Estómagos Grandes son Hermosas!

Dear Dr. Gerardis -

Why, oh why, can't you be the only doctor in my practice? You are so kind and sweet and friendly. Even today, when you are struggling with a terrible cough, you come in all smiles and call me "honey" and take the time to see how I'm feeling and to ask if I have any questions. You explain everything you're doing and tell me where I fall on all the scales (average measurement, weight, etc.). At the end of each appointment I have with you, I just want to wrap you up in a big hug and say "Thank you! Thank you for being the only doctor in this practice who seems genuinely interested in who I am and how I'm doing." If I wind up having to be induced, I will certainly be trying to weasel my way into having it done to coincide with when you are on call.

Yours with Hope That You Will Be in the Delivery Room with Me,
Erin


Tomorrow we head to Mexico. It was good to have a last little check-up before we go, to make sure that Orange Seed is still doing just fine and that we should be healthy enough to have a good, no-issues, trip. The results from Ghetto Lab came in and my glucose levels are not only fine, but "Excellent. Doesn't get better than that," according to Dr. Gerardis. We are also at no risk for anemia and Orange Seed is measuring at just the right size. Additionally, I got to ask if the fact that I've gained way less weight than all these pregnancy books say I should have at this point is an issue. Nope, it's not. In fact, she complimented me on how healthy I am and said she wished all her patients could stay this diligent throughout pregnancy. And yes, that was a total pat on the back, but hey...there have definitely been times I would have rather had a cookie sundae than a salad and there have definitely been times that I haven't felt like taking my aching back to the gym, but each time, I have taken a deep breath and reminded myself that healthier is better and so, I think I deserve a little pat on the back, no? Plus, we need to boost the self-confidence now that we are only one day away from having to put on a swimsuit at the beach. Bellies are beautiful. Bellies are beautiful. Or, in the native speak of my soon to be vacation spot, "Estómagos grandes son hermosas. Estómagos grandes son hermosas."

And so, with that assertion in mind, we're off to Mexico. Adios, mis amigos. See you in a week!