Good Afternoon Humble Readers...
I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend. As I write this we are in the midst of a major thunder storm with hail, but when you read it, I will be on the road with my Beloved. We will be driving the most beautiful highway in the world (in my hobbit-ish opinion), through the mountains, heading toward my Mom's fabulous cooking and real summertime weather.
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I'm hoping that we get to stop a few times on the drive. There are some great places to visit between here and K-town. I'm especially hoping to have some pictures of the Enchanted Forest for you when we return.
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Thank you to everyone who gave great suggestions on how to deal with my 24 hour urine collection. I ended up doing a variation on Kristen's cooler idea (as the only cooler we own is a big one and would have been far more conspicuous. I ended up taking a tote bag with several containers, ziploc bags, and a frozen water bottle in a plastic bag. I also sort of limited my water intake, so I only ended up having to pee once while I was at work. I made up all for the lack of H2O when I got home, and ended up peeing all night.
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There were a couple of very funny moments that came out of the whole pee collecting situation. First, yesterday at 4:00am I got up to pee and went to find the collection jugs. My Beloved, in an effort to be thorough when he was cleaning up the kitchen, saw a plain paper bag on the counter. He didn't look inside. He just threw it out. As in the dumpster behind our condo building. So, at 4:00am, I'm having what can only be called a meltdown because I can't find the jugs or the bag (with the lab requisition in it) and I am visualizing having to put off our trip just so I could pee in the damn jugs that I would have to replace. Keep in mind I wasn't really awake, and I was fully over the edge. My poor Beloved, had to get dressed and go dumpster diving in the middle of the night. Have I mentioned how much I love him? The other funny moment was a dream that I had this morning... in my dream I had overslept, and was rushing to get my sample to the lab. I ended up getting lost in the hospital, and I was running around for hours (and was very late for work) carrying a bunch of vials of pee, asking people to help me find the lab. Goofy!
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We had a scary moment at work the other day. A little boy, about 3 years old, was in the kids section, and collapsed. I don't know exactly what happened, but we ended up needing to call the paramedics. The little boy was unconscious for a moment or two, but then when he came to he was screaming and crying. The EMTs were pretty sure that he was going to be okay, but took him to the hospital for a full exam. It was a stressful half hour, that's for sure.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
I Knew It Would Happen Eventually
Good Evening Humble Readers...
So, something kind of interesting happened today while I was at work.
I need to preface this by reminding you all that I am a VERY plus sized woman. My weight has always been an issue for me (from the age of 11), and it's really only in the last few years that I have come to accept myself for who and what I am.
I am short. I am round. It's my reality.
Often in my past, I have been in the oh so awkward positition of having to say, "No, actually I'm not pregnant. Just fat."
Children, who speak with an honesty that is incredibly refreshing, are often the instigators in these situations, leaving their parents to make the embarassed/apologetic face in my direction.
Today, while I was at work, a little girl pointed to me and said, "Look Mommy, she's got a baby in her tummy."
The mom immediately shushed her, and got that look on her face. That 'oh-my-gawd-my-child-has-no-tact-feeling-bad-for-the-fat-lady' look.
But today, instead of being embarassed and trying to pretend I didn't hear the comment, I just smiled at the little girl and put my hand on my tummy.
I know I'm not showing all that much, not really. Anyone who doesn't know I'm pregnant would just assume that I have gained some weight.
But I'm still tucking this moment away in my heart. The first time someone, albeit a child, said that I looked pregnant.
It feels good.
So, something kind of interesting happened today while I was at work.
I need to preface this by reminding you all that I am a VERY plus sized woman. My weight has always been an issue for me (from the age of 11), and it's really only in the last few years that I have come to accept myself for who and what I am.
I am short. I am round. It's my reality.
Often in my past, I have been in the oh so awkward positition of having to say, "No, actually I'm not pregnant. Just fat."
Children, who speak with an honesty that is incredibly refreshing, are often the instigators in these situations, leaving their parents to make the embarassed/apologetic face in my direction.
Today, while I was at work, a little girl pointed to me and said, "Look Mommy, she's got a baby in her tummy."
The mom immediately shushed her, and got that look on her face. That 'oh-my-gawd-my-child-has-no-tact-feeling-bad-for-the-fat-lady' look.
But today, instead of being embarassed and trying to pretend I didn't hear the comment, I just smiled at the little girl and put my hand on my tummy.
I know I'm not showing all that much, not really. Anyone who doesn't know I'm pregnant would just assume that I have gained some weight.
But I'm still tucking this moment away in my heart. The first time someone, albeit a child, said that I looked pregnant.
It feels good.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
A Logistics Nightmare
Good Afternoon Humble Readers...
This is the situation.
Dr. U has ordered a 24 hour urine collection. It has to be done this week. After my vacation is later than he would like.
We leave for vacation on Saturday afternoon, as soon as I'm off work.
So that leaves me tomorrow to get the collection done and to the lab by Friday. Not impossible, right?
Here's the glitch...
I work in retail. We only have a public bathroom available to the staff to use. Not to mention the fact that the sample is supposed to be kept cool, preferably refridgerated.
Anyone see a problem?
Maybe, I can hold it for 8 hours?
This is the situation.
Dr. U has ordered a 24 hour urine collection. It has to be done this week. After my vacation is later than he would like.
We leave for vacation on Saturday afternoon, as soon as I'm off work.
So that leaves me tomorrow to get the collection done and to the lab by Friday. Not impossible, right?
Here's the glitch...
I work in retail. We only have a public bathroom available to the staff to use. Not to mention the fact that the sample is supposed to be kept cool, preferably refridgerated.
Anyone see a problem?
Maybe, I can hold it for 8 hours?
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Hobbit-ish Potpurri: A Grouchy Hobbit Lives Here
Good Evening Humble Readers...
It's been a trying evening, but now I am home, in my pyjamas, cuddled up on the couch with my Beloved, my puter, and America's Got Talent. (Does anyone else thing that it's hugely ironic that none of the AGT judges are American by birth?)
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It has been raining cats and dogs here for the last two days. Yesterday we had tornado warnings to the south of us, today we had wind gusts up to 90km. We've gotten 130mm of rain in 36 hours. It's cold too. We went from upper 20s and low 30s (that's celcius folks... and damn hot!) down to 7 this morning. Brrrr!
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I have 8 very itchy mosquito bites! I am trying very hard not to scratch.
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Today was busy from the get go... I had a chiro appointment, then a Dr B appointment (another good bp day). Then home for an hour or so, then off to work. And because it's raining buckets it was pretty busy. And the second half of my shift was full of big and small irritations that made me very Very grouchy.
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And because I was cranky, all I really wanted when I got home was a slice of the chocolate cake that I made last week... if you haven't checked out the recipe yet, you MUST... only to remember that we polished it off a couple of days ago. Bummer! I'm going to have to make it again for my Beloved's birthday next month.
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I am facing a quandry, Humble Readers. In the next month, three of my favourite authors are releasing new titles (one is already out, actually). Part of me wants to stock up before we go on vacation, so that I have stuff to read, but most of me knows that I'm going to be staying up late most nights talking to my mom and not doing a whole lot of reading while we are out there.
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And speaking of vacation... I am so excited to be going 'home' for a week! I haven't been home for two and a half years (far too long considering it's only a 9 hour drive) and I miss my mountains soooo much! Not to mention my family! And on the list of must do's for while we are in K-town... a trip to Wr.ap Zo.ne for a Leaning Tower of Pesto! Yummy!
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If you've made it this far through this tedious whiny post... you deserve a gold medal! Hobbit points all around!
It's been a trying evening, but now I am home, in my pyjamas, cuddled up on the couch with my Beloved, my puter, and America's Got Talent. (Does anyone else thing that it's hugely ironic that none of the AGT judges are American by birth?)
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It has been raining cats and dogs here for the last two days. Yesterday we had tornado warnings to the south of us, today we had wind gusts up to 90km. We've gotten 130mm of rain in 36 hours. It's cold too. We went from upper 20s and low 30s (that's celcius folks... and damn hot!) down to 7 this morning. Brrrr!
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I have 8 very itchy mosquito bites! I am trying very hard not to scratch.
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Today was busy from the get go... I had a chiro appointment, then a Dr B appointment (another good bp day). Then home for an hour or so, then off to work. And because it's raining buckets it was pretty busy. And the second half of my shift was full of big and small irritations that made me very Very grouchy.
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And because I was cranky, all I really wanted when I got home was a slice of the chocolate cake that I made last week... if you haven't checked out the recipe yet, you MUST... only to remember that we polished it off a couple of days ago. Bummer! I'm going to have to make it again for my Beloved's birthday next month.
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I am facing a quandry, Humble Readers. In the next month, three of my favourite authors are releasing new titles (one is already out, actually). Part of me wants to stock up before we go on vacation, so that I have stuff to read, but most of me knows that I'm going to be staying up late most nights talking to my mom and not doing a whole lot of reading while we are out there.
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And speaking of vacation... I am so excited to be going 'home' for a week! I haven't been home for two and a half years (far too long considering it's only a 9 hour drive) and I miss my mountains soooo much! Not to mention my family! And on the list of must do's for while we are in K-town... a trip to Wr.ap Zo.ne for a Leaning Tower of Pesto! Yummy!
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If you've made it this far through this tedious whiny post... you deserve a gold medal! Hobbit points all around!
Monday, July 12, 2010
An Update on the Update
Good Morning again, Humble Readers...
Two posts in less than 12 hours... how is this possible?
I just wanted to give you a quick peek in on my OB appointment today. It started out a little odd, because Dr. U is now sharing his office with a pediatrician, so things were a bit more crowded than normal. Also, he had an intern with him today, which was something new.
While Dr. U was finishing with another patient, he had me give his intern a run-down on my history. His quote was, 'tell him the story... it's got a good ending'. Have I mentioned how much I love Dr. U? I gave him the story of our losses and how long we had been ttc, and what's been happening with this pregnancy.
So, after the intern had all my info he checked my blood pressure. It wasn't perfect, but it was certainly miles better than two weeks ago. Are you ready? Are you sure? Ok... well, since you asked so nicely...
130/76!!! Soooo much better than last time! Dr. U coached the intern through talking to me about pre-e and what to watch for, and then chided me for consulting Dr. Google too often. He wants me to do a baseline 24 hour urine test, so we know when/if things change later down the road.
Dr. U is so great. He celebrates every appointment with me. He understands how I'm nervous and excited at the same time. He always ends my appointments with 'I told you we'd get here.'
Ok... enough with the love-fest. Back to your regularly scheduled blogging!
Two posts in less than 12 hours... how is this possible?
I just wanted to give you a quick peek in on my OB appointment today. It started out a little odd, because Dr. U is now sharing his office with a pediatrician, so things were a bit more crowded than normal. Also, he had an intern with him today, which was something new.
While Dr. U was finishing with another patient, he had me give his intern a run-down on my history. His quote was, 'tell him the story... it's got a good ending'. Have I mentioned how much I love Dr. U? I gave him the story of our losses and how long we had been ttc, and what's been happening with this pregnancy.
So, after the intern had all my info he checked my blood pressure. It wasn't perfect, but it was certainly miles better than two weeks ago. Are you ready? Are you sure? Ok... well, since you asked so nicely...
130/76!!! Soooo much better than last time! Dr. U coached the intern through talking to me about pre-e and what to watch for, and then chided me for consulting Dr. Google too often. He wants me to do a baseline 24 hour urine test, so we know when/if things change later down the road.
Dr. U is so great. He celebrates every appointment with me. He understands how I'm nervous and excited at the same time. He always ends my appointments with 'I told you we'd get here.'
Ok... enough with the love-fest. Back to your regularly scheduled blogging!
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