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Good Health Care Debate Article

Thanks to "A" who posted this in a networking forum I'm on. It clears up a lot of questions. And I still haven't found the longer version of that bill. I guess I need to look harder. Feeling too icky at the moment though.

The Five Biggest Lies in the Health Care Debate

And to be quite honest, a few of them sound so patently ridiculous, that if you took them at face value just because someone else told you they were true... well then it frightens me. I'm not saying the government can't do very wrong things. I'm just saying it's amazing what people will swallow without doing any research on their own whatsoever.

Bleary

Yes. I am up at 6:25AM despite the fact that I do not need to be because along with not being able to breathe, I have had my first attack of heartburn.... ever. Oh joyous day. We all should try everything once after all huh?

Octopus Helper

Good for hanging the diapers with style - compliments of Ikea.*


*With whom I have a mad, mad love affair. Shhh

Sick

At first I thought maybe I was developing some new allergy, as one has already popped up that I never had before. But no, I believe I have caught a cold. Why is it that everything feels like a threat to your baby when you're pregnant? But logically I know that he'll be fine. He's been moving non-stop since yesterday. OK - maybe he stops for 10 minutes or even an hour here or there, but then he's moving with urgency shortly thereafter. Is this indicative of how he'll be? Oh no. Maybe he'll resemble his father in more than just looks.

Anyway, my question is: Is there anything I can do to ease the stuffed up nose, sore throat and such while I'm trying to sleep? It makes it pretty miserable, and my doctor is not in to call.

Anatomy Scan Results

To say I get anxious before each Doctor's appointment is a little bit of an understatement. I don't actually feel all that anxious, but I have nightmares to write home about the day or two before... usually dealing with the baby. This appointment was a biggie as I was to find out the results of our anatomy scan (other than BOY. :)

What a fucking GIANT relief to find that he is all healthy as far as they can tell! No evidence of any abnormalities, and growth seems right on track! WAHOOO! I could expire from relief at this whole pregnancy so far, let me tell you. He's my little champ. He's getting a high five when he gets outta there.

Everything seems on track with me too. The only thing we're a little worried about is a tendency to get a pounding heartbeat and nausea if I haven't gotten enough rest. The doctor thinks it's still to do with electrolytes, but since it's still happening (usually only in the AM) even with my continued intake of around 32 oz a day, he wants me to have my GP do an EKG just in case. I do have a benign murmur. Could that have anything to do with it?

In my daily life, work is getting harder - especially in this heat. Doctor says to no longer lift over 25 pounds and to take frequent breaks. It's just difficult because you don't want to put too much on your coworkers. He says that my career should be fine though and since I'm physically active, I should actually be healthier.

Because of work though, I've been getting a lot of leg aches at night along with a lower back ache. I have to look into pregnancy orthotics. Does anyone have tips on good ones? I was thinking about that back support thing that holds up your belly too. Again - any info?

And finally, I've started spotting just a teeny bit of colostrum from my huge left Mama. I noticed it the other day on my shirt and brushed it off as nothing. It couldn't be YET right? But then last night, here it came again.. completely unmistakable. The funny thing is, when I check the offender, there's no sign of it. So weird. Does this bode well for my ability to breast feed? It's something about which I've been very worried.

Other than the usual pregnancy weirdness, I feel pretty darn good. My emotions are hectic, but way better than during the clomid and injectibles days, so I can handle it.

First Registry Gift

We got our first registry gift in the mail yesterday! WOO HOO! It was the snap and go car seat carrier/stroller. We were very excited. It's even better than Christmas! Hub did a rough assembly in about 5 minutes so that he could push it around and pretend to coo at the non-existent baby (or car seat for that matter) clipped into it. Pretty cute, I must admit. I guess he'll make an ok Dad. ;)