For those of you that wanted to see my parents reaction, see below. I think my sister reacted the most unexpectedly, breaking out in sobs.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Back pain, nausea, and cravings OH MY!
First things first; the back pain. I had read that lower back pain was a symptom of pregnancy. So when it showed up I didn't think anything of it. It wasn't until it got progressively worse, that I mentioned it to the nurse. Little did I know that lower back pain is also a symptom of a UTI. I think I was the first person to thank her when she gave me a positive result for a UTI. My thought process was, THANK GOD! I don't have to put up with this pain, it is fixable with seven days of antibiotics twice a day.
Secondly, Nausea. So I hear that something like half of all women experience some form of morning sickness. Well I got lucky enough to be in the not so lucky half. throwing up is not really my thing, but oh the dry heaves and the feeling like I need to throw up constantly is defiantly me. Never in my life have I ever had to force myself to eat until my stomach and brain were deceived by a high beta level. To bad this problem did not come when my body was supposed to be growing. I might of had an easy time loosing weight for once in my life.
Thirdly - Tigers. So Apples and pepper jack cheese? Pop tarts? Well two things to add to the list of things that I have been craving. Oh and don't forget the lemons. So make that three.
Secondly, Nausea. So I hear that something like half of all women experience some form of morning sickness. Well I got lucky enough to be in the not so lucky half. throwing up is not really my thing, but oh the dry heaves and the feeling like I need to throw up constantly is defiantly me. Never in my life have I ever had to force myself to eat until my stomach and brain were deceived by a high beta level. To bad this problem did not come when my body was supposed to be growing. I might of had an easy time loosing weight for once in my life.
Thirdly - Tigers. So Apples and pepper jack cheese? Pop tarts? Well two things to add to the list of things that I have been craving. Oh and don't forget the lemons. So make that three.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Why do doctors insist on doing things backwards?
On Monday, the day after I tested positive on the pregnancy test, I called the doctor and asked what the procedure was for making my first OB appointment. The nurse told me that I needed to come in and take a blood pregnancy test.
Little did I know and the nurse failed to tell me, if my hCG level was below 1000 then I would have to retake the test until my level was above 1000. Oh yeah, did I mention that each test cost me $40. REDICULOUS!
Why could she not tell me that when I called and that if I wasn't that far along then my levels would be to low and I would have to take the test again?
Since I was not given the knowledge needed before I took the test, I went into the doctor’s office on Tuesday for the test. I was told after blood had been drawn from my arm that since I was only 4 weeks along that my levels would most likely be to low. So now I have to go back next week to make sure my hormone levels are above 1000, and then they will schedule me for my first appointment.
The GREAT news is..... the blood test confirms it, WE ARE PREGNANT!
Little did I know and the nurse failed to tell me, if my hCG level was below 1000 then I would have to retake the test until my level was above 1000. Oh yeah, did I mention that each test cost me $40. REDICULOUS!
Why could she not tell me that when I called and that if I wasn't that far along then my levels would be to low and I would have to take the test again?
Since I was not given the knowledge needed before I took the test, I went into the doctor’s office on Tuesday for the test. I was told after blood had been drawn from my arm that since I was only 4 weeks along that my levels would most likely be to low. So now I have to go back next week to make sure my hormone levels are above 1000, and then they will schedule me for my first appointment.
The GREAT news is..... the blood test confirms it, WE ARE PREGNANT!
Monday, November 30, 2009
I know its been a while since I have posted, but I have started this new adventure in my life.... some phrases that I have not heard but seem to be widely used are "in the pudding club" and "up the duff." To me these terms seem to have a slightly different meaning. When I heard "in the pudding club" I thought cool like a wine of the month club? Next I hear the Homer Simpson in my head say huhu pudding. Note that I am pretty sure that he is thinking of a rather gross alcholic beverage, and for those of you that are wondering NO Homer Simpson does not make it into my thoughts often. Now that I am looking at it I think that the name of that alcholic beverage that Homer likes so much is Duff. I have no idea what else a duff could me. Nieve of me? Maybe.
So for those of you that have no clue what I am talking about, the term that I know, I have a bun in the oven! Or as Ross calls it .... "we have a poppy seed" Thats about how big the child is right now. Can you image a poppy seed is giving me a back ache from hell, and gas from a waste treatment plant? Yeah, it is hard for me to.
So now I wait for the pet names that are to come. Among the first are poppy, and fuzzy. The ladder is due to the inherited fur coat that the little one might be developing. Stay tuned for what fun is to come.
Above is the third home pregnancy test that I have taken, and I am finally thinking that it's not just a fluke. The first two were $1 tests from the Dollar Tree, and they both had a pink line that was very dark and then one that made me think I was imagining things. No worries though, the tests with words are idiot proof.
So for those of you that have no clue what I am talking about, the term that I know, I have a bun in the oven! Or as Ross calls it .... "we have a poppy seed" Thats about how big the child is right now. Can you image a poppy seed is giving me a back ache from hell, and gas from a waste treatment plant? Yeah, it is hard for me to.
So now I wait for the pet names that are to come. Among the first are poppy, and fuzzy. The ladder is due to the inherited fur coat that the little one might be developing. Stay tuned for what fun is to come.
Above is the third home pregnancy test that I have taken, and I am finally thinking that it's not just a fluke. The first two were $1 tests from the Dollar Tree, and they both had a pink line that was very dark and then one that made me think I was imagining things. No worries though, the tests with words are idiot proof.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
MICHELIN!
Ok so for all of you that are wondering... Michelin has been great! I'm on my second day and everything is great! More updates to come!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Baby Corby's Grand Arrival!
Baby Corby finally showed up today at about 8:08 this morning weighing in less then expected at 8lbs 3ozs and 20 inches long. He is the cutest little boy you ever did see! See happy new Aunt and Uncle above! Mom and Baby are healthy and Happy!Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wow Kitty... how did you get yourself into this mess?
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This is what Ross and I came home to last night. All of the fishing poles had been knocked over in the garage, and this little guy was running around with this through his lip. Yep that's right its a treble hook! Luckily only one of the hooks was actually hooked. All it took was a couple strong guys and a sharp pair of tin snips (THANKS JOHN!) and this kitty is as good as new. Well maybe not new, but at least there isn't anything sharp stuck in her lip!
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