I had my annual exam with my midwife today. Yet again I was reminded how much I love her and that office. The office itself is quiet, comfortable, organized. It’s modern and nice without being stuffy. And the midwife… well, what can I say! I love her! She’s always so bubbly and excited. She gives me this impression of really knowing what she’s talking about. And even though she needs to consult my chart while talking (I mean, it’s been a year since I’ve seen her) she speaks to me like she knows me. I can’t explain it – she’s just very personable, and just makes me immediately like her and trust her.

The nurse who took me in back and asked me the usual questions hit the jackpot with, “Are you on any medications?” I laughed. She didn’t see what was so funny. She couldn’t spell them. I don’t think she had a clue what they were, either. The midwife did though… she asked who my RE was, chatted a little. She hopes to see me again soon.

While giving me my breast exam, the midwife asked if I do self exams. I said yes I do. She continued palpating and said, “They feel a little…” Her brow furrowed as she searched for the right word. “… hormonal.” I laughed.

She said everything’s looking very healthy, and I’m all set until next year… unless, of course, I manage to come down with a case of pregnancy. (I wonder if that’s sort of like me and chicken pox…)

I do think I’m feeling my ovary today… but strangely it’s my left one that I’m feeling, the one that had less large follicles. It’ll be interesting to see how the next few days go for me. I mean if I’m due to trigger on sunday or monday there really isn’t many more days left!

Oh, and note to self: choose injection sites farther away from my belly button. Tonight’s was the second one that seemed to have hit a nerve straight into my belly button. What a weird, painful feeling that is. (I have a very sensitive belly button.)

And now it is time for sleep, because I have a bridal shower to go to in the morning and I am exhausted. Yawn.