Tooth Troubles

  There's an old wives' tale that says you lose a tooth with every baby. Or perhaps, like my brother suggested, I've been living in West Virginia for too long. Whatever the reason, I had the delightful experience of having a tooth pulled yesterday. A big one. My #3 molar. And, because I'm pregnant, I had it done with only local anesthesia. All in all, it wasn't really all that bad. My doctor was actually great. But it's not something I would want to do every day. Or ever again, actually. I am glad that I had the tooth pulled, though. It's been giving me a fit for well over ten years and after several fillings and two root canals, I just said enough is enough. It had abscessed and caused a lot of damage to my jaw that will need repaired after the baby is born, but for now, I don't have to worry about it! Such a relief!

  Aside from anesthesia, another thing that I've had to miss out on due to pregnancy is cole slaw. I've been craving it, and they had it today in the hospital cafeteria. It looked soooo yummy and I got a bowl of it for myself. I was about to shovel a heaping forkful into my mouth when my attending, an infectious disease doctor, pointed out that it contained mayo and probably wasn't safe. Another doc walked by the table and said, in a ominous tone, that nothing is safe from Listeria. It was with great reluctance that I put my fork down and threw the slaw away. Oh, the sacrifices I am making for this child!
  Now I think I will take a nap. I wish I had saved my tooth. Does the tooth fairy still visit when you're a broke adult? It's worth a try...