Doctor Change

So, I wasn't all that impressed with the new office I went to. The doctor seemed nice, for the few minutes we actually saw her. We waited forever, with no one giving us updates as to why it was taking so long, and no one even told me where to go pee or that I needed to. Anyway, they need some serious customer service skills. Then, I received some letter in the mail, outlining what my estimated insurance coverage would be and then what my portion was. They wanted to set up a payment plan for each month. Okay, my old office didn't do that so it seemed sketchy to me. Why would I pay upfront for a service that hasn't even happened yet? I called them to ask what that was about, and of course haven't received a call back. No surprise there. So, I started looking elsewhere. I called one place and they were full for October, but they were nice enough to recommend someone else in the same building. They were also on my insurance so I called them. The receptionist was so nice. Seriously. She said they would call and do a phone appointment first and get all my medical history and insurance. Okay, cool. Organized. Then I'll have an appointment on May 12th. I'll be 15-16 weeks at that point. There office is right next door to Riverton Hospital, where I will still deliver. And it will be a few minutes closer to home. I just hope they're not as busy as that other place. It was like a cattle farm in there. Anyway, back to the weird insurance thing. So, before hanging up, I asked the nice receptionist about the letter I received from this other office, about paying in advance. She said they did something similar to that as well because with the way the economy is, it's been difficult for doctors to receive payment, or for patients to pay the lump sum at the end. She gave me a phone number for the office who does there billing and said I could ask them any questions about it. So I immediately called. I spoke with another nice lady who explained that they would figure out all my costs with insurance and deductibles, and give me a monthly payment amount. I'll pay it each month and then by the time the baby is born, at least one person/office would already be paid off. So, it makes more sense to me now and maybe it will be easier than having to pay that large bill afterward, and on top of hospital bills. Now I just really hope I like this doctor and office.

Holy Sh*t

I could have puked 10 minutes ago. From what? Sh*t. And lots of it. Butt to feet. Ohhhh...just disgusting. Oh, let's clear it up that this wasn't me. Dear sweet Cooper it was. I think he must have been backed up or something. I smelled it and one minute later he's standing by me with his pants and diaper down, covered in it. Ohhhh the smell. You know how I've said that sometimes it just takes a bath to clean this kid? This was one of those mornings. But first I had to clean all that sh*t off of him, and then oh, What?, the diaper trash can is full? CARTER!! Weren't you going to take that out yesterday?! Now I have to carry this diaper and 15 wipes 10 feet away to the bathroom while I want to puke! Said bathroom is also where Cooper will bathe. And where Savannah will ask me to take out all the little braids that I put in her hair last night. Ten minutes later and I'm still smelling this sh*t. I haven't decided if I will brave the closed bathroom door to take that trash out, or just let it marinate in there for Carter. Probably the later.

Hopefully you weren't just eating. Or about to eat.

Apparently I Lost My Brain....For the 3rd Time

The kids make a lot of messes on the floor, so I have to vacuum a lot. I've noticed the last few days that the suction hasn't been that great, especially when using just the hose part. As I was vacuuming this morning, I told Carter that I kept having to vacuum over the same parts over and over and it still wasn't doing much. As I'm vacuuming, he looks down at the vacuum and says, "Where's the filter?". Huh. Their's supposed to be a filter in there? oooohhhhh....yeah. Now it's sort of coming back to me. The vacuum was really full, and since no one else was cleaning it out, I did. Well, I guess I just threw everything out and didn't grab the filter. It was THAT full. Didn't even see it. Good gosh, now I have to either go find a new filter or buy a new vacuum. Too bad I don't have the money to just get a Dyson right now.

Ground Rules

Alright peoples, so at this point you've been sent off with "announcements" or received them some other way, so hopefully this is the first place you are coming after seeing them. Just wanted to clarify a few things before anyone got any crazy ideas.

1. Do NOT post anything on Facebook until you get the all clear from me. A private message would be fine.

2. My family does not know yet, and probably won't for at least another two weeks. SO, if for some strange reason you were to see them or talk to them, do not utter a word....OR ELSE.

3. My first doctors appointment is on the 19th of this month, so once I get the all clear from a doctor and hear that little heartbeat, we will let you know.

4. I'm 11 weeks right now, and although I know it would be unlikely that something could happen, it still could, and I'm still slightly scared of it. Who wouldn't be?

5. Now I guess you can all say, "I knew it! Told you so!,etc"

6. Come on, how freaking awesome is it that two babies will likely be born within 3 weeks of one another. Crazy! And that's just in the Cherry family. Found out today that my sister in law is due Oct. 23rd. My calculations tell me I'm Oct. 27th. My parents are gonna flip over that. Anyway, babies babies babies. Awesome awesome awesome.

7. Oh yeah, scroll to the bottom to read from the beginning.

8. So, wouldn't you say it's fair that I now get to be the person who says, "Who's next? You." lol

STILL sick

I freakin hate this. All I want is some drugs. Some heavy drugs that will knock me out. Yesterday was a better day and I actually went out for a little bit and got a bunch done around the house. The weekend was horrendous though. The pain in my head was so bad I could barely sleep. Today is so-so. I managed to get both the kids down for a nap, with Savannah in my bed, but then she just started coughing endlessly. So, no sleep for either of us. I really wanted to get out of the house so we just went to Walmart to pick up a few things for Cooper's party and see if I could get the kids some medicine to help there coughs and congestion. I'm determined to have his party this weekend so we've got to get better! I want to have the party because, well, it's his birthday and let's celebrate, but also because our "announcements" are going to be in the goody bags. he he ha ha. Which you will most likely take home with you before noticing what's inside. Anyway, gotta go blow my nose.

Not Cool

I hate being sick. I don't get sick that often. I never have. But man, this year, I swear I've gotten more colds than ever. Like right now. The kids gave it to me. Err. And because I don't take any medicine while I'm pregnant, I just have to suffer it out. Here's hoping I can get a nap today.