Bindu's Doctor's Update

ah, the joys of the UK's medical system (also known as the National Health System - NHS). For all you democrats out there who love obama and his Socialized Medical plan for every Americans... its not so great (that's what they have here).

I had my first official MidWife's appointment on Monday after waiting for 1hr 45min. I was quite irritated because I felt like she was just throwing random advice at me rather than trying to talk to me to find out who I am or what I want. She also tried to convince me this early on that I should consider giving birth in a birthing pool, 100% naturally rather than in a labor ward with an epidural because I seem like I'll be low risk. These people will go through great lengths to keep their costs down. And they also said that because I chose to pay for my 12 week scan, they'll not give me another one and just use the data from that. So my next and last ultrasound/scan from them will be Jan 4th at 20 weeks. All frustrations aside, it is a huge blessing that we are covered for medical care here. And there are great doctors; it is just getting into the right clinics. I often feel things are out of my control with the UK health system, but I'm starting to feel convinced that God is wanting us to trust Him (and not this medical system) with this birth.

So the good news is that I've now officially changed Doctors (GPs as they call it here); I REALLY like this new clinic. I've also gotten change to a closer Midwives Center (cuts down the stress/commute time from work). I'm at St. Mary's near Paddington, and I'm going to talk to the GP to weigh the pros & cons of moving to UCLH and when that would be.

Also, I just told my boss at work. They've been excited for me. It is still TBD regarding if they will extend my contract after Christmas and what that will look like, but we are just trusting that the Lord got me this job and He will provide for us afterwards in His ways. I wont tell my co-workers until I begin to show.

I'm doing ok. I think feeling a bit better. No symptoms (unless you count my face breaking out like I'm 14 again) or belly. Peter has been really amazing to help with the cooking. I think he is a better cook than I, but he is convinced it always tastes better when someone else cooks.