A team

In those final weeks of pregnancy when I felt so huge, couldn't sleep and had to pee continuously, I mentioned to Jarrett I was so so ready for Madelyn to be in my arms, not in my stomach.  He, at the time, reminded me to cherish each moment as he said, I think you are going to come to miss being pregnant.  And, like always, he was right.  I do miss being pregnant, I miss feeling her move around inside of me.  I miss being able to eat what I wanted, as much as I wanted and I could write it off to just being pregnant.  

And you want to know what else I miss?  I miss seeing the amazing (A) team of caregivers that I got to visit each week.  From my first appointment at 6.5 weeks to my final appointment at 39 and 4 days pregnant, I was lucky enough to develop a great connection and relationship with Dr. A, Dr. E and Marybeth.  Seeing them each week not only provided me reassurance that everything was okay, but it also warmed my heart to get to see and hear how they were doing.  

I took this picture at my 6 week postpartum appointment and I asked Dr. A if I could take his picture with Madelyn after all those weeks of him checking on her.  He said of course.  And as he left the room, I said, I'm going to miss seeing you each week, to which he replied, "It has been a pleasure and you can come back anytime to visit, say hi and to bring her by."  It was so nice to hear that I wasn't the patient I feared they dreaded but instead he celebrated with us in our happy ending.  

And then there's Dr. E and Marybeth.  Truly two of the nicest people in all of the world I believe.  I'll never forget that day when, after Laurie's recommendation that we insist on going to a specialist, that I called and left a message for Marybeth to share our news and to ask for her advice.  Within 2 minutes she called me back.  After sharing our news, I felt her happiness almost as if she was hugging me through the phone.  I knew we needed a referral from Dr. A, but Marybeth went to work right away on getting me in and finding the best possible doctor to co-consult. The moment we got the referral I received a message from their office that they could get me in the very next day.  How thankful I was and continue to be.

I continued to see Dr. E and Marybeth early in the pregnancy and after our scare at week 22 when they thought my cervix was opening from an ultrasound, not performed at their office, the decision was made, I'd be having my weekly ultrasounds in their office.  Tuesday afternoon's each week became our regular "date" and don't tell Jarrett, but I looked forward to each of those dates more than I did when I was 16 and started dating him.  Okay, maybe I looked forward to all of both types of dates.   

I'll never forget the care, compassion and support these three professionals shared with me, with us and with our daughter over the course of the 9 months we prayed and worked so hard to bring her home.  They made my dream a reality and for that I will be forever grateful.

They truly are a part of the A-Team.... I team I feel fortunate enough to have been under their care. 

Until next time,

Angie