Doctor, Doctor

Today I called my hematologist and left a message describing the pain I was having in my head. The nurse called back and told me to go to the ER and get a CAT scan. So I left work early and headed to the hospital. John met me there and luckily the ER was empty. So after my physical exam the doctor called my hematologist and they decided that I don't have a blood clot and didn't need a CAT scan.  She said I have some type of "trigger points" on my head which are nerve clusters that become inflamed and sensitive or some such nonsense. Apparently a clot or bleed would cause other more serious symptoms like slurred speech, blurry vision, etc. Translation, "We have no clue what's up with your head, but it's not a blood clot".  So about an hour and a half later I left the hospital with my instructions to, wait for it, take some Tylenol as needed. The paperwork I received says: Headache! Yep, I'm the douche bag who went to the ER and came out with the diagnosis of headache. Lovely. They did offer to give me a numbing shot in my scalp to relieve the pain. I declined and decided to just wait it out. And possibly take some Tylenol.

Down With The Sickness

People think I'm a hypochondriac. They might be right. However, I think it's more my natural pessimism which causes me to find the worst case scenario in any situation. Here's an example. Today I started to get a stabbing pain in one small spot on my head. It will hurt for about 15-30 seconds and then go away only to return a few minutes later. When I touch the spot it feels tender, like a bruise. I also think it may be puffy feeling, like a little swollen. Obviously I've concluded this is either a blood clot or a tumor symptom. Nothing else makes sense to me. John however, thinks I am crazy and says, "stop touching it" and "it's nothing, you'll be fine".  This is not very reassuring.  If it still hurts tomorrow, I am definitely calling the doctor.  Unfortunately, I would probably need a CAT scan to really see if anything is wrong. Which I don't think is possible being pregnant. Speaking of which, I'm pretty sure the pregnancy is making me even more paranoid that something is wrong because now it's not just me I'm worried about, it's him too! I'm pretty sure that will never change though.  I might be gray in about 2 years with all this worrying. I can't beleieve my blood pressure is so good!

It's My Party

Today my friend and I had a joint baby shower at work! Our team did such a fabulous job on it. There were cakes for both of us and cute decorations. It was so surreal to actually be opening gifts for Cole! I just can't believe how close we are getting to him actually being here! I know that the next two months are going to be very busy and he will be here before we know it. I am trying to just take time every day to appreciate being pregnant. I really need to start taking more belly pictures. John said he would be my photographer and do a little photo shoot. :) Anyway, here are some pictures from today!

Hallelujah

So the third trimester is underway. I've been feeling a little more tired this week. I also think the "nesting" thing may be kicking in. I cleaned and organized a bunch of cabinets and drawers today. Got rid of a ton of junk. It is amazing the things I have kept for no apparent reason. I had my glucose screening on Friday. So I'm crossing my fingers that I don't get any bad news. I'm a little scared because I really enjoyed the fruit punch flavored stuff I had to drink! I mean, it was like Hawaiian Punch! Maybe I've eaten soooo much sugar that I'm immune to it now. :) Yeah, probably not.
29 weeks and counting!

Teeth

I hate my teeth. I mean I literally loathe them. They were given to me by my wonderful parents, who are very happy to no longer be paying for their repair and upkeep. My teeth have been a problem my entire life. Think of something you can have done to your teeth, and I've had it done. Most recently one of my crowns came off for the third time. Unfortunately, we didn't have the money to get it fixed. Then part of the crown's enamel came off. I've been wearing it during the day and taking it out at night, so as not to choke on it.  I called today to schedule an appointment for a new one. For the low low price of $386. Oh joy. The receptionist pretty much yelled at me and told me I had to come in immediately because it could be infected. So now I feel like a horrible person for possibly putting my baby in danger so I could save money.  My appointment is tomorrow and I'm sure I'll get yelled at some more by the actual dentist. So that should be fun. In the meantime I'm gonna go brush, waterpik and swish with Listerine like a crazy person.

On The Road Again

So tomorrow night we are leaving for a weekend trip to Georgia! I am very excited about this trip for some reason. If you've read my blog about our Spring Break trip, you know that I prefer short trips. This one will only be three nights, which is perfect. Also, we are traveling with my parents which is always super fun! The part that may be a little sad, is that I am actually looking forward to staying in hotels and having a free breakfast. I mean, it's the BEST part of the whole hotel experience! This is also my first time being an "out of town guest" at a wedding! I'm not sure why that's exciting, but it is. Then there's the fact that it's a wedding! I love weddings! Even though I can't take part in the drinking, I can still have the food! OH, and cake! Ok, I think Cole is excited now as well. Luckily this trip will not involve being in the middle of nowhere with a shady cell signal. It's pretty pathetic, but I am kind of addicted to Facebook. :)

Our House

I have a small addiction to HGTV. It's pretty much my "go to" channel. I don't think I can fall asleep without it either. I mean, I haven't tried in a long time so I'm not positive, but I'd probably be up all night if I did. The best part is it doesn't even matter what show is on, because I love them all. How could you not?! John, on the other hand, loathes HGTV. It's his least favorite. He complains constantly when it's on. I have to wait until he falls asleep so I can change the channel. The funny thing about his hatred is that he is usually the one doing all the DIY projects! Of course, he doesn't think he needs any help or instruction. He just jumps right in. For the record there have been many occasions where I have given input on one of his projects and directly quoted HGTV. Sometimes I just stand over him and say, "That's not how they do it on HGTV."  He really hates that. Which is why it's funny. I feel like if he actually watched he could learn so many useful skills and be even handier around the house! Sometimes he likes to give his opinion on decorating or choosing colors. This is where I put my foot down. When he argues with me about my choices I say, "I'm pretty sure I'm much more qualified to be the designer, what with all the HGTV I watch." I tend to win this argument. Luckily he has a pretty short attention span when it comes to these things.