On the 25th of July, 2023, I had my first doctor's appointment. I arrived about an hour early because I wanted to be on time and was super excited. When I came, I sat in the charming and professional-looking waiting room; they didn't have any magazines, so I just sat there and had a moment to myself. I was thinking about many things like I have spent 13 years in my second life, 13 years! I often reflect on what I have been through during that period and how different my life is now compared to then.
You can put
it in simple terms and say that I have grown up because I have.
But there's
so much more to it than just growing up.
I find this
very interesting; ever since I became pregnant in second life, I often find
myself rubbing my stomach both in my second life and real life every
time I miss him.
Yes, you can go ahead and call me crazy, but
that's just how I am. When I am pregnant in my second life, I often feel "pregnant"
in real life.
After
reflecting for a little bit, I Got hungry. I went to the little cafe area that
the maternity clinic has with vending machines for pizza is hamburgers, AKA a
pregnant woman's dreams, but I decided not to go crazy, so I made myself a cup
of coffee.
Yet again,
I reflected on certain times in my life and how far I've come from that.
I get
jolted back to reality when my doctor calls my name. We small talked for a bit,
she checked my file, and then it was off to the bathroom for me to give a urine
sample for those that don't know the first thing you have to do on every
maternity appointment with this clinic.
After
reflecting for a little bit, I Got hungry. I went to the little cafe area that
the maternity clinic has with vending machines for pizza is hamburgers, AKA a
pregnant woman's dreams, but I decided not to go crazy, so I made myself a cup
of coffee.
Yet again,
I reflected on certain times in my life and how far I've come from that.
I get
jolted back to reality when my doctor calls my name. We small talked for a bit,
she checked my file, and then it was off to the bathroom for me to give a urine
sample for those that don't know the first thing you have to do on every
maternity appointment with this clinic.
After
giving my urine sample back to my doctor, it was time to head on over to the
exam room, I was a little bit nervous, and I had butterflies in my stomach
because I knew that at this appointment, I would be hearing the baby's
heartbeat and seeing the baby for the very first time.
My doctor
prepared herself by washing her hands, wearing gloves, and checking the urine
sample test results. I went ahead and set it on the examination table.
Everything
looked beautiful, but my doctor had a slight concern that she could see that I
hadn't been drinking enough water, which is funny
because I have a hard time drinking water even in real life.
As we talked,
she gave me a little wireless monitoring patch that you are putting on yourself
so that she can take your temperature, your blood pressure, Monitor and listen
to the baby's heartbeat, and so on.
My doctor
was amazed by how strong of a heartbeat my baby had. For only ten weeks he or
she is only about nine weeks and three days at this point; that is the actual time
of pregnancy.
Of course, I became very emotional when I heard the heartbeat. That is when it hits you that you are growing another human.
After doing
all of the checkups for the baby and me, it was time to head to the ultrasound
room; no, unfortunately, I didn't take any video of this or take a picture when I
saw the baby on the ultrasound monitor due to the simple fact that I forgot.
I always
get so emotional when it comes to these moments because it becomes so real to
me. For this doctor to take the time to type out every step she
does, including putting the ultrasound gel on my stomach, is worth more than
anything; you may think that it's a very minor detail to do, but for me, it's
enormous.
After
giving me some information on what is for the baby, it's 10 weeks pregnant such
as organs, fingers finding the suitable placements, checking measurements, and
ensuring that the baby is developing typically. We talked briefly as my doctor wiped my stomach with the ultrasound gel. She prints out an
ultrasound picture for me to take home. I slowly get dressed, and she reminds me
to drink more water and check on the information cards she gave me
for the next appointment.
VERY IMPORTANT
NOTE HERE if you wish to have an ultrasound picture to take home, you must tell your doctor beforehand.
And also, the prize for the ultrasound picture is 250 lindens which is a minor cost for me but could be a considerable cost for somebody else.
And now, finally, the moment you've all been waiting for here is the ultrasound picture!
*SMILES*
until next time remember to LOVE /Tessa
