2 | The first GP visit

What an interesting weekend we just passed. In just 2 days, I realised how fast my mind can travel in how many diverse directions!

September 4, 2023: It's Monday. My usual day at the office. Walking to the Ixelles office, I made a call to the GP for an appointment. Had to find something that worked for both of our agendas. They gave me 06/09 in the afternoon. Another 2 days of wait...

September 6, 2023: Koen and me went to visit the GP. The routine followed. Blood sample taken, weight measured, supplements followed. 

The questions for the GP came next. We would've to decide which hospital to go to. Heilig Hart is a natural choice as it's well regarded for maternity and pregnancy in town. 

I have already begun to get nausea symptoms. I would be hungry suddenly and at the same time have no appetite for anything. Thinking of most foods would give me a nauseating feel. I've all of a sudden lost all interests in non-vegetarian food. Luckily, having grown up in India meant a lot of alternatives could make up for the new eating situation.

The blood test results would come the next day to confirm the pregnancy. The will look for the usual suspect, hCG hormone, that increases >10K- fold during the first few weeks of pregnancy. 

The results came in. All looks pretty as a picture. Only deficiency was for Vitamin-D. Not a surprise at all! In Belgium, supplements are a normal when it comes to Vit-D. The obvious reasons for the lack is the weather! All the rest looks fine and dandy. 

Next step? That gynae visit is happening!