People who are sick tend to also smell. It's not their fault. Certain illnesses just have a characteristic odor. Add the occasional patient who puts on too much perfume, decides to eat a clove of garlic to get rid of whatever ails them, and someone's smelly feet...and working in a medical office becomes a minefield for a newly pregnant lady with "morning" sickness!
It isn't horrible. In fact, in my crazier moments I worry about it not been "bad enough." I feel like I'd be really encouraged about how Munchkin is doing if I had some rip-roarin' hurling going on. I do feel pretty queasy most of the day, and I've had a few moments where I thought I might puke while in the room with a patient, but it really could be much worse. For the most part it just wears me out to try to function and deal with the queasies all day.
As puny as I feel, I'm thankful to be in this position. I know it's temporary and all for a good cause!
I have to admit that I've been becoming more anxious as our ultrasound date nears. I'm praying and trying to stay positive. Once we get a good report on a first ultrasound I think we'll feel comfortable telling our parents and siblings.
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