Going for second pregnancy checkup soon
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
Malaysia
November 27, 2015 7:12pm CST
I have made an appointment with my doctor today, and I will go for my second pregnancy checkup. I woke up really early, so hopefully I can register myself earlier and get to do the checkup very soon. It's Saturday, so there will surely be many people waiting to see the doctor.
The doctor was doing an operation while I called the nurse, so I will only get to see the doctor at noon time. Hopefully I will still manage to see the doctor and do the checkup today.
During pregnancy period, these checkups can be quite tiring, as we need to wake up early and wait for quite a long time in order to see the doctor. But, I guess the children are excited to see how the baby is growing in my womb. 
I guess I will just bring along my crochet work with me, the elephant snuggle while waiting at the clinic. 
Any plans do you have for today?
Image: This is the elephant snuggle I am working on, 8 more rounds to go. Hopefully I can finish it while waiting at the clinic.
I guess I will just bring along my crochet work with me, the elephant snuggle while waiting at the clinic.
Any plans do you have for today?
Image: This is the elephant snuggle I am working on, 8 more rounds to go. Hopefully I can finish it while waiting at the clinic.15 people like this
16 responses
@celticeagle (168932)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Nov 15
Your snuggle is coming along nicely. Is it going to be a gift for someone?
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
30 Nov 15
I hope you were able to get a visit in on a Saturday! And all is well with you + your family. 
The snuggle blanket is turning along nicely, love the color combinations you picked out!
The snuggle blanket is turning along nicely, love the color combinations you picked out! 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Dec 15
@kaka135 That is great you were able to get a visit and great news to hear baby is healthy. Do you find out the gender soon?
It is very uncommon to get a doctors appointment here in the US for weekends. They are closed, only urgent care/emergency mainly open weekends.
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
4 Dec 15
Thanks. I do not think all the doctors purposely want to keep us waiting, but perhaps the appointment system here is not as advanced yet or the staff who executes this are not so professional yet.
The doctor did tell me there will be many patients on Saturday, and asked me to reserve a spot earlier in the morning, so I do not need to wait for too long.
Of course, I agree that there are some doctors who like to keep the patients wait and go to the clinic late.
The doctor did tell me there will be many patients on Saturday, and asked me to reserve a spot earlier in the morning, so I do not need to wait for too long.
Of course, I agree that there are some doctors who like to keep the patients wait and go to the clinic late.1 person likes this
@allknowing (138414)
• India
30 Nov 15
That long wait for doctors to call us in is a common scene everywhere. You did a wise thing to keep yourself usefully busy as it will serve both the purposes You will get something done and you time will pass off easily.
I always have a full day that keeps me busy on my toes.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
1 Dec 15
I always like to bring something with me to occupy the waiting time, so I won't feel too bored. Sometimes I like to bring a book. Nowadays, I actually don't need to bring much, as my two young children are enough to keep me busy.
Do you mean you need to walk a lot?
Do you mean you need to walk a lot?
@DaddyEvil (138115)
• United States
1 Dec 15
My, I guess things are done differently where you live versus where I live, happymum... ? IDK.
When my wife and I went in for check-ups during her pregnancy we just called and made an appointment, then showed up a few minutes before our appointment time. We usually only waited a few minutes and then were taken back to see the medical professional. If we were there for an ultra-sound test, that only took a few minutes, then my wife was cleaned up and we went home again.
I do hope everything turned out well with your and your soon-to-be newborn!?
I think the blanket is quite nice! You are using a double-crochet stitch, right? I like the pattern!
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
3 Dec 15
That's really different! We did make appointment and also called in the morning to reserve a spot, but we still needed to wait for 2 hours. I have never waited just for a few minutes.
Yes, that's double crochet. That's basic granny square. You do crochet, don't you? You are really talented!
but we still needed to wait for 2 hours. I have never waited just for a few minutes.
Yes, that's double crochet. That's basic granny square. You do crochet, don't you? You are really talented! 
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 Dec 15
I love the blanket, you are very talented. Congratulations on the pregnancy and I hope your time fly's by quickly and your baby is healthy and beautiful!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Nov 15
that is a nice past time while waiting for your doctor to check on you. crocheting is one skill I got from my late mother. I even made a top sheet/bed cover with red and apple green threads, and it hurts my eyes looking at this blanket. (those colors were the only ones available at the store in an island far north of my country)
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
1 Dec 15
It seems like many Philippines people know how to crochet, which is really good. I think it's a good skill to pass to our children. Knitting or crocheting is not popular in my country, hence it is not easy to get yarns and other related supplies as well. I am trying to purchase online now.
The bed cover must took you really long time and patience to do it.
Knitting or crocheting is not popular in my country, hence it is not easy to get yarns and other related supplies as well. I am trying to purchase online now.
The bed cover must took you really long time and patience to do it.