I thought I was prepared for my 4 week postpartum checkup with my OBGYN, but when I got there I was taken by surprise.
I had planned a few questions for my doctor….
- How to manage my urinary incontinence?
- What to do about my milk blister on my nipple?
- When could we TTC (try to conceive) again if we wanted to in the future, considering we have one frozen embryo? After all, I’m not getting any younger. Also, as someone who likes to think about the future it would be helpful to consider what is the art of the possible.
But when I got to the appointment, I never asked the third question about TTC-ing. Why? Because I didn’t really want to know. I thought I did, but when it came down to it, I realised I was afraid of the answer. I was afraid of my age being a factor, afraid of retelling my story of how Aviana finally came into our world to a new doctor, afraid of having a date in my head of when we may start another journey when we just finished this one. Plus I should be living in the moment. Well For now anyway 🙂
After my appointment I got in the car and realised I wouldn’t be going back for a while.
I burst into tears.
Why did I cry? I’m not totally sure other than assuming crazy postpartum hormones, but the realization that I didn’t need another vaginal exam after several years of showing my hoohar to countless number of doctors, residents, nurses and med students on a regular basis was actually a big relief.
So it was a cry of relief for no more exams, and a cry for uncertainty to when we would TTC again if we decide to do that. Maybe Aviana is all the family we will want, maybe we will want a brother or sister for her, for once infertility is not on the forefront of my mind. So ultimately it was a cry of relief.
The Great Pudding Club Hunt 
Yep, this was me last week at my check up. God Bless u and your long awaited for family ❤️
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Thank you!
I had no idea to expect these feelings at this appt…I hope everything went well at ur appt other than the crazy emotional wreck what IF does to you part!!
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I feel like that now he’s here – mainly because I know I will not be going through TTC again and we have no frosties. So he is it! It’s a massive relief not to have to deal with any of that stuff again.
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It’s an insane burden relief!!!
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I know exactly what you mean! I’ve cried in relief over being done with it all I’m so happy he is finally here and all the stress of miscarriage and endless shots and constant Dr. Apt is finally behind me! There were times I thought the madness would never end
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Its funny because I feel like you are paving the way for what I should expect in a few months time!!!
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So far it’s tons of smiles cuddles and heart melting cuteness lol right now I’m typing while he takes a nap on my chest! Oh and u guess real life is going on in the background but it’s hard to notice while being consumed with him!
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That sounds nice ☺️ I’m soooo looking forward to that part…!!! I’ve got Aviana sat on my chest going in and out of sleep mixed with fussing at the mo! Aghhhh!!!!
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So glad to hear no more testing, glad you felt relieved. Enjoy living in the moment. Enjoy your little one.
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