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*