We went to my 32 week appointment today to check up on the babe, and my doctor said something to the effect of “we’d have a whole lot more to talk about if this pregnancy weren’t so normal.” He’s kind of a kidder, and I’ve grown to appreciate that about his bedside manner. We usually joke and exchange a few comments, and everyone is laughing at some point–something I consider a good sign when we’re all going to be a solidified team once labor strikes.

I haven’t always felt this way about our rapport and how birth might go with someone I hardly know calling the shots. This probably sounds naive (or maybe even arrogant) but to be fair, how many times have I given birth before, and how many times have I entrusted a majority of the process to a total stranger? Exactly. So naturally, it took me a little time to warm up to our practitioner, and in turn, I think it took him a bit of time to warm up to us (me especially). Now, I look forward to our appointments and to hearing that sweet little heartbeat on the doppler every few weeks. I also look forward to the day that Baby K is the reason our doctor has to reschedule his office rounds–not because I’m about getting even or anything, but because it will mean that our tiny wonder is oh-so-close to joining us here.

When Dr. L jokes about this pregnancy being so normal, I’m grateful for plenty of reasons. Primarily, it’s because I’ve been blessed to have a very normal, nearly uneventful pregnancy. Baby appears to be growing just as planned, everything measures out properly, heart beat sounds good and my body seems to be embracing the changes as best as could be expected. Do I feel 100% all of the time these days? No, not always. But do I feel pretty well, all things considered? Absolutely!

Besides the aches and pains of growing a child (and a very big belly), and of course the shorter nights of sleep and such, I’m really feeling pretty great. And all of the things I’ve felt or am feeling that aren’t great? Well…they’re totally normal.

So here’s to being so blessed with a healthy pregnancy and baby thus far, and to the next number of weeks as we approach the big day. I’m ok with not having much to talk about with our doctor when everything seems so “normal.” It’s good to simply be status quo these days!

feeling average (in a good way:),

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