, weight, etc. I think he was about 31'' tall and approx. 25 lbs. He has lost a couple ounces since we were in a few weeks ago to discuss his eating habits. Doc said she's not too concerned, but definitely need to get him feeling better. He was diagnosed with croup and is now taking steroids, saline drops and tylenol. I just got him down for a nap (sleeping propped up on his pillow pet and Thomas pillow!) with our bed pillows wedged around him to keep him propped up. Doc said sleeping like this is best (she recommended he sleep on us in the recliner... I tried, he doesn't cuddle sick or not!). We're also supposed to take him out in the cold night air to breathe it in, relaxes the airways.
Hoping this lil' man is feeling better soon. This is his first real illness since being born! Not too bad, I suppose, but I still feel so bad for him. Poor little guy.
I will update with Thanksgiving photos as soon as I can... stay tuned!
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