Pleasantly Surprised

Today DH and I went to the baby dr appointment here in Tottori. DH's mother found me a clinic to go to recommended by DH's cousin who has just had a baby not long ago. 

I have mentioned the shortage of obstetricians in Japan and how terrible it is in my city. Last time 2 weeks ago we waited 3 hours to see the dr even with an "appointment". That shortage doesn't seem to be so bad here in Tottori, which I read somewhere has the best ratio of obstetricians to women in  Japan. Kind of surprising considering how out of the way we are here.

So today we went in and I just had a regular check up as you would expect. The clinic was fairly newly rennovated and had these wonderful comfy sofas to sit on whilst we waited. So much nicer than my usual hospital where I often spend several hours sitting on their not so comfy benches. The technology was first rate and we got a 3-D ultrasound, the first one I have seen so far. Was very excited about that. The dr took her time looking at everything and trying to get a good view for us. - also a nice change from waiting 3 hours for 5 minutes of the drs time. Maru chan was not so co-operative today unfortunately and we didn't get a great view. Oh well. DH got to hear the heartbeat for the first time too though, another bonus. 

My clinic in Iwaki is still closed and could be for a while given it's location and the fact that it is near my house which will be one of the very last areas to have water restored - at the moment they are saying end of April, it might not be open again for a while. After visiting the clinic here today I feel happy to have a nice clinic as a back up should it turn out that Maru chan is born here in Tottori. Another weight off my mind. DH's mother was happy to hear that, she is enthusiastic about me possibly being here for the birth. It's nice to be wanted.

When we got home, we were greeted by a very sleepy Sebastian. He and Grandpa N had been having a nap together in the living room apparently. : )

Am wondering how I will go leaving tomorrow. Will try not to cry too much at leaving Sebastian behind. Who knows, I might be back here sooner rather than later. At least that is what I will tell myself tomorrow morning.