Always with the Waiting

Over the weekend, I had some throbbing, pulling, and cramping in my abdomen, and it was all I could do to wait until the Birth Center opened this morning to call and tell them about it.  They asked a few questions and, though they did cite a legitimate reason for such feelings, I told them I'd feel better if I had an ultrasound.  They understood and said they would call UNC to ask them to schedule me.  They said I'd need to wait until I'm seven full weeks (next Wednesday, the 31st) for a better chance to actually see the baby and their heartbeat.  On top of that long (to me) wait, I didn't get a call from UNC at all today.  The Birth Center faxed over my information late in the day, around 3:30, and I called them at 4:30, but they had already closed up shop.  I really do hate that, when companies say they're open until 5:00, but you call at 4:30 and a robot answers.  I hope I can get in first thing in the morning next Wednesday.