I have a tendency to be slightly paranoid at times.
This morning, I checked in on a babycenter.com web board - a discussion site for all January moms to be. Early in my pregnancy I avoided it because it did nothing but totally freak me out. Lately, I've found it interesting and even entertaining to read about other women at the same stage of pregnancy as me. Until today. There was a new post from a woman who went in for her latest checkup at 17 weeks only to find there was no longer a heartbeat. My heart absolutely broke for this stranger in cyberspace. And then I got paranoid...I too am in my 17th week.
Of course, the logical side of me knows better than to let this 1 random case send me into a tailspin. And I think I've succeeded. But I'll admit to my insecurities. I had to run by the Dr. Office today to pick up a Dr. note for my exam this weekend. (Proof that I am indeed pregnant...I suppose in the event that I pass out? Or more likely, need to eat something - which is prohibited for regular test takers.) Anyway, just my luck the waiting room was packed full. When I asked if I could sneak in and do a quick heartbeat listen, just to ease my mind, the receptionist said it would be a really long wait. I wasn't interested in doing that, so I'll just trust the little flutters in my belly now and then and know that baby is doing just fine in there.
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