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.

I really want

So, my best friend Melissa just had a baby boy last week. She's posted pictures of him on her blog, and I seriously find myself looking at them at least once a day, if not more. First off, there are a few pictures where he reminds me of Cooper, mainly because he's got jet black hair and a decent amount. Not as much as Coop did though. That was just insane. And awesome. Anyway, she's got these adorable pictures of her two older kids meeting the new baby and I'm just starring at them thinking, "Will our kids be like that?". They look so excited, especially her oldest, a girl who is 8 months younger than Savannah. Yeah, she's had 3 in less time than I've had two. Craaaazy. Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is, I really want some pictures like that.

Decisions

I'm a planner. I expect things to happen. I anticipate them. I plan for them. What gets really annoying with pregnancy, is that you have to wait. Specifically, waiting to find out what you're having. Now, this hasn't really bothered me much lately, but it's sort of becoming inconvenient in my mind. Like right now. Cooper's birthday is in just a few weeks, and Carter and I both are sort of at a loss as to what we should get him. The kid loves cars. Cars Cars Cars. We went to Toys R Us the other day to browse around and see if anything jumped out to him. Cars. Even battery operated, big ones. Well, those would be fun and all, but we don't have space for that kind of stuff. Garage would be necessary. Anyway, so after that trip I'm frustrated. Carter says a few days ago, "We should get him a Cars bed." You know what kind I'm talking about, those wooden ones in the shape of a car. The kid would love it. Now, I don't particularly think he's ready to be out of a crib, but I guess we wouldn't know until we tried. But, I know that I'd be the one dealing with the knocking on the door and crying to come out. Not ready for that right now. So that's issue number one. Issue number two is where I'm mostly bothered. Baby number 3 will be whatever sex it's going to be. Changes to rooms will need to be made. If it's a boy do I want to buy bunk beds right now and just keep one up for Cooper as a twin bed? If it's a girl, I think we'd probably definitely buy bunk beds. Savannah seems to like those, and although the baby wouldn't use it for quite some time, I'd rather have them now. Thinking ahead. Planning. So, do you see where I'm frustrated? Either way, boy or girl, it doesn't matter to me. I just want to have a plan of how we're going to re-organize this house to fit a 5th person. Even if somehow we finished our basement before the baby came, I couldn't stick any of them down there.

On another note, Carter and I both are really excited that Larissa is having a baby like 3 weeks after us. Give or take. That is SO close together! I can't help but think it would be so fun if they were the same sex, but then it could be cool to have one of each too. I guess we just have to wait and see.

Wowzer x 2

Holy crapper! hehehehehehe..(evil laugh). My plan is coming together very nicely at this point. All I have to say is LARISSA!!

New Doc

My previous doctor changed offices since I've had Cooper. I went and saw her this past year at her new place, which was under our old insurance. I knew that in the beginning of 2011 we'd have a different insurance, and of course, their office doesn't take it. Darn. I really liked her. And she understood Carter's "issues". haha So, I've been putting off finding a new doctor, because it's like starting all over again. I knew that a different woman had taken over my old doctors place at that practice, so I called there today. Well, she's having a baby the same time as me, so she won't be working that month. Bummer again. I saw a few of the other doctors (heck, I pretty much saw every doctor in that practice within a 36 hour period when I had Savannah) back when, who are male but I really don't want to do that. One of them actually delivered Savannah and used that damn vacuum that caused us so many problems. So, I was on my insurance website today trying to find someone new, and female. I actually had plenty to choose from, thank goodness. I called a place in West Jordan and made my 12 week appointment with them for mid April. They actually wanted to see me sooner; I guess they like to do first appointments between 8-10 weeks. I'm going with what I'm used to. This practice is affiliated with Riverton Hospital, which is IHC, so if all goes well and I like her, that's where we'd have the baby. Riverton Hospital actually has a Primary Childrens now as well, so just in case. With our track record, I told Carter that maybe it would be better to be in a bigger hospital that can handle stuff, rather than having them transported somewhere. But seriously, I'm hoping for just normal this time. Please. Normal.

Wowzer

So, while on vacation I found out some very interesting news. Someones having a baby. Other than me. Is it you? haha. J/k. I never saw this one coming, but it's my brother Brian and his wife Kristen. They have a 16 year old. It's seriously boggling my mind. Brian said they wouldn't have anymore kids, or I don't think he wanted anymore, but, oops! I know it was NOT planned. I am excited for them though and I really hope they have a girl after two boys, one of which they gave up for adoption. Seriously!! This is insane. So, I guess I got my wish that someone would be pregnant at the same time as me. haha. Except Kristen and I barely know one another really, so it's not the same as one of YOU girls!! haha. What's hilarious about it is that they think she's about 7 weeks along. Same as me! Craziness I tell you! I haven't told my brother yet about me, but when I do, I'm sure he's just going to laugh. The vacation went okay for me. Was tired throughout, but I expected that. I only had a few "eating" issues where I got weak, but we tried to stay on top of that. My feet hurt like crazy most of the time. We did a lot of walking and standing. The standing hurt more for some reason. I can't tell you how wonderful the sunshine felt and we all got a little color. Oh, while shopping in Chino Hills at the Carter's outlet, I found the kids, "Big Sister" and "Big Brother" shirts. Gotta keep those hidden. My Aunt Ann asked me if I was expecting on the first day we arrived. (Long story....ask me about it sometime) Man, if you ask me, I'm not going to be able to lie! Anyway, directly related to something my MOTHER did on Facebook, in regards to my brother. Errr...Didn't want to tell anyone, but I know her family won't tell anyone else.

Week 6

We're leaving tomorrow for California. Do you know how unproductive I have been all week? Totally not motivated to do a darn thing because all I want to do is leave! Too much anticipation. I really hope that I do okay on this trip; pregnancy wise. It looks to be that I will have the same symptoms as I did with Coop and Savannah. Crazy hunger pains out of the blue or just being hungry all the time, and being tired. Of course I can handle the food part, except that what I really want is not the best for me and being on vacation, I'll probably get it a LOT. But the tired part worries me a little. We shall see. Oh, I did forget something that is new. My boobs have been hurting like crazy. Really sensitive. I feel like they've already grown, which is cool I guess. Just not the hurting part.

I Really Should Stop

Drinking soda. It's so good though. And after our family get together this weekend, where there was lots of soda, I now want to drink all of it that was left here. I keep telling myself I just need to drink it all and get it out of the house and it will be better. Sure. Then we'll go on vacation and I'll be totally tempted to drink it. Speaking of that get together. Damn you Shelby! Making comments about Cooper learning to share because "there will probably be someone younger than him soon". ERRRR. People! Don't make me want to tell you. I know Carter is just dying to tell SOMEONE. haha. Honestly, I don't know when we'll tell everyone. Maybe when I'm just too fat to hide it. : ) All I know is, this time is going to be different. And that "different" may not affect the Cherry family that much, but my family it will. Don't know yet. I told Carter a long time ago that I might just want it to be us at the hospital and maybe we won't give anyone the code to even come to the waiting area. Drama drama drama. But we'll see. I've got time to figure all that out.

Hot N Cold

Oh my gosh. I was totally tired last night and just couldn't go to sleep. I was hot. And then cold. I actually started thinking about the Katy Perry song because I could not get comfortable. When Carter came to bed after finishing a movie, I was still awake and told him so. He got too close and was making me hot, so I promptly pushed him away. And now as I wake up to massive amounts of snow today, I just want winter to be over. I am going to try to get myself a hair appointment today though. The hair is drab.

Plus One

Cooper hit his ear on the pantry racks this morning, and totally has a crazy bruise on his ear now. Then, his diaper fell off, under his pajamas, and there was poop. All over. So it was time for a bath. At least the morning started out on a happier note than that. Happier= baby in the tummy.

Yup. We've been trying for a couple months. I was starting to think that my weight was really affecting my fertility or something. I thought that if it didn't happen this time, then I should really really try to loose a few lbs., and maybe it would help. Well, I guess that is out of the question. Although, I think I will try to keep loosing a little weight during the first trimester. I don't look forward to gaining weight on top of what I already have. I'm aiming for low lbs. with this pregnancy. Carter has been asking me all week, "Have you started yet?" As in my period. Yesterday he was off for Presidents Day, and while we ran errands, he wanted to get a pregnancy test. I kind of wanted to wait a few more days. But he didn't. Did you know that the Dollar Tree sells pregnancy tests? Yes they do. I get weird about buying them at the store because I'm terrified that I'll see someone I know or heaven forbid my Mother. So the Dollar Tree it was. It said the best time to do it was in the morning, so at 7:15 this morning, I took the test. And texted Carter the results. He called saying, "Are you pregnant?". Yeah. "You can't tell me like that!" Haha. I wanted to send him a picture. He's excited and has been that way for like a week. Since Lesli made a blog during her pregnancy and I loved reading it, I wanted to do it the next time I got pregnant. I've never been good about writing things down while pregnant, so maybe this will be better for me.

And I'm not gonna lie, I really hope that someone else (really anyone) gets pregnant at the same time as me. I want to share pregnancy with someone for once. So, ladies, secretly I'm hoping your husbands will "knock your trash up", as your brother would say. Just cuz I want some company.

So, now I guess we really need that bigger car.

Oh, and if your wondering about the title of the blog, Hybrid 3.0, I've had that in my head forever. Back before we even started trying, but were talking about it, I would tell Carter that I wanted a little hybrid of Savannah and Cooper. Since they look so different, how cool would it be to have a mixture of them both? So either a blue eyed, brown hair or blonde hair, brown eyed. Although, I'm still holding out hope that we'll get one with green eyes. Of course, we'll take healthy over anything.

As of right now, I guess my due date is October 27th, 2011. That's around the same time Savannah's due date was.

I have to admit too, that I was a little skeptical at first about the Dollar Store pregnancy test. Will it be correct? As I expressed this to Carter he said something along the lines of, "Hey, remember, Dr. Jack Shepherd said those things are pretty accurate".