Had my 30wk apointment today. Everything looks good. Doctor gave me a belly support band (they'll bill insurance, which she said usually pays but if not it's not expensive). I wasn't sure about it at first but the minute they put it on me I felt SO MUCH BETTER! I might be able to actually move around the classroom better at work now and not sit the whole day!
Odd story, so my doctor is running late today, which is rare for her. Usually she's right on time or 5-10 mins late max but today she was running 30-40 minutes late and the receptionist apologizes profusely and tells us its becuase she had to leave midday to deliver a baby. Totally makes sense to me. I'm surprised she even came back after that. Anyway, the nurse apologizes and so does doctor. Every time I keep telling them "not a problem". Dr actually tells me "Wow, thank you for being so understanding". I'm surprised and say "well, if you're delivering a baby how can I not be flexible. That could be me in a couple months and I'd appreciate you actually showing up to the delivery
", she told me that most of her pregnant patients actually yell at the receptionists or nurse over it (but never the doctor) and they've had a rough day because most of hte patients were really not understanding or patient about it.
This just blows me away. Coming from a doctor who is NEVER late (and I can honestly say that I've never been in a doctor's office that was this on time, ever. I'm used to waiting 30-60mins past an appointment time), I can't believe these women would be angry that she's late because she was delivering a baby....when they are all about to be in that same situation soon, and I can guarantee these same people will all be pissed if she doesn't arrive on time to deliver their baby because she had pregnant patients to see! Ugh. I just felt bad for my doctor, and for her nurse (who is an incredibly sweet woman, and great at her job, and has to bear the brunt of the craziness).
Anyway, just a random rant.
Heike - I think you're probably right, she'll probably come between your appointments.
What you are describing does sound kind of like a mucus plug but I would have no idea, honestly!
Krissie - Awww
I'm so hoping this is your month!! I can't see anything different on today's test than yesterdays, but that isn't a surprise for me either (as we all know on this thread). And 8DPO is still really early. AF is due this weekend?
Shan - Maternity clothes can be such a pain! I seriously started wearing the "below the belly" maternity pants by 8 weeks because the bloating was just too much for me to be comfortable. I say order the maternity pants just for comfort sake! Either that or get that band (my sister gave me one, lifesaver!) that you can wear over your pants and keep your pants unbuttoned, but it keeps the pants up. I don't know where to get one though, or which ones really work well because I tried one that sucked but the one my sister gave me works miracles. I use it often. Ooh and if you have a Ross anywhere I would see if you can find anything there. I got a ton of cheap maternity stuff there, and pretty good quality.
) and it turns out it was pretty much all that was keeping her in. Cervix has shortened to 1,5cm and i am already dilated, he could get his finger through to baby's head so i'd guess 1-2 cm dilated. 
Hopefully when all the candy is gone I can drop a few lbs haha I have already come to terms with the fact that I can't stay away from the candy 
lol
