More Pregnancy Fun (NOT)
So now I get to watch out for signs of pre-eclampsia.
When the nurse took my BP it was high (132/93). The midwife said that in combination with my swollen feet raised a red flag for her.
Now, I get the BP thing, because I generally have low(ish) BP anyway so any major deviation from my norm is certainly cause for concern. But the swollen feet? They’ve been that way since I found out I was pregnant, so to me, no red flag. And I would have thought that would have been the case with the midwife since I’ve had the swelling since I’ve been seeing them, but…whatever.
So I had to lay on my side for five minutes and then have the BP redone, and it was fine. Then she sat down and brought up the pre-eclampsia and the words “modified bed rest” came out. Basically I’m supposed to lay around (or in this case sit) and do nothing, which is basically what I’ve been doing (minus a few chores which I gave up just this week)! She wanted me to come in earlier than one week so I could get my BP taken again but it couldn’t be arranged. So she said, find someone who has a BP cuff/machine (mom does yay!) and check it on Monday (laying down) and if the bottom number is over 85, they want to hear about it. She also gave me other symptoms to watch out for: further swelling of my feet, bleeding, headaches, pains in the chest that aren’t heartburn related. And then she actually said, “Can I trust that you’ll page us if any of this happens?”
WTF??? I’m 32 years old, college educated and after everything I went through with Liam (which I’ve told them about, several times) why wouldn’t I call???? I’m just as concerned about my own health as well as that of Sarah as you are!!! I wanted to say something, but by that time I just wanted to get out of there so I could go to the store to get milk and go home. Now I love everything that the midwives have done for me so far, they have given me far superior care than I ever got with the health department when I was pregnant with Liam. But that…*seethes* it made me want to hit something.
Sphere: Related ContentI Voted Today
How is that possible when the election is at least a month away? I sent off for an absentee ballot and it arrived today. I did so because well, the election is being held four days before my due date. Knowing my luck I’d be in labor that day, or in line to vote or actually voting when my water broke, so I was taking no chances. I love my baby, but nothing is getting in the way of me excersing my right to vote.
Now, I’ve pretty much kept politics out of both my blogs because it’s such a divisive issue and I have a varied and large list of friends and readers who probably sit on either side of the fence, and some who straddle it. But I’m going to take a moment and urge each and every one of you to get out there and VOTE. Registration deadlines are fast approaching in many states, so make sure that you are registered at your current address. Then, on November 4th, make your voice, your vote, count.
Many people say, “But it’s only one vote, why should I care?” Because many an election has been decided by slim margins, some even by that one vote. If you’ve sat around and complained about the way things are done on a national, state, regional or local level, this is your chance to make a change. By voting you can let it be known to the people in power how you want things done. So get out there, investigate the candidates, the issues, make a change. If you need information, your local library is a good place to start.
Remember, only you can decide if you want to effect change. So please, VOTE.
Sphere: Related ContentSGA 5.10 First Contact
September 28, 2008 by katy
Filed under Television
First off, may I reiterate my love/hate relationship with cliffhangers and the words “To be continued”?
Second, Michael Shanks. Dear GOD that man is gorgeous. Read more
SGA: 5.07 “Whispers”
September 6, 2008 by katy
Filed under Television
Whatever you were trying to do Joe Mallozzi, you were doing it wrong. Read more
Stargate Continuum: A Preview
Which can be found here. Excuse me a moment while I squee. Read more
SGA 5.1 “Search And Rescue”
June 22, 2008 by katy
Filed under Television
Surprise FORD!!!!! (John has never forgiven himself for leaving Ford behind, good foreshadowing for what’s to come.)
Rodney worried for John. John almost giving into his feelings. Ronon ignoring John. Poor Lorne having to deal with Rodney.
Duff beer! Simpsons reference FTW.
I do like that Carter and Caldwell are calling each other Sam and Stephen. I could buy them as a couple because a) it means no Sam/Jack and b) it makes Rodney uncomfortable.
I wanna know what Jennifer gave John so he’s not all wobbly on his legs.
Rodney delivering Teyla’s baby? OMG LOVE!!!!! There was nothing about that scene I didn’t love. (Though I must gripe a tad about them not dealing with the afterbirth, yes it’s gross, but it’s a part of it too.)
Okay, what was with not!zombie Kanann? Last time we saw him, he barely functioned, now he’s walking and talking and interacting with Teyla. Consistency writers, have some plz.
John plus baby equals Katy puddle of goo! (seriously my uterus did flips. Which is hard with a baby in there and such.)
Rodney going to go see Teyla with flowers? Love
That was a total Kaylee moment when Jennifer told John she was gonna mess with his insides.
Speaking of consistency, I thought Teyla’s father was Tegan? Doesn’t she introduce herself to Sumner and John in “Rising” as Teyla Emmagen, daugher of Tegan? If not, then I need to change some things in my bigbang story.
Poor Sam. I mean, I know Amanda decided to leave, so they kinda had to take command away from Sam, but still, it was a sad moment for her when Woolsey told her.
Sphere: Related ContentAmerican Idol: Season Seven Finale
May 20, 2008 by katy
Filed under American Idol
So, we’re down to the David’s. If you’ve been reading my posts you know which one I favor. So, let’s get to the singing!
First songs chosen by Clive Davis.
Cook: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, Damn, he’s got it and if he’s not snatched up for a record deal there is something wrong in this world.
Archuleta: “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, sitting on the stairs, lame. But I must say that he does give this song his all and is fairly respectable with it.
Songwriting songs.
Cook: “Dream Big” WOW. Love, love, love, love it. Simon obviously doesn’t which makes me wonder why he came out and supported Cook earlier.
Archuleta: “In This Moment”, of course it’s a ballad. Why do all these songs have inspirational icky lyrics? Why are the judges all for him? Is this more manipulation and set up on their part?
Contestant’s Choice
Cook: “The World I Know”, David and an accoustic guitar, very very nice. I half wish he’d stuck with that, but the rocking out parts were good too. I love his defense for choosing this song. He’s right, it’s about progression, not regression.
Archuleta: “Imagine”, it was dreadful the first time he did this way back at the beginning and it’s even more so now. THERE ARE NO SWEEPING CRESCENDO’S IN “IMAGINE”. That was not John Lennon’s “Imagine”.
I have never voted before, but I am sooooooo going to vote today. I will not let the producers get away with trying to manipulate this. I will NOT let Archeluta be the American Idol if I can help it.
Advice Sought
I know there are moms on my flist, so I come asking advice.
Also headaches. I swear I’ve had a constant low grade headache for a month now, but I’m pretty sure it’s allergy related as my sinuses are acting up. I wake up with a stuffy head and a raging headache that’s concentrated between the eyes and/or on the sides. I’m already taking sudafed for the allergies but anything else to help. I’m almost contemplating a humidifier in the bedroom to help me breathe at night or at least to stop my sinuses from getting clogged.
Miscellany
Well it looks like Giles/Buffy and Giles/Anya are tied for the lead in the poll. I may wait to see if any more votes come in today, but I thank everyone who answered, you’ve give me some ideas.
A very Happy Mother’s Day to anyone out there who gets called “Mom” no matter how you got to be that way.
Writing yesterday didn’t go so well. I got some done but not nearly as much as I wanted. *frown* I’m also beginning to get back to the ‘OMG this story sucks’ stage even though I’ve continually sent snippets to
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who assures me it rocks. Would anyone here who is a SGA fan care to take a quick look at what I have so far and offer commentary. It’s Carson/Teyla, roughly 12,000 words and mostly PG-13ish (with the sex scene at the very end which will make the story NC-17 overall). Having another opinion would make me feel tons better. TIA
Sphere: Related ContentMore Birthday Yayness
Mom took me out to Bath and Body Works so I could pick out stuff I wanted. I got Wild Honeysuckle (lotion and shower gel, ZOMG <3), Black Raspberry Vanilla (lotion and shower gel), and Mango Mandarin (shower gel). And my sister has promised to take me out to a movie soon, so even more yay.
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