I don’t know about you ~ but being 25 and having grown up in the age of technology, I depend on Google for everything. It’s hilarious because my parents are stuck with these horrible old cell phones obviously because they refuse to pay for the data packages that they don’t see a need for. My Father went so far as to tell me a few weeks back that the only people who need a smart phone are traveling salesman, and people who are on the road for their job constantly. I couldn’t help but laugh.
I know what you’re thinking ~ how old are your parents? Well, they’re only 46 and 49 ~ they just grew up in a completely different time, in towns smaller than most of you can imagine. Any time you call my mother ~ it will tell you that her voicemail box is full… because she refuses to waste her minutes checking voicemails. I keep trying to explain that she can do it over nights and weekends, or that I can even do it by calling her… It never changes.
And so we have become a generation obsessed with having the answers at our fingertips. Which has obviously led to another issue. Googling of symptoms, self diagnosis and self medication…
I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I am not guilty of it, or that based on my readings (not the recommendation of any Pediatrician I have talked to) that I won’t be vaccinating my baby the day she leaves the womb. But how often are we using the “opinions” of uneducated forum junkies to determine that a medical issue is completely normal ~ and does not need medical attention.
I had my 25 week prenatal appointment today. After reading everything I could find on contractions, I am still really struggling with the concept of what they will feel like. He started talking about them and I came out and said “Can you please explain to me what a contraction is supposed to feel like?”. He just chuckled. Apparently when I feel it, I will know. But he did give me a better understanding of where I will feel it ~ as well as what to look for when it may be time to get to a hospital. Another thing that I had been reading about on the forums was a lot of women that are due at the end of August are already experiencing leakage from their breasts. Having not experienced this, it kind of made me concerned. I felt 100% better when he advised me that it was actually the norm for it not to be occurring at this stage in the game.
My point really is that yes, there are people out there who have been through it many times. They will be able to offer you some great advice and opinions. However PLEASE keep in mind that it is just that. Advice and opinions. I am the first one to give both but I always start off my sentences with “based on what I have read” and end it with “but I would definitely ask your Dr. at your next prenatal appointment”. That’s what they’re there for. Why not take advantage of it?
Just my rant and word of caution for the day. Hope you’re having a great day!
Sincerely,
~Nikki
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