Day 221: Packing

I woke up and was changing one of the stinkiest and messiest (though contained) diapers of Eisley's, this morning at about 0846 and I was on the phone to my doctor's office.  They told me she was out of the office today, so I asked to see Dr. C, but he didn't have anything until 1500.  There was only one appointment available this morning, with Dr. A, and it was at 0915.  I agreed and hung up the phone.  It was now 0849.

I finished the FIVE-wipe clean-up of Eis, then put her in her crib and turned on the mobile, as I knew she wouldn't be going back to sleep.  I ran into my room, threw on my yoga pants, put on a jacket and a hat, grabbed my purse, took my thyroid pill, and took the video monitor to Dad.  I told him I had to go to the doctor and I'd explain later, but there were two bottles out on the table and to give them to Eis because I didn't have time to feed her.

I was in the car by 0855 and luckily there was no traffic, so I got to the office by 0910.  They called me back and I told Dr. A, whom I'd never met, about my anxiety, irritability, and general moodiness and fatigue.  I also told him about the hair loss, to which he said he didn't think a dermatologist would do anything, but gave me a referral anyway.  Then he said they'd take my blood to see if my levels are heading in the right direction and left.  I had my blood taken, from my hand, and left.

I went to CVS to pick up my allergy meds, then I went to the post office and mailed a box to Tyler.  It took 35 minutes waiting at the post office. It was ridiculous! There was one guy working and he was taking his sweet time and every customer in front of me was an idiot and didn't know how to do things... like use the automated machine.

When I got home, I had to start packing for the trip to DC tomorrow.  I had to pick out Eisley's outfits, plus mine, which was hard because most of my clothes still don't fit (at least not in a flattering way).  Then I tried to gather all the odds and ends she would need to keep warm if we went anywhere and meds and toys and other things. I found myself wandering around and around looking at stuff, but not knowing what to do or pack.

Many things I was stuck on because I can't pack them until the morning. It also didn't help that Eis was exceptionally whiny all day, which made it difficult to get any momentum going with the packing.  I was constantly having to feed her or change her or burp her or just hold her because she wouldn't stop complaining.  I can only hope I don't forget anything major.

I did record this video of Eis in her jumperoo.  Her little legs go crazy!

The other day, I was sending pics to Michelle of things that Eis or I needed.  Puck really wanted to be in them both...

I'm a bit stressy about tomorrow.  The idea of a fussy baby (which is Eis) on a flight an in the airport and having to nap in my arms... geesh :/