Book in @ Nepean

Yesterday at 2pm I had my appointment at Nepean for the initial book in, I made the appoinment more than 2 months ago & this was the first time they could give me. Just shows how high the birth rate really is down there. So I went to admin to fill out forms and then they sent me up to women & children outpatients ward where I met with a Midwife - debbie did not keep me waiting long at all & once in the consultation room I got handed my Bounty bag - basically a pregnant womens show bag! full of goodies and magazines to read. Then I was weighed, blood pressure checked and bubs heart beat checked - all perfect... she asked me alot of questions about my lifestyle & family history which is added to my file at the hospital. I got given the yellow card which I have to take to all my appointments from now on (it's basically a medical history that is portable). I got to ask questions and I was really pleased with the outcome of it all, has put my mind at ease and so far come across as being open and supportive to a few things that may be considered alternative to some. This will help me put together my Birth Intentions sheet over the coming weeks as I now have a much better idea of the kind of things I need to write in there and the kind that I don't. We finished off with a wee sample to check if I had any urinary infections - I don't, and I was out of there on time, perfect.

Paul picked me up out front, the car full of lengths of timber from his trip to bunnings - we really need roof racks! I don't like being in a car with potential spears right behind my head. Such a beautiful day, it was actually quite hot, balmy almost. Days are definitely getting longer as It didn't get dark till around 6ish, after doing some grocery shopping & on our way home you could just smell bbq in the air. This weather just makes me feel so good.