Wow

I can't sleep, and I know I need too. I am going to write on here and see if it eases my mind.

As many of you know, Last night was painful and I was miserable. I hardly slept. I couldn't wait for my appointment. Isn't that weird?? Well after about a 45 minutes of waiting they realized they'd skipped me and went right on to the next 3 people. They took me in to take my blood pressure and as she was taking it I had another contraction (At this point I still didn't know that is what it was) and so of course my blood pressure was elevated. So they were "Worried" about that says the nurse. So I get in the room and feel yet another super painful contraction so by the time Dr. Sessions got in the room I was crying, Dead give away I am sucking at life. After making sure the pain wasn't in a kidney area (Kidney Stones can be a side effect of Preclampsia) he said "well let me check you real quick"... Shock to me, I am 3cm and 75% effaced! What?! I was kind of shocked and then my Dr says "Well I say in the next few days we'll be looking at Elijah, and seriously those are contractions". Wow, I was expecting that it would be "Another pregnancy symptom". It is almost go time! I am excited and nervous. We went for a long long walk earlier. I may do the stairs in the 8-plex later. I am so ready!!

I am still having PAINFUL contractions, but they are not close enough together to admit me, and you have to be 4cm to be admitted. So hopefully I can get this moving because my Dr is the one delivering tomorrow :) Not to mention I don't like the pain.

Everyone say a prayer is goes soon, and that we can meet this little guy
Yes I know, he will come when he is ready but a Mom can wish right?

Ouch!

The meeting with Picerne went well today, Shockingly. I don't know if it was baby, or just me being me, but prior to walking in the door I envisioned them kicking us off post. I don't know why, and it dosen't even seem rational, but I just saw that happening! Anyway, We met with the Manager of our neighborhood and his boss (Who is in charge of all the neighborhood managers). They explained about the LIARS that are saying they have been moved to better neighborhoods through the renovations projects, and how the person that told me she was being moved because of her neighbor complaints was in fact NOT being moved for that reason, but she is being moved because she is having a 2nd baby. Why do people lie so much? He told me that our building isn't scheduled to be moved for another year, but you know what, I am okay with that. The explained that they can only do 7 apartments a month, and they have some odd number of apartments, and were we were on the list. Like I said though, I'm fine with that. The men asked me why I was so upset about my housing, and I told him mostly the heating issue and the upstairs neighbors. We dove into the upstairs neighbor thing, and explained our issues with them. Mainly their loud dog who they never take outside, and their just plain loud behavior and how when we've talked to them they don't care, and the MP's didn't care. Picerne said they were surely going after them, and calling the dog warden. Sucess for us! They told us to call in all of our concerns about the house, and they would put in work orders. They also said they were going after the neighborhood office girls who don't answer calls or put in our orders. I know it seems like we dimed people out, but I was very upset. I told them if they fixed all my issues we would be fine, and I would be fine living here. I don't want to move, I mean seriously, We just painted Elijah's room and I am way pregnant. I like my house. I hate my neighbors though.

On another note, I have no idea what the little guy is doing but at about 4pm I got this terrible pain in my back. Its like in a weird spot, and kind of like a contraction is comes hard for about 30 seconds and then 45 minutes later it kicks me again. I took Tylenol and a hot bath, I got out my heating/massage pad, I had Nate use a muscle rub on me. Nothing is working and its becoming more and more painful, I just lay in bed and cry. Seriously, it hurts. I know it seems like a silly gripe but I would say this is more painful than anything I have done thus far, and after 2 ear surgeries, 2 Cervical biopsy's, 1 removal, 7 Tattoos and what ever else I have done, this takes the cake! It hurts so bad. Nate asking if I wanted to go in, because I was in so much pain. I said no because I don't think its labor, but I do have an appointment tomorrow, so I will be saying something. Hopefully Dr. Sessions can make it better, or induce me or something. I am so desperate to not have to feel this anymore.

Tomorrow I have to also pass out candy, and get some other things done. I just hope Dr. Sessions can help me.

Lap Swimming

Nate took me to the pool today to do a little swimming. I had to beg a bit before he finally caved, but he finally did. I prefer the swimming to the walking because I don't have shoes that really fit anymore, and its cold out. The gym is a nightmare to get into on the weekend, because everyone and their entire family is there.

So this morning when I woke up one of the 4 upstairs neighbors had come down to ask if Nate was hearing the dog next door cry. Nate said he hadn't, but apparently the man had left his dog there alone all weekend and this dog has been crying for the entire time. She wasn't mad, but she was concerned and worried about the dog. I don't blame her, poor dog. Sadly because no one knows anyone in this building really she had no way to find this guy and talk to him about the clear distress this dog is in. Nate told her she could call Picerne or the MP's because we just didn't have any other option. I think she more than likely called the MP's. There was a paper in the hallway asking us to post our phone numbers in case of an issue so we could get ahold of each other. I added mine, because if my dog were in panic I would rather have the neighbor call then come home to an MP.

Other than that, We made Fajita's tonight. They were so good!! I loved them, and probably ate way too much. I fell asleep on the couch, and Nate woke me up to take me to bed. He thought he was being awesome by taking me to bed. Sadly though I got back here and couldn't fall asleep again. I'm exhausted though, swimming was harder than I figured it would be. This bump takes allot out of you!

Making some more candy tomorrow I think. We'll see! Maybe Tuesday when I have more time since Monday's are NST days.

Latest Dilemma and Making Candy

So last night on our drive Nate and I got to talking about the moment I go into labor, and the big day. I told him although Elijah's bag is packed and had been for awhile, I still needed to pack mine, and I'd need to start making sure the camera and video camera were charged up and had full memory allot more. Other than that, it was just kind of normal anticipation talk. Then he mentioned that he keeps getting told "When you go to the hospital call me" from everyone. He said he really didn't want to call anyone until Elijah was born, and at first, I was a little shocked and I guess. I asked him why he wouldn't want to make those calls, and he told me that one of his fears is that we would go at say noon, and we would lay there for a few hours, or my labor would be hard and the whole time we were going through this his phone would be going off with "Is he here yet?". I hadn't really thought about that one before, I actually was shocked I hadn't thought of it. I mean, it happens with every appointment I have, I have an appointment at 2pm and by 2:30 my phone has missed calls, and texts. I know people are genuinely interested and want the baby news. I understand that, but I guess maybe our fear is that people might call us allot during that time and if things are getting hard or complicated in delivery that could be slightly annoying. I know as of now when I have a contraction (Even the little ones) I get annoyed and don't want to be spoken too, and just want silence. Can you imagine when they are more intense how annoyed I would be at the phones ringing and such? I guess I am torn because I want everyone to feel included in the moment, and Elijah's birth, but I can see Nate's point all the same. I understand family and friends wanting to get the calls, and wanting to hear about it all, and trust me I know it sounds like I am too bothered to deal with phone calls. That isn't the case, I just can see the point Nate is making about keeping it as intimate and stress free as we can. If we are just there, doing what we need to do to get him out, and focused on that and only that I wonder if it would make it more serene. I thought about also just sending out and email, or saying in a phone call that yes we will call, but only when we go in and then of course when he is here. Between that time we would like privacy and if everyone could just let us be and relax that would be appreciated. I guess I don't want to hurt any feelings by saying that though, because I don't want people to think I'm saying "Your annoying don't call us" and that's simply not the case, I don't mean for it to seem that way at all. I guess I am just torn about what to do. I also thought well we could call people when we went in, and then turn off our phones. I wonder if that would work too? Oh I guess I have some thinking to do, since no matter what I'd have to call my Mom. If she isn't already here, she will be driving here ASAP, so I don't want people to get mad that my Mom knew and no one else did, or take that to mean anything negative. Dilemma in every sense of the word!


Well my Candy making ended up being an all day affair. I started at 11am, and wrapped up at about 4:45pm..... I only got 3 double batches done too! It took me a long time, and I set out to get 7 flavors done and only got 3 done. By the time batch 3 finally finished I was sore and hurting so I said to heck with it. I did the Mint, Peppermint and Orange. I still want to do lemon and Rum for sure. I may tomorrow but I don't know. I may just give it a rest for this season being so preggo and that it took so much work. It's actually not allot of work, its more like just allot of time. I mean its not like its hard to boil until the candy forms threads in water, but dang it takes allot of time. Oh well though I suppose.

Candy Making

Quote of the day:

"The only reason a Pity Party is necessary is when no one else feels bad for you. But that should be a hint. Stop talking"

As you can clearly see, Its been one of those days. For no specific reason. I just kind of woke up in a grumpy mood. Maybe its the contractions, or the fact that I slept poorly, or maybe its just the weather. Who can say really? I spent the day a little on the grumpy side though.

Needless to say, As normal Picerne made the top of my "Mean" list today. I found out that someone who has been having similar issues to us in their neighborhood (Minus their dogs being stolen, and the vandalism) are getting a new home, when my neighborhood director told me I was basically stuck. So I filed a complaint, again, explaining that I think they could do with a little bit of standardization across their board as far as policy. I mean honestly, this lady is complaining about noise, and that all and their moving. We've had our dogs taken from our yard, and called the MP's numerous times, and had the upstairs neighbors vandalize my property, but we can't move..... YEA. So I filed a long formal complaint, and they called Nathan today asking when they could set up a meeting with Nate and myself. So Tuesday at 11:00 it is. I am nervous, but I was talking to Nate and I said to him, it isn't even about them moving us at this point. We've painted, we've made this a home, but it really is about principal. Hopefully we get through this meeting fine.

Nate came home at 2 today, shocking because I figured he'd be late since all this week he was home very early. I guess all the big wigs had a holiday party though and it was him, Sgt. Clarke and Spc. Ogburn work so they all went home. We decided to go to Manhatten to get things for me to make more candy. I'm going to make it for him to take to his Co-Workers, and some of our friends out here. Hopefully I can make enough to get some sent to family as well. I got I believe 6 things of flavor, more sugar and more Karo syrup. So I can effectively make 6 batches, and possibly more as I am pretty sure I have more flavor in my cupboard somewhere. Today I got Strawberry, Raspberry and Creme Mint and a 3rd mold. I think I have Sperement in my cupboard, and banana but I can't remember if I do or not. I will find out tomorrow I guess. We watch NCIS, ate dinner and we are now getting ready for bed. Spending time with Nate honestly made me feel better, and even contracting I didn't feel as grouchy anymore.

Other than that, today was slow. Tomorrow should also be pretty lame, other than candy making and maybe hanging out with the Ogburn's.

Appointment <3

Well IACH actually hooked me up today :) I called at about 8:30 and asked them if I could come in later, because of the whole appointment thing, She actually changed my time from 9:30 to 10:30. I only had to wait about 10 minutes between my NST and my Appointment.

During the NST I had 2 small contractions, they only lasted about 45 seconds, and weren't strong enough to be admitted according to Sandy and Dr. Sessions. I was told though that he is getting ready and I could safely deliver him "Any Day Now" but since my due date isn't until the 3rd of January technically, I shouldn't deliver for at least another week but if I do, not big deal. Now I am nervous..... Still only dilated 1 cm though, so not like he is coming any time soon, we still have a ways to go before my contractions are intense enough to do anything, and I still have some dilating to do. I told Nate I want to shoot for the 23rd, Since the 22nd is our anniversary, and I don't want to be at the hospital on Christmas. My blood pressure/preclampsia (Sp?) issue isn't as serious as Dr. Mason said. Dr. Sessions said I need to relax more though and rest. He said it was a tiny bit more than what they wanted to see as far as the labs, but it wasn't as bad as Dr. Mason made it seem. So I am supposed to ask for more help and rest more. So that is something I intend to do. Poor Nate, I kind of feel bad. They increased my Metphormine from 500 to 850.... Still once a day, but the 500 isn't doing enough anymore. Hopefully only a few more weeks!!

Other than that, I am taking a nap because last night I slept like poo and got up early this morning. A nap should do the trick!

Holiday Socail

Well today was uneventful, at best. I woke up thinking I had an appointment, good thing Nate looked at the calender! I actually did not. It is tomorrow, along with my NST. My NST is at 9:30am and my Appointment is at 11:20am, so I am going to call up to the NST clinic and see if I can come later, like 10 or 10:30 because its such a waste to drive up there, and then back, and then back up there. Hopefully they see it my way :)

Today I went to the Commissary because the Christmas party for Command group was tonight. I arranged with the other families in Command group to just pitch in together and give me some cash and I'd do the work. We were tasked with appetizers, so it was really easy. I just made a Veggie Tray with dip, and a Fruit tray with dip. Too easy :) I ended up taking 5 plates worth, and came home with a 1 I think. So it definitely gotten eaten.

Nate had to go in at 9am today, even though most people didn't. They consider him "Essential Personal" as he works in Brigade. He came home at like 11:30 though. He called me at about 10 and told me he was playing in the snow with a Humvee and Spc. Ogburn. I guess at first they were told to drive over the parking lots to pack the snow down for other drivers. Then CSM told them to go ahead and see if there was anyone stuck that they could help. He helped I think he said 2 guys, and then they were told to go home. He sounded like a little kid in a candy store!! He was having a blast, and I'm glad because he got some of that out of his system.

The party was cool, It was at the skating rink, so I didn't skate. Nate did for a few, but he only went around a few times, and then decided he wasn't good at it and didn't want to get hurt. They had Santa for the kids, and we hung out with the Ogburn's. We tried to get Austin to sit with Santa but he was not having any part of that (Guess its normal for someone who is 2, being placed on some strange guys lap). It was cool, because I really like CSM Jones and his wife. They are such a cute family. I met allot of the others Nate works with too, that I didn't already know obviously. I forgot to take my phone with me though, and ended up feeling a little guilty about that because I had several missed calls and Text Messages. Normally I wouldn't care but there were 2 people that needed help that I wasn't able to help because we didn't get home until 8:45 or 9:00. Both people understood and had things taken care of though.

I made hard tack candy today :) I made Watermelon and Apple. It turned out really yummy! Nate loves it. Guess I did a good job, and you know what, it wasn't as scary as I remember it last year. Even after my Candy Thermometer broke, I wasn't afraid! I told everyone that is still looking for things to buy me for Christmas to get me gift cards to Hobby Lobby for more Candy making equipment, and to Target for Elijah's needs.

I am 37 weeks now, just waiting..... Above is the picture from tonight :)

Snowy Days

So Above (Providing everything loads correctly) is the Video from our "snow day". I went to the lab to drop off my sample at 9am. The roads were so, so. I mean they weren't that bad, but not perfect. On my way there I realized some people could really do with some winter weather training. Several of people clean off wind sheilds and back wind sheilds but compltelty ignore the lights and turn signals. When there are 6 inches of snow covering your brake lights, that isn't too safe. Wow people!

So I was shocked to learn that the schools on post actually had class! I was even more shocked that Nate had to work, seeing as the roads are normally closed with even slight snow. They did let school out at 1pm, and its closed tomorrow. Nate has no clue about work, hopefully he dosen't. Then again I don't much care either way, since I have to go to my Dr. appointment and get things for the Christmas party for Nate's unit. I don't get to worried in the snow, today was kind of fun, although I did slip just a bit.

Nate got off work at 1pm, So that was nice. He took the dogs outside to play (Hence the video). It was kind of annoying though because everyone with kids got to leave like an hour before Nate because they had kids to go pick up. It stinks that the people without kids get shafted so much, and even when Elijah is born we will still get the shaft since I will be a stay at home Mom. Oh well.

I have messy pasta about to go in the oven. Yum!

Wow Thanks!

So we've been under this severe winter storm warning thingy lately. I didn't think it would be that bad, and even though Nate didn't have PT, by the time there was work call at 9am the roads were fine. So I went to my NST. Although on my way I realized we never but the de-icer windshield washer fluid in, that normally dosen't bother me, however we have the cheap 98 cent type in there now and its frozen in the tubes now. Great.... So until the deep freeze is over, its going to remain frozen I guess because I have no idea what else to do about it. I was able to scrape all but a tiny spot in the middle of the windshield, My belly wont let me reach that. Oh well I guess, Just have to use the defroster!

So at my appointment they added more meds to the system for me, and I had to go pick them up. I hate the Pharmacy at the PX. Mostly because you have to sit there, and everyone is sick and dosen't cover their dang mouths. So I go to the one at the PX, were you can drop off and come back at your leisure, or wait and walk around for a half hour. That's what I chose to do. I walked around the PX, and then sat down on a bench for a bit. On my way out, I was in the cross walk and when I walked out into it there were no cars in that little loop part, but no sooner was I in the way middle did a G6 come speeding around that area. So I was trying to hurry up because he clearly wasn't going to wait for me to waddle across and I didn't want to get hit by him. Well I slipped and fell straight on my butt! I was pretty nervous about that, and there was an E-7 who helped me up and offered to call the MP's on the driver (Who did slam on the breaks and was sitting there watching). I told the E-7 I would like to just sit in my car and A:) Calm down and B:) Call my Dr. So the E-7 turned his attention to the man driving, who ended up being and E-3..... That man tore into this kid for the entire 10 minutes I was on the phone with my Dr. and as I was pulling away he was still screaming, and saying something about give me the information to your chain of command. I don't know if he called the MP's or not, but I imagine that kid is going to have allot of answering to do. My Dr. assured me that if I was experiencing no signs of labor, and Elijah was still kicking it was okay and I should calm down. He called back about 3 hours later to check on me. That is why I love my Dr.

So I came home, and took some pain medication because my tail bone is killing me, and slept for a few hours, and now I am wired. I can't sleep at all. I went through all of the babies clothing, and made a new list because I haven't added any of the gifts we've gotten in the past month to that list. I wanted to make sure it made it on there too.

Other than that, I guess there is supposed to be a ton of snow tonight, and all day tomorrow. Nate has already had PT canceled again, and they said that at 6am they would re-evaluate the roads and let him know if he would need to show up at 9am or have the day off. We decided that if he has the day off that we would cuddle, drink hot coco and watch movies. He says he is going to play in the snow also, but I don't want any of that.......... At some point I want to make Hard Tack Candy. I painted some ornaments tonight, and might do some more tomorrow. I don't know what I plan to do with them once painted, but oh well. Possibly sell them? I dunno.

Other than that, I think I am going to take a hot shower and some more Tylenol and try and sleep. My tail bone and my hips are more sore now than before, but all that matters is that Elijah is safe and doing alright.

The weekend

I went yesterday to a Church Rummage sale in JC. I needed Sleepers for Elijah in 3-6 Months. He has tons of outfits, and jeans and onsies, but not many PJ's at all. I have typed up a list of things we have on my computer so if I see on Craigslist or Rileyyardsales that someone is selling items for reasonable prices I can look at my list and see if I really need those things. Anyway, Danielle and I went to it. I actually got allot of clothes for him, and a few other things for like $10. I was proud of myself because the one lady was selling sleepers/rompers for 50 cents a piece. I got a ton, I still don't think I have enough sleepers, but I can hopefully fix it in the next few weeks.

Nathan and I went shopping yesterday for Christmas gifts. It was nice to do that, and we did really well. I am very proud of us, and hopefully everyone loved their gifts :) I would write what we got everyone, but then since everyone knows about my blog they'd be able to sneak..... I will say everyone is getting 2 things, one very specific item from here, and then one personally picked out thing. We have a thought though since postage is such a pain in the rear, and so some people may not get their things until later. Since my Mom will be here for Christmas, I don't have to worry about mailing that stuff. She will be taking my Grandma Katie's stuff back. Since Nate's Mom and Dad will be here in January we will be sending Wes, Chris, Ben and Kelly's things back with them, and of course they get theirs while they are there. I only have to mail two boxes! I have to mail the things to my Grandma Horn's, and to Nate's Grandma. I ordered for free online the flat rate boxes, so hopefully that won't be too expensive! Oh and Nate bought me a massage pad you can put in your chair. Its nice, and I love it. When we got home he set me up with the laptop, pad and a drink. I think he feels bad about how miserable I feel sometimes. I know though, all the misery will in the end be worth it, so I try not to whine too much,. I'd just had a long day.

So after shopping we went to the PX, just to look around and see what they had. We were looking for some last second things I need for Elijah (Wal-Mart didn't carry the things I needed either). We found nothing at the PX. Then Jessica sent me a Text asking me to stop by, she had things for me. So we stopped there, and she gave me a bassinet, and some various other things (HELPFUL things). I got to see Breiah, who has grown tons.

We ate some lunch, and then wrapped presents. I was going to put them under the tree, but thought twice when I realized how much of it was food or food related. That wouldn't work with my dogs, so we nixed that idea immediately. We eventually decided to move them into the crib. We put them all in a clothes basket and put them in the crib to keep it from my dogs. Seeing as even just in Elijah's room the dogs can get to them. This house has been so annoying with temperature control, for some reason only the living room gets warm, and it reaches like 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house, so we have to leave all doors open. Problem with that is I have nosy dogs who have issues, so we have to keep a baby gate up, with them on the side we are on to supervise!

Today we really didn't do much, I made crock pot chili, and we spent the day at home. Well I take that back, I went to Ogden because I got an email from someone who wanted to give me some baby clothes. I went over, it was about 5 onsies in bigger sizes. There was a snow suit type thing too that is green and like a sleeper sack almost, with seat belt holes. Its light green, and very cute!! Elijah wont freeze with Mommy and Daddy watching. He has the car seat cover too, and a few snow suits plus this thing, and blankets. It's funny because when I first learned that we were due in the winter I kept imagining a sick baby all the time, but we have so many warm things for him, I feel more confident. I washed bottles today too, and straitened up the cupboard that those type things go in.

Other than that, we are expecting a huge snow storm. Lucky us! The road conditions are already "Red". I don't know what it means really, but I know "Black" means if you aren't essential personal (MP's, and important workers) then you are supposed to stay off the road. I have to go to IACH for my NST regardless though. Nate has already gotten a phone call canceling PT. I am not a fan of Snow but Bridget loves it. Charlie wont go outside unless he is in his sweater, and only goes out long enough to pee and then gets right back inside. He dosen't even try to do anything else. Ruby likes it at first, but then he hips start hurting really bad and she gets miserable. We think she is older than 5, I personally feel like she is 7 or 8 because she has allot of hip/joint issues. We may never know though, she could be younger and just aged faster from her abusive home prior to us. I guess you just never know.

I guess other than that, there isn't too much going on. I lost my phone for a few hours. Later I found it under the bed. I think Charlie took it there.

Oh my

Well today was kind of annoying. I hate days like today. It was alright to start I guess. Nothing traumatic anyway.

As I was leaving for my appointment I was washing my hands and realized that hey, My kitchen sink isn't draining. So I called from the truck and the receptionist for Picerne tells me "Well Ma'am we are very under manned today and have about 10 emergency calls, so you may not see a worker until Saturday or Sunday"...... Well needless to say I was annoyed with that answer because I can't use my sinks, or dishwasher. Lets just say NO GO on that one.

My 2pm appointment was a downer though. I got there 15 minutes prior like they demand you do, and got checked in. I got settled in my seat, and started reading my parenting book. There was a lady that brought her 3 kids under the age of 12 (2 of them were under 5) even though you aren't supposed to have kids up there at all. Mom went back to her appointment and leaves the oldest in charge, except he had no control over these children nor did he even try. The boys were jumping off couches, and screaming, taking things from another persons diaper bag. Finally after another adult said something and got snippy with the oldest he said "sit down" to the other children. Then the oldest turns the TV up so loud that you couldn't hear the nurses call names to go back. Finally the receptionist came over, turned the TV off all together, informed the oldest that he needed to keep control. Then she went back (From what I understand) and interrupted Mom's appointment and made her come out. Mom was carrying on about how unfair it was she had to reschedule, the receptionist put her in her place though by reminding her that children weren't even allowed in the clinic, let alone to be left under the supervision of another child. Mom got huffy, and left. I must admit, I think the receptionist is my new hero!!

So anyway it was 3:00 and I'm still sitting in the waiting room. I ask the receptionist what is going on, because an hour past my appointment is odd, even from IACH. The nurse come out an gets me, does the triage type deal. Then says "Oh and by the way, We have no Doctor to see you, Dr. Session has been doing emergency Cesareans for the past 2 hours".... So why is it I have to show up 15 minutes prior, and you can't even call me when he isn't available. So I explained to her that I do actually need to see someone today, so is there another Dr. that I can see. She says to me that I have 2 choices, Dr. Mason or Mrs. Prickett (She is a midwife). Prickett and I have history, and it isn't pretty (Lets just say her exam makes me cry every time, and I refuse to ever see her again). So I asked for Dr. Mason. He ended up not being too bad, but I start telling him about these headaches I've been getting. They are so painful all I want to do is sleep, and vomit. He looked at my chart as says to me "Well I think that's because you have Preclamsia". I really hadn't had blood pressure issues at all so I didn't understand that at all. I asked him and he said that my NST on Thursday had me kind of high, and then today was really high (I can't remember the numbers, he told me and I didn't retain the info as I was too busy trying not to panic). So the next step in that is I need to collect urine for 24 hours, and take it in so they can test it for proteins. I know that may have been Too Much Info, but I knew if I didn't explain it I would get asked. He checked my hands and legs and feet. They are really swollen which I guess is a sign or symptom. I knew I was swollen, I couldn't fit my wedding ring anymore, and I can't wear 99% of my shoes. I don't really know a whole bunch about it all, yet. I will google later! They did the Strep B test, Not one of my favorites at all. Its so bizarre. Then they tell me I am dilated 1 CM. I still have a good fluid level. My blood sugars are higher than what they should be, but he said its okay, I just need to monitor in case they have to up the dose of Metphormine. I guess the culmination of the day really got to me though, so by the time I got to the car I was crying. I guess out of maybe frustration more than anything. I mean in reality I do realize it isn't a huge deal, but they did mention "Bed Rest" being the solution, and "Cutting out Stress" if it really is preclampsia (I hope I am spelling this right). I mean I can obviously up the sugar meds, and I'm 36 weeks, so I mean making it this far has been a blessing given the possibilities, but I am just feeling overwhelmed and anxious I guess. So when my day isn't going the best to start, and then I am being told of something else not great its just exhausting to me. I think I am probably over reacting by being so dramatic, but try and remember I am just feeling a little bad for this baby. His Mommy has sugar issues, and now I am possibly hurting him with blood pressure too? Oyi!!

So Picerne was just here, and that is fixed. Nate called the emergency line as soon as the neighborhood office closed because the emergency Techs are way better anyway not to mention allot nicer, and they aren't effected by the other neighborhood issues.

Other than that, Nate made dinner so we just ate that. I'm thinking about going to take a bath, and hopefully calm down some so I am not being a jerk all night.


Oh and PS- You have to keep the urine from the 24 hours in your fridge! They give you the container but isn't that sick?? Nate asked me if I could just keep it outside since its so cold out there. I just might.... Yuck!!

Swirling in the sea of stupid

So may I just say that normally I am kind of a big jerk, its my nature. For some reason I cannot handle the fact that some folks have simply left their brain for dead at home. Let me clarify, as I've been known to have a "Moment" or two, but I really don't know how some others function daily.

The day started out alright, I had my NST at 9:30 am like normal. Everything is okay though, so that was just a normal day, I had hoped.

Last night I didn't get much sleep, I woke up at about 2:30am and could not fall back asleep for the life of me. I texted back and forth with Kelly for awhile (Since she works night shift, she has no choice but to be awake). I fell back asleep at like 6am, but had to wake up at 7:30am...... So I think its fair to say I am a little on the grouchy side. I feel the need to post something on my front door these days to the effect of "Don't you dare ring this door bell if you are going to bombard me with Stupid" but I haven't yet made this sign..... I really should get on this though, as apparently it could have been used today.

Since I was trying to stay awake, so I would sleep well tonight I figured "Lets clean some stuff"..... I swear to you this house is spotless, and was before I started anyway. It was about noon when I began the vacuuming, and I figured "Noon, no big deal right?" and after I finished all but maybe a 2ft by 2ft section by the front door when my bell rang. I answered it, and it happens to be the upstairs neighbor. Anyone who knows me, knows this lady makes my blood boil not pregnant, not sleepy and in a good mood. So Lord knows today was not the day to start with me! She says to me "Can you tone down your vacuuming and do it later? I am trying to take a nap"..... Well let me shine a little light on this person for you. This couple likes to blare their music, beat their dog, have loud intercourse, and stop around until about 4am every night/morning. They haven't taken their dog to the bathroom outside in 3 months, and when they open their door all you can smell is the Urine. They are gross, and rude. Last night she chose to vacuum and run around at about 3am. So by her coming to my door at noon I was pretty offended. Shockingly dear readers I managed to not say anything that would get me in trouble. I said "Okay" and shut my door. Lets not pretend for a second though that I am a jerk, and I am wicked pregnant :) So not only did I finish my task, but I re-started it, and in fact I think each room got vacuumed 3 times today. Further more I chose to shampoo my carpets too. Hope she had a wonderful nap......The hilarious thing though is that even if she tries to retaliate tonight, Post has a noise ordinance so if she is loud past 10:30 she can get a fine. I've just been too nice to call the MP's on her in the past.... Try me now :)

So as you can imagine I was annoyed, and continued to clean things. At about 3pm my door bell rings again. I didn't even want to answer, but had to. It was a separate neighbor with a whole new dumb issue. She wanted to know had I seen anyone mess with her car or steal her purse? I asked her "Someone broke into your car?" and she says "No I left it unlocked and I think they just took it, but I had $300 in it".... Well dear you wont be seeing that again any time soon. I told her no I hadn't seen this, and I had no clue what to tell her. She then proceeded to tell me (As if I cared at all) about how its Ft. Riley's fault for not hiring enough law enforcement MP and Civilian. How if they would do their job and watch the neighborhood nothing like this would happen. I beg to differ dear idiot, as it is not their job to babysit an unlocked car with an extremely tempting prize. Further more, If they are sitting in a parking lot babysitting YOUR purse, how are they supposed to take care of the other people who have actual emergencies?
Apparently she'd called the MP's, so an MP came down and asked me about it. I told him that I'd not seen anything (as I told the idiot upstairs), but if you leave your car unlocked and with cash in plain sight that is kind of dumb. He agreed with me, but said he was just following procedure. Needless to say, I feel like if you can't secure your items then maybe you shouldn't have said items. I'm not normally a "You get what you deserve" type of girl, but today I couldn't help but think it out loud. Now if she had her apartment legitimately broken into, or her car window smashed and her CD player taken I may (Again May) have been more sympathetic to her cause, because at least she tried to secure the items. Not to mention, in the past 3 weeks there have been about 5 fliers from the neighborhood office saying break ins and thefts have been a big problem lately (Always is around the holidays) and to make sure you aren't leaving anything in plain sight or you aren't leaving stuff unlocked........

So that was my rant, I am going to bed now :)