Well, as of this past Wednesday, Lily STILL has NOT moved. The Doctor said that next week we will do yet another ultrasound (yes, that means another $500.00!!!) in order to make a definate plan as to wether or not to do a c-section. If we do a c-section we will have to go ahead and book the O.R. and everything for week 39. So, even though it will be alot more expense, Lily would get to come into our lives one week early. Another positive would be no labor for me! The doctor assured me that even though the healing process is harder, and it would be a few more weeks before I can go running again, it is completly safe and is done so often these days that it really isn't a big deal anymore. Ross is really concerned about the money, but even if we get to do it the old fashion way there is still so much of a chance of a risk or something that could end up costing thousands more anyway. Either way we are screwed, so why bother worrying, right?
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Shower!!!
I am so excited about my baby shower tomorrow. I am so excited to get all my friends from here together with Ross's friends and my friends from Tallahassee!
Friday, June 30, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
skinny
My dad sent me this picture of my mom to show me how quickly she got back in shape after having my sister (her first). It is (I assume) to try to encourage me after the baby is born, but realistically, it makes me feel even fatter because I was never that skinny to begin with!
Rockin' bikini though huh?
1973
Monday, June 19, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Still no 3D ultrasound
Well, this week we went back to the doctor for another attempt at the 3D ultrasound. But, our baby is still being stubborn and has not moved around yet. This is a little bad. I can do without the 3D pictures, but now with only 5 weeks to go they are concerned that she won't turn around in time. So many people tell me about how they were breech or their kids were born breech. It is kinda scary because they are just reinforcing to me how often it happens! Well, these days it is more dangerous to try to deliver breech than it is to do a c-section, so if she doesn't turn than they will just schedule me to get cut open.
Advantages- no labor. I would do it just like the stars do. Check in, get the surgery and boom....there is a baby. Less risk of a complication. No cone head for Lily.
Disadvantages- Cost. I remind you all, I do NOT have health insurance! This would be about another six grand. Hormones. The body produces hormones during the labor process that help the body recover back to normal, and help the body start producing milk for breastfeeding. Without the labor process the body struggles to start these processes. Recovery - I'll be trying to learn how to take care of a newborn and learn to breastfeed while recovering from having major surgery. More time until I can run again. I am DYING to run! I want so badly to just run down the street as fast as I can. Having a C-section will mean a few more weeks extra before I can do that. (minor, I know, I just can't help but to think these things....I feel like I am handicapped)
Good news - non-baby related though.
1) The Miami Heat going to the finals in the NBA playoffs has given me the opportunity to work a bunch of extra shifts. I have worked 5 or 6 days a week for almost a month now (remember, I usually only work 2) and when I work extra I get cash (tax-free!)
2) I am officially a business owner! My new online specialty boutique is scheduled to open on July 15th but it is looking like it may open early around the 3rd or 4th instead. I am so excited! I cannot wait!
Advantages- no labor. I would do it just like the stars do. Check in, get the surgery and boom....there is a baby. Less risk of a complication. No cone head for Lily.
Disadvantages- Cost. I remind you all, I do NOT have health insurance! This would be about another six grand. Hormones. The body produces hormones during the labor process that help the body recover back to normal, and help the body start producing milk for breastfeeding. Without the labor process the body struggles to start these processes. Recovery - I'll be trying to learn how to take care of a newborn and learn to breastfeed while recovering from having major surgery. More time until I can run again. I am DYING to run! I want so badly to just run down the street as fast as I can. Having a C-section will mean a few more weeks extra before I can do that. (minor, I know, I just can't help but to think these things....I feel like I am handicapped)
Good news - non-baby related though.
1) The Miami Heat going to the finals in the NBA playoffs has given me the opportunity to work a bunch of extra shifts. I have worked 5 or 6 days a week for almost a month now (remember, I usually only work 2) and when I work extra I get cash (tax-free!)
2) I am officially a business owner! My new online specialty boutique is scheduled to open on July 15th but it is looking like it may open early around the 3rd or 4th instead. I am so excited! I cannot wait!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Pregnancy gives you strange dreams
I have had very strange very vivid dreams throughout this whole pregnancy, but last nights had to have been the strangest.
Last night I had triplets. I had three of the FIVE that I was carrying! I had three of them 7 weeks early and I was trying to describe to my friends that this occurance is common in multiple births. AND the babies were huge. They could talk even! I had them for a day and a half before I remembered that I was supposed to be feeding them. I took one and started to breastfeed and I was talking to my friend at the same time about what I should name them. They were all boys. Except for one of them. One, was a doberman! yes, a dog! (However in my dream no one seemed to think this was strange?) We decided to name one of the boys 'Junior' and I had decided to give the doberman up for adoption on account of me being afraid of him. Then I woke up.
Last night I had triplets. I had three of the FIVE that I was carrying! I had three of them 7 weeks early and I was trying to describe to my friends that this occurance is common in multiple births. AND the babies were huge. They could talk even! I had them for a day and a half before I remembered that I was supposed to be feeding them. I took one and started to breastfeed and I was talking to my friend at the same time about what I should name them. They were all boys. Except for one of them. One, was a doberman! yes, a dog! (However in my dream no one seemed to think this was strange?) We decided to name one of the boys 'Junior' and I had decided to give the doberman up for adoption on account of me being afraid of him. Then I woke up.
Friday, June 02, 2006
3D Ultrasound
Ross and I went on Wednesday to get a 3D ultrasound. I had heard good and bad things about it. Some people say it is creepy looking, and others say that it is so cool to be able to see so much of your baby before she is even born. However, it didn't really matter much because apparently Lily is already not wanting to cooperate.
First, we get signed in and the receptionist or Medical Assistant, or whatever her job title is, tells me "That will be $350.00 please" Of course I freak because as you know if you have been reading this blog.....I don't have health insurance. My doctors office put me on a payment plan that was supposed to include everything except any unexpected extras if any should arise. We broke up the payments and we made sure to pay them all before I quit working full time. Now, any money that is in the bank is very limited! I asked her about why it wasn't included and if it was really necessary. If it was just going to be for fun, just to see what she would look like....for $350.00, I would have skipped it. She needs a stroller and some diapers more than I need to see what she'll look like before she comes out! Anyway, the chick says that yes it IS necessary and that because I already got the ultrasound that was included in my package, this one is extra. Ok, so I dig out the credit card that I had worked so hard to pay off and paid it.
We go in for the ultra sound and the first thing the ultrasound tech says is..."oh shoot, we are going to have to try this again in a couple of weeks" and I panic because I DEFINITELY can't afford another $350 in two weeks. I ask her if I will have to pay again and explained that I don't have insurance and if it isn't necessary I'd like to skip it. And, she said, "oh no, this is free! The 3D is strictly for fun!" I told her that I had just been charged $350.00 for this "fun, free ultrasound" and she went and straightened it out with the stupid girl at the desk. They gave us a refund....YAY!!!!
but anyway, the reason that we couldn't do the 3D this week was because Lily is turned around backwards and all we could see is her spine. ALSO, at this moment, she is breech. Of course I don't want to hear that! My doctor said not to worry until 3 more weeks. If she doesn't turn around by then....that is when we start worrying. So, I already have a child who doesn't want to be normal! Backwards and upside down!
First, we get signed in and the receptionist or Medical Assistant, or whatever her job title is, tells me "That will be $350.00 please" Of course I freak because as you know if you have been reading this blog.....I don't have health insurance. My doctors office put me on a payment plan that was supposed to include everything except any unexpected extras if any should arise. We broke up the payments and we made sure to pay them all before I quit working full time. Now, any money that is in the bank is very limited! I asked her about why it wasn't included and if it was really necessary. If it was just going to be for fun, just to see what she would look like....for $350.00, I would have skipped it. She needs a stroller and some diapers more than I need to see what she'll look like before she comes out! Anyway, the chick says that yes it IS necessary and that because I already got the ultrasound that was included in my package, this one is extra. Ok, so I dig out the credit card that I had worked so hard to pay off and paid it.
We go in for the ultra sound and the first thing the ultrasound tech says is..."oh shoot, we are going to have to try this again in a couple of weeks" and I panic because I DEFINITELY can't afford another $350 in two weeks. I ask her if I will have to pay again and explained that I don't have insurance and if it isn't necessary I'd like to skip it. And, she said, "oh no, this is free! The 3D is strictly for fun!" I told her that I had just been charged $350.00 for this "fun, free ultrasound" and she went and straightened it out with the stupid girl at the desk. They gave us a refund....YAY!!!!
but anyway, the reason that we couldn't do the 3D this week was because Lily is turned around backwards and all we could see is her spine. ALSO, at this moment, she is breech. Of course I don't want to hear that! My doctor said not to worry until 3 more weeks. If she doesn't turn around by then....that is when we start worrying. So, I already have a child who doesn't want to be normal! Backwards and upside down!
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