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36 weeks.

my little whale.

Today's routine doctors appointment proved to be a little more uncomfortable than I had originally expected-- let's just say I'm happy Erick didn't have to be at this one.  So, immediately upon arrival I was told to undress from the waist down.  Great.  Well at least I could expect to get violated at this appointment.  Wrong.

So Dr. Kim does her scheduled 36 week testing for something that baby could potentially contract from me during her arrival, called GBS or Groub B Streptococcus.  Here we go, legs up in the air with giant q-tip enroute straight for my lady parts.  

WHAT THE?

Then, I get swabbed in the butthole.

Didn't anyone ever teach doctors to let you know when they're entering that specific area?  You can't just do that.  It's common courtesy.  You have to use your directional before you switch lanes.  And this is how I begin my day.  What about you guys?





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  1. Katherine RossMay 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    hahahaha oh my. sorry to find amusement in your discomfort, but this is the best thing i've read in a while. :)

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  2. KateMay 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    @Katherine- thought this might get a few laughs. ;) Oh well, I'd do anything for this baby. (and I guess that includes the violation of my behind from doctors!)

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  3. AbbyblujayMay 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    i laughed for a good minute and a half. i'm sooo sorry! hahaha i hope you're okay! that's so messed up...

    completely and totally miss your face already! bah.

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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I just want to say that this is so literal and funny. I cannot wait for you to pop! <3

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  5. MeganMay 26, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    The doc told me RIGHT before she did it. Like as my legs were up, right before she swabs there she tells me where she's going. Was NOT enough time to process it in my preggo brain - totally feel your woes on this! ;)

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