I had a special visit today from my obstetrician, Dr. S! Because he’s my employer in addition to being my OB, I had gotten used to seeing him nearly every weekday I was at the office, so it was a wonderful burst of familiarity to see him here in my hospital room and to chat for a while. He noted something I hadn’t realized before: my official due date, September 4th, follows on the heels of the aptly-named Labor Day. So while the rest of you are all out enjoying your picnics and days off from work, I may actually be laboring! Of course, neither he nor I expect me to still be pregnant by that point, so presumably I’ll get to experience the true meaning of the day: a rest from labor. Dr. S. also brought me a bag of goodies that his wife generously assembled for me, including some delicious snacks. I figure, if a doctor’s wife gives you chocolate, it’s got to be good for you, right?!
His visit made me appreciate, yet again, how blessed I am to have such a good relationship with my doctor. Although the residents and perinatologists at the hospital are surely very well trained, there’s nothing like having a doctor you trust. It often feels like so much of what I hear from medical professionals at the hospital are the textbook answers: technically true statements, but without the context of wisdom. I can always count on Dr. S to not only know the textbook answer, but to filter his responses and explanations through the lens of his extensive practical experience. It also doesn’t hurt that I have had a front-row seat for several years from which to view his skills as a physician! So if you’re reading this blog, Dr. S. – thank you!
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