The business of having babies, and other thoughts

Today I went back to my OB's office, for the last time until next year. I had a test to make sure my gestational diabetes isn't the real deal. It's always fun to be there and see the ladies with their baby bumps, having their ultrasounds and looking all cute and pregnant. I saw Dr. Dukes walking across the parking lot, heading over to the hospital to make noon rounds, and it made me realize how much I am going to miss the whole business of having babies. Going to the doctor, getting to know the nurses, having ultrasounds and blood tests, my first hospital stay - it was not all fun, but I met some nice people who get to spend their days with people who are in the midst of the wonderful journey of becoming parents. I guess I'm already nostalgic for my pregnancy. I have waited my whole life to be pregnant, it's always been a dream of mine, and the memory is already fading. It never seemed real even while it was happening, and now when I look back at pictures and video of me with a big baby belly I almost can't believe it was mine. I'm so enamored with my new baby, the love of my life, but at the same time I'm mourning the journey. I guess this is the baby blues...