Hospital..again :(

Ok, start with Monday's adventure first.  My engine light had come on in my car, so my brother told me to take it to Autozone, have it hooked up, see what's wrong.  Guy says its the #4 cylinder (either plug or wire).  So, I buy both since my brother is going to fix it, rather have the parts there now.  Get to my brother's house, pop the hood, and low-and-behold 3 of the 6 wires had been EATEN!  Petey tried to say it was my cat, I said no way does a cat do that.  Then I look around the hood, and see sunflower seeds...son of bytch, the RAT!  My mom had dumped her 2 pet rats on us, they got out in the garage, we caught them and threw them out in the front yard.  The cats went after them, so I caught one of them and put it in a smaller cage (will be getting rid of it soon), but the other one went under the car (didn't know it went IN the car).  Anyway, the bastard ate the 3 wires, plus started in on the air intake hose, and ate the sheathing off another hose.  The little rodent cost 40 bucks worth of wires!  Anywho, car's running good now (thanks to Scott and Petey). 

Ok, now to Tuesday's adventure.  I woke up around 2am to use the restroom and sat on the side of the bed for a minute.  Alex asked if I was ok, I said I was feeling so nauseaus...but I was able to lay back down, fell back asleep.  Well, woke up again at 430am and BARELY made it to the bathroom before vomiting everywhere!  I ran a hot bath, soaked, thinking this was just a one-night thing.  Well...it wasn't...I just kept vomiting...and my back and abdomen started hurting so bad, and my face broke out in this little rash..?  Anyway, I had been calling my OB in Orlando forever, finally got one to call me back.  They said go to the hospital asap since the signs that the flu shows can also be labor signs.  They wanted me to go to the hospital in Orlando, there was no way I was making it that far, so we went to ORMC here.  Went straight up to labor & delivery, got hooked up to the monitor...and vomited like mad.  I had to tell Alex to leave, I was afraid he'd vomit just being there.  Well, finally got calmed down enough to get to monitor babes, and she's fine...got pretty 'upset' with all the ruckus going on, but she finally relaxed and evened out.  So, they sent me back downstairs.  Got back in pretty quick, and was given the first of 3 IV's.  This one was put in the underpart of my wrist (OUCH).  I started getting Saline, and also got Demerol for the backpain (never had the before...stopped the pain enough to make me sleep..lol), and got Phenegran for the nausea (oh this was the lifesaver!).  They ran all kinds of tests, including a ultrasound of my gallbladder (came back good) and of babes (she's already 4 and a 1/2 lbs!!), also doing well.  Came back down stairs, my IV fell out..so, another nurse put one in the back of my right hand...the vein blew out.  So, the 'guru of IVs' came in and put one in and BAM all my fluids flowed freely..shoulda gotten him first!  Did a pelvic exam, everything's closed up nicely (thank God!), but my cervix was very red and inflamed and my discharge had changed colors (isn't that a nice lil tidbit of info for y'all..lol).  I'm already on an antibiotic for the rest of the pregnancy tho for UTI's, so they said they'd let me know if there was anything wrong with that discharge, or if it was just because of the infection from the possible flu? 

Alrighty, that's enough for now.  Tomorrow is another 'big' appointment in Orlando, but thank goodness mom is going to watch the girls for us.  They'd DEFINATELY drive us nuts if we took them to sit in a lobby for hours on end. 

Okies..I'm outta here for now.  *Toodles*

Bah humbug!

Christmas day:  Kids got up around 8am (I was up at 7).  As SOON as they were told they could come out for their presents, Kaity says, "I BETTER have gotten jewelry!"-auto jump on my nerve.  Then, after they open everything, Kaitlynne says, "Where's the rest of it?"-the whole day just started going to shyt at this point.  We got ready and went over to Alex's brother's house for 'brunch'.  The girls trash the joint, and I catch mine trying to TAKE something from one of Alex's nieces!  I was HUMILIATED!!!  I smacked the shit outta her hand when we got outside to leave, I just couldn't believe it.  Then, we go over to Kim's mom's house, and I catch Kaity digging thru one of the kid's stockings looking for stuff.  Oh, I left out an important part in there...before going to anyone's house, we went to the hotel (had to follow Nick to Adam's house).  As soon as Kaity see's Martha (Nick's mother-in-law-of-sorts), she says, "Where's my presents?"  Alex and I about died (Martha didn't get her anything, duh!), so as soon as Martha closes her door, I get BOTH of the kids aside (knowing that Kaitlynne will be the next to do this), and say DO NOT under ANY circumstances ask anyone for presents, that is so RUDE!!!!  So, we go around the corner to Nick and what do ya know, BOTH of the girls go asking for presents!  Alex and I didn't know about this part until later, or I would have told Nick not to give them a DAMN thing!  Needless to say, they were totally ungrateful, rude, mean-spirited BUTTWADS!  They have already lost one present (yep, one is getting given back to Santa..their 'fur-real kitties'..one of the 'big' gifts), and they have not been allowed to open any more of their gifts to play with today.  Kaitlynne has NEVER acted like this, and Alex swears Kaity hasn't, either.  It was so embarrassing, and all I could think of is how a child's behavior reflects on the parent.  I must have screwed up royally somewhere this year.  Maybe trying too hard to compensate for it being such a rough year for Kaitlynne, as far as all the changes...I dunno. 

Anyway, we're finally getting a break.  They have been in their room for an hour now.  Alex is *supposed* to be watching football, but I hear him snoring from here.  I'm just goofing off on here, relaxing.

It's almost too embarrassing to print this journal entry...people see how our kids acted.  I was told by quite a few people that we weren't alone yesterday, something in the water with the kids being like this.  But...I feel better airing it out.  Going to go get the digi-cam outta the car and get the pics on here that I took yesterday.  Speaking of the damn car, the engine light is on today and it's running like shyt.  So, gotta get it to the shop tomorrow and pray they get it done by Wednesday so I can go to Orlando....and of course Saturday we take Kaity back and need a reliable car...UGHHHHHHHHHH!  It did get me to Walmart to get some cheap Christmas stuff tho.  I dunno...I just know that for the money we paid for the warranty, it BETTER be something that's covered!!!

Eh, I'm done..for now anyway.  *Toodles*

Quick late-night Update

K it's 1:49am, Christmas Eve, we just finished all our wrapping (except each other's gifts, doing that later, of course), thank you God!!!!  I can't believe it, but Alex's dad gave him a Christmas bonus, so he stopped off to get me something at Walmart tonight..he already got me the Gameboy (as said before, not his first choice in gifts..yadda yadda..kinda something I picked out for myself).  Anyway, he was like, "I'm not going to wrap it..."  I said, "Hell you aren't!  I was with a 'man' for 9 years who never got me anything!  I want to unwrap something, too!".  That makes it sound like I want the material inside (won't say I don't), but that's NOT the important part.  The important part is, a man that I'm with actually went out of his way to think of me and something I'd like.  Hard to explain it..those who've known me awhile know what I'm talking about tho...

Anywho, had another NST appointment today in Orlando.  I took Kaitlynne with me, Alex took Kaity with him to work.  Best thing that could have happened, my kid gets bored enough...Anywho, I get in for my NST, baby is moving EVERYWHERE.  She's flipping back and forth from side to side AND she had the hiccups, so they couldn't get a good reading until 45 minutes later.  They did see that I was having 'measurable contractions' and wanted me to stay so the doc could make sure the shop was still closed, so to speak.  Luckily, it didn't take long to get back to see her and it was indeed closed.  I was measuring at 33.1 weeks (about 2 weeks ahead of schedule), but they weren't concerned by that.  Had protein in my urine, but no more then I've been having; BP was 136/92...they're a little concerned by that, considering all the meds I'm taking.  Oh, and THANK GOD, the sugar-test I did last week came back fine.  The BP is enough to deal with without gestational diabetes.  So, I go back next week (of course), for another NST, to see the doc, and for another sono, where they'll check baby's breathing pattern and size.  She feels huge...even Alex says she's getting big, my belly like...'popped' again!  My weight-gain is good tho, happy about that. 

I can't remember if I mentioned this already or not, but Alex's dad knows now that I'm pregnant.  Most people can't believe he didn't know before or that Alex didn't tell him, but there were reasons (I suppose..I didn't really get into it).  Anyway, he knows..and didn't lecture Alex, which surprised him.  Kinda hope he doesn't save the lecture for a rainyday, so to speak.  Jump Alex when he's not looking...

Something else I want to write about, but I want to have my thoughts together before I do, so that'll be next entry.  (Not bad, Alex, so calm down...LOL).  That's it for me, I can't see straight.  *Toodles*

S.O.S.-different day

Found out some pretty sad news about someone I went to school with.  Won't give out details on here, but it was something I wouldn't wish on anyone I don't like.  Tried to tell someone else that knows this person about it, but...that person is too busy being pissed at the wrong person.  Not going to beg to share the info, was just asked to pass it along. 

Feels wierd...to have something so strong in your life one minute, then treated as tho you never existed the next.  I guess that tells me right there what I meant all along...disposable.  Eh, blah...moving on to more interesting things...

Had the bday party for Alex's niece today..was actually pretty fun, tho I know Alex's dad looked right at my stomach..kinda hard to hide it now, it's OUT THERE..LOL.  I'm waiting for the backlash..I'm sure it won't be long now.  I think I heard his dad asking him about his other kids today, too...guessing that was for me to hear..whatever..lol.  We got Gabby the lil dinosaur from the wiggles..she was all like 'ohhhh doty! (dorothy)' LOL!  She's so dang cute. Had a good time :)

Then I took the girls to the mall to get Kait some shoes (part of the 50 bucks her dad sent via his love and affection for the year--no need to pay child support with that!).  Her feet when from a size 1 at the beginning of the school year to a size 2 and a 1/2!  No wonder she had blisters...  The girls got to see Santa, too...Kaity got up there, talked to him, then turned around as she was leaving and hollered, 'Hey Santa, I like your balls!'...was...fun..LOL!  Kaitlynne was so serious, had to tell Santa what she wanted.  Both were looking on the roof for the reindeer when we left...LOL!

Anywho, that's bout it.  Alex and I have just 2 more gifts to buy (I have to get Alex's, maybe tomorrow...).  Now we just have to wrap all this!  Ugh!  *Toodles*

 

I dunno...

Talked to mom...she did go to the bank Friday, and thank GOD they took off all the overdraft fees, she now owes next to nothing.  She still has to cover 2 checks that didn't go thru, but that's minor, can deal with that as it comes.  That was great news, for sure.

Scott and Petey took 2 of the puppies up to his parents' (met in Alabama).  They were so dang cute!  Donald's brother bought the other one for his wife...which turned out to be really cool, cuz she had lost a dog a couple of years ago (got hit by a car) and it happened to be a Pomeranian (Donald's brother didn't know that at the time), so she was thrilled!  We'll be taking Prince and Blackie after the first of the year;  everyone wanted me to breed them one more time, but poor Blackie, she just couldn't take another one.  That poor thing justtttt pulled thru this one.  So, I called Neuter Commuter to set up the 'nip and tuck' sessions for them both...hopefully, it will calm Prince's crazyass down.

Be glad when the girls adjust to being together again.  Right now, they're doing their best to push our buttons, and each others..LOL.  Lil nerds.  Good they have each other to play with, tho.  Keeps them busy. 

Baby's been moving like MAD today!  I keep getting crampy feelings in my lower belly, but I'm thinking it's just stretching.  She's definately growing, goodness!  Get an ultrasound in 2 weeks, see how much she's grown.  My weight's been really good, so it's mostly baby that I've got.  Be glad when she drops, too...so hard to breathe..LOL.

Got a free sample of catnip in the mail yesterday.  This...is some funny shyt!  Girlsquirrel is an ADDICT!  She just can't get enough, I have to tear her away!  Smokey, he just got..mellow..LOL.  I haven't tried it on Sugar yet..she's neurotic enough, not sure if she needs the added stimulation.

Found out we're going to Alex's brother's (Adam) house for Christmas.  That should be neat...I've met everyone except Alex's youngest brother, Luke, but haven't really spent time with any ofthem except Nick and Patria.  Then we'll go to Kim's mom's house.  Probably have Christmas Eve with my mom, Scott, and Petey.  Haven't figured all that out yet, just never enough hours in the (holi)day!  I'm still in shock that baby will be here in 8 weeks.....

Well, guess that's enough for today.  I'm crocheting baby a blanket, got a good hunk of it done today, going to go work on it some more until Alex gets home.  *Toodles*

Honkey Dorey

We went to Kaitlynne's Christmas party at school yesterday...was pretty fun.  Her teacher really went all out.  Parents brought food, but the teacher got all her students a lil gift bag that included an ornament with their names and the year written on it, and some candy.  Another child gave out Christmas cards with candy, and then the kids did their secret santa swap.  Kaitlynne got the game checkers.  After all this, they let you check your child out early if you wanted to, so we went ahead and took her so we could go get Alex's check and get on our way up to Georgia. 

We got up there around 3:15pm (and I soon realized we had driven much further then half way...).  He had told her to be there around 3:30p-4:00p and to call when she got close.  Not only did she NOT call, but she didn't show up til 5:15p.  Then had the nerve to start chewing Alex's ass because he mentioned it to her.  He won't argue in front of Kaity (good thing), but he had best have a nice convo when he calls her.  We also found out from Kaity she didn't even go to school yesterday, so there was no reason for them being late.  Bytch was wearing this barely-there tank top (she's 8 mos preggo and NOT a thin lady, by far), and no bra.  Alex said she looked like a slut.  I was thinking a skank.  Whatever tho.  I don't give a shyt what she was wearing, it's her bullshyt that we have to deal with.  So, when we take Kaity back we will be rethinking the drop off point and we'll be atleast 2 hours late on purpose.  Let her sit her ass there and wait.

Anywho, today was a lazy day.  Didn't do much but watch tv with Alex, girls played outside in the backyard.  We went to dinner, then to Wally world. 

Guess that's bout it.  Just realized that only 8 more weeks til babes is here...and I have nothing ready in the nursery...

Today's Appt

Alrighty...please note arrival time at HROB in Orlando to be at 9:24am (left here at 8:00am).

From there, I sat until 11:30am to get the NST.  I hadn't been feeling to good, gal told me my bp was 134/96.  I wasn't too surprised, tho they were...I'm taking 750mg of Aldomet/day for it.  Anywho, NST looked good...babes woke up all pissy being squished with the belts and went to kickin' like mad.  Ok, so..back to the waiting room after 20 minutes of NST.  10 minutes later, called into the back office.  Weight is doing well, so that was good to hear.  Doc came in (using the term 'doc' lightly).  She was in a major hurry.  She started out saying my BP was fine for a chronic high BP patient...I said it's only fine if I'm not on meds.  This is not fine, it's been low until recently.  So she makes 'note' of that.  Tells me to take Sudafed for my sinuses...I tell her it doesn't help, she says ok, then we'll see you in 2 weeks and give you something if needed.  I told her don't bother, it will go away long before that.  She starts to walk out, I ask her about my urine.  She says 'Oh yeah!' (scary she's in charge of my care, thankfully only today)....tells me I have protein (from the BP) and sugar in my urine.  The sugar threw me for a loop.  She asks me to take the 1 hour glucose testing AGAIN.  I was like yippee, feel like I'm going to barf while sitting in a over-packed waiting room for another hour..LOL.  But, of course, I do it...its about the baby and I's health, all bitching aside.  Oh, and before doc tries to run out AGAIN, I ask her about the delivery.  We live 70+ miles away, kinda like to know something.  She says if something happens asap, then go to the local ER (no kiddin').  Otherwise, I will be induced at 38 weeks (give or take a day), which would be Feb. 12.  I asked about the c-section (just so I know I won't be doing the 42-hour labor again).  She says well of course not that long, but we'll see how things go before we do a c-section.  So, all I found out for definate is:  delivery at 38 weeks.  I guess that's a start.  Anywho, after looking like I was tripping on acid for an hour in the waiting room, I go get my blood drawn (talk to the gal back there in the lab..she's a trip..some Jamaican gal).  I get in the car after scheduling my next 2 weeks appointments (I mention the fact that 2 weeks will be ultrasound time again, gal says it wasn't written on today's order, but it will be happening anyway) Oh, and the 2 appointments a week starts the 1st week of January.  Time I got in the car:  2:22pm.  Total appointment time (approx):  5 hours..LOL. 

Next week, I'll take the girls and mom..get em outta the house and let them suffer with me.  Then, Alex and the girls will get to go (oh lucky you, honey) LOL. 

Kait had to come home early from school (threw up)..they called me in Orlando, I'm like uh...someone will get her, hold please.  Alex got her, mom came early to watch her.  Tomorrows her Christmas party at school..that should be fun for us all..LOL.

Mom seems like she kinda wants to be down in the dumps, but is holding off.  Hopefully this all works out soon.  Scott and Petey stopped over...they're giving her a puppy.  She said no at first, but I think she'll cave.  They're adorable..full-blood pomeranians, 9 weeks old.  Gave Mom and I our Christmas presents early, too..WOOHOO..LOL. 

Gal I know hinted she needed a few bucks today...we're busted (who isn't this time of year..LOL).  She then mentioned how she was trying to get ahold of someone else we know to ask her for more cash...I told her that'd be a waste of time.  Told her that person isn't in the 'loaning' business.  She got pissed.  I told her she had no right to get pissed, she owed that person for a gascard used for a trip a couple of years ago (now on that persons credit).  She denies that, as well, and even tho I don't talk to the other person anymore, I know that she's not lying about the gascard.  I used the gascard twice and paid mine.  She says she kept that person in cigs when she didn't have money...I told her that the other person lent everyone cash, let them use her credit cards, and babysat for them.  She says she always OVERpaid the other person for watching her kids.  Anywho, not my deal to defend the other person, but I do know how it all went down.  And I made it clear to the person that going to the other person was a huge mistake.  *shrug*  Whatever tho.  Some days it feels like nothings changed on that end...want to IM or email with something interesting...then I remember, things are very much different.  Sad, really...sad...years, gone.

:(

Talked to mom again today...things didn't go well at the bank.  Suddenly, the bank found many errors dating back to March/April!  She's pretty screwed.  I told her everything to do to make it right..but I know she's scared outta her mind, hell, I would be too.  Luckily, she did get the checks she has automatically deposited into that account coming to her via snailmail next month, so the bank won't eat her entire month's money.  She drives me up the damn wall, but she's the only mom I have.  I wish Scott would pitch in more then he is...I know it has to do with Petey's 'strained' relationship with her.  I dunno...wish there was something more I could do, but, like everyone else this time of year, money isn't overflowing.  These trips to Orlando all the dang time aren't helping.  The tolls alone are 6 bucks, plus gas, plus either meter or parking garage.  Gotta remember to pack my lunch tomorrow.  Have to see the OB, so that means I'll be there forever and a damn day. 

  Got my cellphone bill yesterday (no biggie, comes every month right), said due 12/27..they suspended it today (I can receive calls, can't make them..they say they want $26 bucks first).  I'm thinking this HAS to be a glitch on their end..I'm not late..LOL.  It's a minor annoyance, but has to be fixed...can't be hikin' my preggo-azz to Orlando without some kind of reassurance that if something happens, I can call someone to help me.

Baby didn't move much yesterday..kinda had me freaked out.  Thought maybe since I wasn't feeling so hot (damn sinus crud), maybe baby wasn't feeling so hot (sounds stupid, but hell if I know).  She started bouncing around this morning, tho, so that made me feel better.  Will get to double-check that tomorrow with the NST.  Still trying to figure out a name.  Alex gets his inspiration from Cinemax duct-tape porn and Winghouse waitresses, but I'm lettin' him save those names for the dog he doesn't have...LOL!

Trying to be giddy today, just doesn't want to work tho...stuff with mom really has me bummed.  We're tighter on money then we've ever been (thank God, will only be this month..really these last 2 weeks..), Kim and Donald are having all kinds of troubles (from Donald's teeth extractions, to his truck breaking down).  Always happens at the same time, and conviently at the holidays...blah blah blah.  We'll all squeak thru..hoping and praying with mom, that scares me..could easily turn into a legal problem. 

Guess that's enough for now.  Going to try the hot bath thing again in the other bathtub this time, later.  I want HOT WATER, dangit..LOL!  *Toodles*

Last addendum...grrrrrr

Stepped my foot into a luke-warm bathtub...damn it.  So dang cold outside, apparantly the pipes don't want to cooperate.  So did a quick bathing, got out, blah blah.

Talked to mom;  bank is attempting to screw her over with a smile on their faces.  I told her what to do/say.  Hopefully it works out that way, I really don't want to get involved more then I have already, I hate fighting the bank on my own accord, let alone someone elses. 

Damn it all...addendum to first post

I have sneezed 384.5 times (caught one before it got out).  My gut is aching from it...thought I felt so/so yesterday, but was just the change in climate.  Thinking now, the lovely change in climate has made my big butt sick.  I'm on constant antibiotics til the babes is born, thought that would help me from getting 'bout anything..or I guess I was hoping.  Running a hot bath now, drinking hot tea.  Trying to breathe.  Luckily Alex will be home soon, I know he's going to be freezing his arse off tonight.  Tubs done, I'm gone.  ~Toodles Again~

Nada

Nothing much going on.  Mom called in a tizzy about bank-problems, haven't been able to get a hold of her since then.  Had to go talk to Kait's teacher today after school.  We had discussed her short attention span before, but apparantly things are getting worse.  She's writing in her worksheet books again, completely disregarding the teacher's instructions (not defiantely, just as tho she never heard it the teacher speak).  Anywho, teacher's going to go talk to Guidance again and see what can be done on their end, and I'm going to talk to Stephanie (her counselor) and Dr. Kawliche (her psychiatrist).  She's been on the same med for well over a year, could be that it's losing it's effectiveness. 

Have another trip to Orlando Thursday.  This time it will be for an NST and to see the doc.   Maybe I'll find out some more about what to expect about delivery this time.

Friday is Kaitlynne's Christmas party at school.  I'll be going, hopefully Alex will..Scott & Petey have to work.  After school, we're loading up and heading to Georgia to pick up Alex's daughter.  That will be good for everyone..I know Alex misses her desperately, and it will give Kaitlynne someone to play with during the holiday break.

Guess that's all for now.  Thinking a hot bath's in order here shortly... *Toodles*

Nuttin'

Just checkin' in.  Kaitlynne had a doc appt. Tuesday;  had stopped one of her medications due to a nasty reaction, added one to help her sleep.  Poor kid was barely pulling down 2-3 hours a night, exhausted (and cranky).  Wednesday, went over to Kimmie's and played some yahtzee while the kids tryed to kill each other (in the most loving manner, of course).  Thursday, Kaitlynne and I packed up and headed to Orlando for the 1st NST.  Got there at 10am, got in at 11:30am, did my 20 minute test (baby looked very good, I was a bit dehydrated tho), confirmed my appt. for next Thursday, and came home.  They did tell me that when I hit 32 weeks, I will have to go every Monday and Thursday.  This just bites, even tho I know it's definantly for a good cause.  Just hard cuz it costs so much to get down there, just for the 20 minute test that you would THINK they could do here and just fax the results.  But, they won't.  I see the doc next Thursday, find out more about what to expect as far as delivery.  Would like to know what they're thoughts are as far as how labor will go (induction or csection), and when they think they'll want to do all this.  We go get Alex's daughter next Friday, he'll work for that following week, then he's all mine for 9 days :)  Just about done with Christmas, have to get for Kim & Donald and her 2 kids (got a couple small things already..), Scott & Petey, Nick & Patria, and Alex's dad.  Majority of our shopping is done tho *whew*.  Guess that's about it... *toodles*.

Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Ok, well, goin to write something in here.  I've had a killer sinus-headache all day, so thinking isn't so clear.  Well, went to the Christmas parade here in town last night with my friends.  Got annoyed at my friend's husband (partially cuz he's a man, partially cuz of my hormones), but we still had a good time.  Parade seemed to move slower this year, dunno why..maybe it was just me.  Kids had fun, tho, and that's all that matters.  While I was there, I ran into a gal I used to work with.  Her daughter just had twin babies (they were so cute..just over 5lbs each).  Anywho, her daughter has the same insurance I do, and she told the hospital in G'ville that she could not drive all the way to Orlando when they put her on high-risk, and Shands accepted her!  So, I'm hoping to beg and plead tomorrow and get myself going to Shands instead.  I'd rather drive to G'ville alone then Orlando. 

Went to Kim's mom's today for Katherine's party (also Lucille's friend's birthday).  Was good, had a cookout.  Donald's tooth ordeal was bothering him too bad, so he went home early, and I took Kim and the boys home with me later.  

Finally have the handyman from the realty company coming out in the morning.  We've been here over 3 months and they've fixed nothing that happened with the hurricanes (which he isn't tomorrow either) or anything that was wrong with the joint when we moved in.  Hopefully atleast get screens on the dang windows so we can open them.

Scott and Petey want us to take their lil pomeranian dogs, which I'm thinkin' we will.  Not positive yet, but the  deal was they wait til after our house inspection in January (mandatory 90-day with the realty company), then we'd talk.  Kim's sister wants to buy a puppy.  Scott said only 200 bucks, I was like dang, for a purebred pomeranian?  Even tho it doesn't have papers, that's still a great deal. 

Anywho, that's it.  I'm tired.  *Toodles*

On the road again...

Ok well I went to the new OB down in Orlando at Arnold Palmer.  We got there at 9:30am (appt was for noon..lol).  Glad we did too...ugh, took forever.  They measured, did urine, etc...Good news was that BP was doing pretty well with the med they put me on.  They did an U/S (I'm hoping to be able to figure out a way to post the pics..they are so good, straight on clear shots!), and said she's doing well, 2lbs 11oz.  I have to do the 24-hour urine test (yuck), they took more blood, and I have to start weekly NST's next week.  I do that for 4 weeks, then after that I have to start biweekly NST's...all the way to Orlando for it :(  But, it's for baby and me, so that's what's important.  They gave me a script for a BP machine so I could monitor it myself at home.  Discussed the possibility of csection/inducement early.  They also put me on an antibiotic for the rest of the pregnancy to help prevent anymore UTI's.  I've had 3, so far.  While I knew that an untreated UTI could cause a kidney infection, I didn't know that an untreated kidney infection caused Adult Respiratory Distress.  Entire appt:  7 hours exactly!!!  I couldn't believe it!  Alex had only taken a few hours off work, so he was late getting to work.  Neither of us had eaten, because no one told us it would be that dang long.  Worst part for me was that all my appt's will be on Thursday's.  I can't get them on Friday's ever.  Which means I'll be making all further 1 and 1/2 hour drives there, then back, by myself :(  That part nearly had me in tears..a high-risk preggo driving all the way there and back by herself...lovely.  Guess I'm whining..sorry :(  Anywho, that's it.  If ya read it all, ya know the routine <passin out the cookies>.

Today

Tomorrow's the Orlando appointment.  I'm nervous, but glad to be going to get good care.  Saturday is the Christmas parade...I can't wait for that.  Going to get some glow-sticks for Kaitlynne and the boys.  Should be a blast, as it always is.   Feet are swollen like crazy today, I'm sure the BP is going apey.  But she's moving around alot, so I'm sure she's doing just fine.  Hopefully get to see her again tomorrow, been 9 weeks since my last ultrasound.  Ok, well, boring entry, but I did it.  Oh, Alex said the sweetest things to me in IM today while he was at work.  So sweet that I saved them in my email.  Good boy, yes he is...*smile*