Guess what?! I was procrastinating sleeping last night and got on Skype just to look and Tyler was on! It was crazy. We got to chat for a bit and I was so glad to see his words. Turns out he fell asleep trying to get the net to work yesterday and didn't set his alarm, so he slept til 1000! Oops! Luckily, he didn't miss anything and I think he really needed the sleep... obviously, if he didn't wake up til 1000! Unfortunately, it was late for me and when he went to wash his face and use the restroom, I got sleepy and dozed, which made talking when he got back quite difficult. I had to let him go, so I could sleep. I did sleep much easier knowing that I got to chat with him... doesn't mean I didn't wake up every 30 minutes for the next few hours though!
My mom woke me up at 0800 telling me I didn't email her questions for the OB. I said I didn't email her because I didn't know what to say. We talked and discussed how we basically don't understand Dr. A's plan for me. Does she want to induce me next week or no? A low Bishop score means I wouldn't do well with induction and would be 50-60% likely to need a CS. If I could have permanent damage to my spine, why doesn't that constitute a medical necessity for a CS?
I called and left a message for the triage nurse. Then I laid in bed for a little bit before the nurse called me back. She told me that Dr. A didn't write anything down about concerns, except for anesthesia, which I'd taken care of... that though she's gone, Dr. K will do whatever Dr. A had planned. She, the nurse, didn't know anything about spines -- just babies -- but she did recommend I see my spine doctor. It was the most unhelpful conversation ever. I was totally stressed and mildly panicky after hanging up.
I called the place and rescheduled my appointment... from Thursday at 1600 to Monday at 0830. I didn't want to go an entire week not knowing what the plan for me was. I then checked my email and got one from Ty from the neighbor guy that mows our yard. He made no freakin sense at all! Apparently when I asked him how he wanted me to make out the check, he must've thought it would be a novelty check... now makes sense why it was never cashed. However, now we owe them money. He mentioned cutting the yard FOUR times in June and already TWICE as of 13 July!
I emailed him and said that I wanted the yard mowed twice a month. It doesn't matter if it gets long -- it should. I was watering less. I fixed the sprinkler problem in the backyard -- I'm pretty damn sure he messed up the faucet and timer that were back there. Then I asked what I owed him for June and July, but that August it needed to only be cut TWICE because that is what I budgeted for, not $100. Plus, he mentioned something about if I'm not happy, then I can use a company, but I'm gonna have a baby any freaking day now... I don't have time to go find people to mow my yard and then drive down to put a check where they can find it... Sheesh, man, don't be such an idiot. I was irritated, so I casually mentioned my slaughtered solar light.
By this point, there was no going back to sleep, so I got up and got dressed. I discussed the having-a-baby thing with my mom for a bit. I'm totally pissed that they would wait until I'm 38 1/2 weeks to mention that I should be seeing a spine doctor, too. Uh, you think you could have mentioned that when I came to see you TWO MONTHS ago and discussed my concerns with my back?! I called my regular doctor, but she only had one opening today, at a time I couldn't make, so I'd have to see her Monday, then wait for the referral to be processed, THEN wait for an opening to see the spine doctor who would only be able to look at my original x-rays and possibly some from last year to guess as to what having a child might do to my back! Stressed yet? I am.
A spine doctor would need to see what is going on NOW with my back, but that can't be done with a baby in the belly. The OBs know zip about spines, but their only concern is the baby, anyway. I want to say, "I'm glad you're concerned with the baby, but how great is it going to do if it f's up my back during delivery and I can't get around after? Not so well, I imagine. Now, someone needs to be concerned with ME!"
This is just too much and too hard to deal with while Ty is gone.
I decided just to wait and talk with Dr. K on Monday and stress my concern and how everyone is so nonchalant about it all. I had some Cheerios, then came back to get my rooms ready for the maids to clean. After I finished, I laid down on my bed to try to relax before Dad and I went to the movies.
We decided to go at 1130 because we didn't know when to show up for a matinee 3D showing of HP7 Part 2 at a new theater where not too many people see movies. We checked when we got there and the theater was open, but no one was there... we were a bit over an hour early. We went to find a directory to see where Jamba Jucie was, so I could get a smoothie, but it was not in walking distance, so we went back to the theater where my dad said he'd buy me a concession.
After MUCH deliberation, I decided on a large Icee -- swirled cherry Fanta and Coca-Cola. My dad got one, too! I was surprised. I went to the bathroom and he waited for our drinks. We got great seats in the theater and just chatted until the trivia came on, then "The 20," then finally, the previews. I was worried Ty would text or something while I was in the movie, even though I told him I'd be unavailable, because he sent me an email at 1117 saying he was headed home and would be online soon. It was about two hours later that he got online (during the movie), so I said goodnight to him.
HP7 P2 was awesome and phenomenal in 3D, but near the end I had to pee so bad that it was making my back hurt even worse! I finally found a time to go and was pleased to see our theater right next to the restrooms. I was gone maybe a minute and a half. It was a great break for my bladder and back.
Once home, I convinced my mom not to run errands because it was about to be traffic time and wouldn't be fun. I said I'd go with her tomorrow. As we were just waiting around until dinner time, I put in my Netflix movie, Burlesque, which was decent, though my room got hot as Hell because of the tv. We eventually brought the tower fan back in to help cool it off.
When the movie finished, we headed out to Torchy's Tacos for dinner. It was alright, but not my favorite. Then we hit up Redbox on the way home and mom bought ice cream, too. Once home, we watched Red, yes, this was my THIRD movie today. It was a good movie -- I quite enjoyed it. After, we watched Suits, then I came to bed.
Now Ty is texting me, so I think I'll go.
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