Thanks to my midwife

So... I just had to give a shout out to my midwife clinic. I spent a lot, and I mean a lot of time researching where I wanted to get my prenatal care and I decided on the Pleasant Grove Women's Center. So far my experience there has been wonderful. There are 6 midwifes that work at the center and 2 doctors. I have chosen to see the midwifes and one of the midwives will deliver our baby. After the time that I have spent at the clinic, I cannot imagine it any other way.

Yesterday I had a moment. For some reason or another, I freaked out and wanted to hear my baby's heartbeat. They scheduled a late notice appointment and I met with one of the midwifes, Jen Walker. The majority of our appointments have been with Jen and I feel like we have already built a good relationship. As soon as she walked in the room she gave me a hug and I started bawling. Haha, I realize it was a bit pathetic to break down, but you know, I'm pregnant, I can blame it on the hormones. But you know what? She just sat there and listened and talked with me and told me that she was so glad that I came in and that I didn't have anything to worry about. She spent a little extra time on listening to the heartbeat and let me have my moment. The baby's heartbeat was so strong that she had to turn down the microphone because it got so loud! Baby is definitely a strong little babe. That is a good sign of things to come.

I am just so grateful for that experience yesterday, as silly as it was. She spent a lot of time with me just letting me know that my worries were not a problem and she let me know that I could come in anytime I want, just to hear my baby's heartbeat. After our long chat, hugs, and four tissues later, I felt so reassured and it was definitely what I needed. I appreciate the fact that I can come in whenever I want, and that our appointments aren't just a get-in-and-get-out type of appointment, but that they are much more than that. I appreciate the midwifes there and for the time they spend on getting to know their clients.