I had a follow-up appointment with my ob doctor the other day. The first thing she asked was how I was feeling about being a parent, and when I told her that motherhood was much better than I had expected, she gave me a big smile. “You just passed my depression screening test with your answer,” she said. It was a cute thing to say, and it reminded me how grateful I am about having missed out on those “post-baby blues.” I experienced some depression/down times during my pregnancy, and I’m so happy that I’ve felt so good since Zoe has been around…

On another note, I have to admit that I was actually a little sad to go to my last appointment and say good-bye to my doctor (who was absolutely amazing). I know I totally complained before Zoe was born about all my doctor’s appointments (towards the end, I was going two or three times a week), but now I find myself oddly nostaglic for those times. Everything I went through at 400 Parnassus led up to Zoe’s arrival – and I can’t help but have a soft spot in my heart for that place and the people there. I know I sound terribly sappy, but it’s not my fault! (It’s in my blood; my father is the most nostalgic and sweet person I know.)

-M

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