Doctors

Growing up, I always had a fear of doctors. Not the person so much as the knowledge the person had. You see, I didn't like going to the doctors because I was always afraid they were going to tell me that there was something wrong with my health. Now, I never went to the doctors unless I was sick so of course a doctor is going to tell me there is something wrong. My fear rested more in the idea that he/she might tell me I was going to die of some strange ailment. I see now that my fear was quite ridiculous because if I were sick, the doctor would likely be able to give me help.

I experienced this just yesterday at my 36 week appointment. I explained to the doctor the pain that I was experiencing. She told me that I would just have to hang in there and that ti might last right up until the baby is delivered. I was not too pleased with this diagnosis but what could I do. My doctor then went to her supervisor to explain things and ask for some advice. Her supervisor came in, talked to me and said, and these are her exact words: " Well, we can do something about THAT!" with a big smile on her face. She the proceeded to write me a prescription which I went to pick up right away. Already, not even a full day after, I am feeling so much better. If I had remained afraid of the doctor and said nothing, I would still be in pain.

That same visit, I had to meet with the nurse first. She weighed me ( I lost two pounds) and took my blood pressure. After that, she asked me when I was due. When I told her September first she looked and me and said, " I think you might have it even earlier than that." How exciting! Now, the nurse isn't God and can't chose the date of my baby's birth but she noticed how low I am carrying and I guess in her experience it means the baby will come a bit early. Matthews head is in a good position but I was told he was not yet engaged. I can't wait to meet with the OB next week.

Anyways, all this to say that I am no longer afraid of doctors. God has blessed many people with the ability to practice medicine and so we are blessed through their knowledge and skill.