In with an Obstetrician

Our first obstetrician appointment is now scheduled for 5 May - this will be the 10-week checkup. I am happy to have the hospital selection done and be booked in with an obstetrician. We'd been warned that it can be very difficult to get in but I found it pretty easy. For that I am grateful. Apparently since our due date is early in the month (6 Dec) that makes getting in easier.

We decided to go with St John of God hospital in Subiaco. We chose it over Mercy Hospital in Mt Lawley mostly because SJOG seemed to have better ability to deal with any complications that may arise during the birth. I'm sure Mercy are competent as well but we both had a better feeling after the tour of SJOG. Since Mick and I are rarely unanimous about anything, we decided it was definitely a sign.

The obstetrician is a woman (one of my criteria) who has two children (another one of my criteria), the most recent of whom just arrived in January. She comes recommended by my GP so I have a good feeling about the obstetrician as well and look forward to meeting her on 5 May.