Wow, I've missed a lot!
I didn't mention it before, but the internet is shut off at my house. I had cable, and for about four months it was only $20/month. After that, they raised my rates to about $42/month. I have two words: Fuck that! So, I had them shut off the cable and I'm going to get the highspeed internet that my mom has. I just have to pay what I owe the phone company before they'll upgrade my service. Then I'll be back online. It's not that much of a hassle to come to my mom's house and check e-mail though. She just lives down the road.
Milt leaves next Saturday for Wisconsin. He had to postpone his class for his CDL a couple of times for various reasons. He'll be gone for at least 3 weeks. Kinda sucks. David is due in 32 days. I'm probably going to be alone in the delivery room. My mom found out she has cysts on her ovary and a thybroid or something in her cervix. She's been having a lot of problems that I'll spare you the details of... but she's having a hysterectomy on September 5th. They're taking everything but the one ovary that doesn't have cysts on it. I hope she's recovered enough to be with me when I go into labor. It'll be cutting it close. And we've pretty much given in to the fact that Milt will more likely than not miss the delivery. I'm a little saddened, but I know the baby will come no matter who is or isn't there.
I went to a breastfeeding class last night. The teacher asked if we were taking childbirth classes too. I said, "Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do that part with or without a class. This is what I'm worried about not being able to do." I feel better after the class. And I'm glad to find out that the lactation consultant offers her services free of charge. So, if I need any help, I can call her and she'll be there. I really want to do it this time. I've always wanted to, but I've got my heart set on it this time. I know it's best for the baby.
My next appointment with the OB is on the 29th, then it's once a week until D Day. We'll start measuring and doing more "intimate" examinations. I hate stirrups. >.<
I'm getting excited. I always say I can't wait until I can see what he looks like. I'm sure he'll be cute. All my kids have been so far. :)
The kids are scheduled for a sibling class on September 7th. We're going to take a tour of the birthing center and show the kids a newborn. They'll make "Welcome Home" cards for the new baby. The lady I talked to said that kids between 3 and 7 are the usual ages for the class. Hopefully this will help them to better understand what will be going on. They still ask me every morning if Baby David is here yet. I think they believe he will just show up in the bassinet one night while they're asleep. I told them we have to go to the hospital and the doctor will take the baby out of Mommy's belly. Caroline asked if they'd cut him out. I've always been one for honesty with my kids, so I told her exactly how they'd take him out. She seemed amused at the thought. Joshua is still a little young I think, but he's still curious. Just not as many questions as Caroline.
Well, I'm getting hot over here at Mom's and I still have e-mail to skim through before I go home. Milt's only called me about six times in the last hour. Bye for now!
Milt leaves next Saturday for Wisconsin. He had to postpone his class for his CDL a couple of times for various reasons. He'll be gone for at least 3 weeks. Kinda sucks. David is due in 32 days. I'm probably going to be alone in the delivery room. My mom found out she has cysts on her ovary and a thybroid or something in her cervix. She's been having a lot of problems that I'll spare you the details of... but she's having a hysterectomy on September 5th. They're taking everything but the one ovary that doesn't have cysts on it. I hope she's recovered enough to be with me when I go into labor. It'll be cutting it close. And we've pretty much given in to the fact that Milt will more likely than not miss the delivery. I'm a little saddened, but I know the baby will come no matter who is or isn't there.
I went to a breastfeeding class last night. The teacher asked if we were taking childbirth classes too. I said, "Well, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do that part with or without a class. This is what I'm worried about not being able to do." I feel better after the class. And I'm glad to find out that the lactation consultant offers her services free of charge. So, if I need any help, I can call her and she'll be there. I really want to do it this time. I've always wanted to, but I've got my heart set on it this time. I know it's best for the baby.
My next appointment with the OB is on the 29th, then it's once a week until D Day. We'll start measuring and doing more "intimate" examinations. I hate stirrups. >.<
I'm getting excited. I always say I can't wait until I can see what he looks like. I'm sure he'll be cute. All my kids have been so far. :)
The kids are scheduled for a sibling class on September 7th. We're going to take a tour of the birthing center and show the kids a newborn. They'll make "Welcome Home" cards for the new baby. The lady I talked to said that kids between 3 and 7 are the usual ages for the class. Hopefully this will help them to better understand what will be going on. They still ask me every morning if Baby David is here yet. I think they believe he will just show up in the bassinet one night while they're asleep. I told them we have to go to the hospital and the doctor will take the baby out of Mommy's belly. Caroline asked if they'd cut him out. I've always been one for honesty with my kids, so I told her exactly how they'd take him out. She seemed amused at the thought. Joshua is still a little young I think, but he's still curious. Just not as many questions as Caroline.
Well, I'm getting hot over here at Mom's and I still have e-mail to skim through before I go home. Milt's only called me about six times in the last hour. Bye for now!