Postpartum checkup

Saw the doc in Beijing today for my postpartum checkup. The checkup should have been 6 weeks after I gave birth (it's only been 4 weeks), but I figured with only finishing half of my pregnancy my recovery period should be only little more than half that time. =p

My weight is the same as it was before I was pregnant. My blood pressure is normal. Uterus, overies and muscle tone seem ok. Emotionally stable and I've got a good support group, so no therapist needed. So I guess I passed with flying colors. The only things that remain are the reports from Taiwanese hospital and getting reimbursed by the health insurance company.

Recently I wrote to a friend of the 4 lessons we learned in the past 11 years of Mike and I knowing each other (and I'm sure there is much more for us to learn):
- Romance is appreciating the thoughtfulness of the other person.
- Love is unconditional trust and a good amount of forgiveness.
- A sucessful relationship is two people with common goals who can act respectfully towards one another at every moment.
- Sucessful communication is speaking honestly while putting down but not giving up your pride.

If Daniel made any impact in this world he at least made Mike and I more thoughtful of each other. I'd like that impact to continue and last. Our recent thoughtful acts toward each other include:
- Mike setting up the new apartment and making it feel warm with plants and candles. I was resting in Taiwan at the time and he did it all by himself. Coming home to this felt really nice.
- I buy organic when I can at the supermarket. Can't be too careful these days. Organic costs twice as much, but I guess there's no price on good health.
- Mike bought a pair of Ikea poang chairs (so we don't fight over the only one.) And he got the foot rests! We both have a vision of me nursing in one in the future.
- I attempt to make cakes for Mike. (note the word "attempt")
- Mike letting me stay home from work when I want. Such a nice boss.
- I make Mike "love lunch boxes" 爱心便当.
- Mike lets me sleep in.
- Even so, I make an effort to get up and make Mike breakfast and send him off to work with a kiss at the door.
- Mike installs a light over the kitchen sink to make it comfortable when I wash dishes.
- I make Taiwanese dishes that Mike likes.

Now if that ain't love, I don't know what is.