Lil' October Pumpkins 2013

[goddess25]

Craigslist and consignment stores are an excellent idea..or I might pop into the states and buy one much cheaper.

 

[tx614]

We got ours on Craigslist! It was too good to pass up, the people were moving and it was hardly used for a fraction of the price!

Recliner sounds nice too though! We may get one of those for the living room.

 

[Junebugs]

At my 20 week ultrasound our baby was head down but I can feel he/she flipping all the tine... sometimes I get hard kicks in the cervix/bladder and sometimes they are at the top

 

[MirandaH]

My baby has been in the same spot for every scan that I have had. I thought that she was flipping, but she either isn't, or she really likes the spot she is in, and it is not head down. They have mentioned it to me at the last two appointments, and I am getting irritated, because I believe that we all still have plenty of time and I have enough to worry about right now, without adding more on that is unnecessary.

In related news, I went to my appointment today and am down another 4 pounds, which brings my total weight loss up to 23 pounds. And the neurologist can't get me in until September 9th!!! I don't know if I will make it that long.

 

[girlnboots]

Wow, Miranda. I know they probably have other patients, but you'd think a neurologist would have a sense of urgency with the situation. Are there any other ones in a nearby town that could get you in sooner?

Btw, I think it was you that mentioned your baby was measuring 2 days ahead at your last scan? Mine was too! I just noticed we have the same due date, haha. What a neat coincidence!

 

[goddess25]

Tired this morning at work..last night was the night that my baby decided to summersault while kicking and bunching my insides all night long..he/she finally fell asleep around 5am then my alarm went off.

Sorry to hear the neurologist can't see you till September Miranda..

 

[Sbmack]

Miranda, that seems so far away. I hope something comes up and they can see you sooner. You'd think you'd move to the front of the line because you're pregnant!

 

[Murmers0110]

That's so far off Miranda! I can't believe they are treating you that way!

 

[ptr]

Wow, September? Might as well cancel it and give birth because at this rate you'd be already there

 

[MirandaH]

Thanks everyone, I feel the same way about all of it. The doctor's office said they called every neurologist that takes my insurance and September 9th was the soonest anyone could get me in. They told them that I was pregnant and from what I am hearing, they really fought for me, but I guess that I can understand. It would make sense that anyone needing to see a neurologist has a serious problem and needs to be seen as soon as possible. I guess I am just going to have to keep riding it out as I have been.

 

[goddess25]

Any way you could at least pay privately for a consult so you know what is going on?

 

[MirandaH]

Any way you could at least pay privately for a consult so you know what is going on?

Unfortunately, no. My ex went to see a neurologist and the bill for the initial consult was over $2000. On top of that, neurologists around here do not take self-pay. Even if you are a billionaire and can pay for everything up front, they won't take anyone that does not have insurance. I have no idea why this is, if people offer to pay in full up front, even adding extra money in case it is more than they think it will be, but you can't get an appointment if you are self pay or without a referral. At least I have the referral, but for the most part, you can't even call and make an appointment yourself until you are in. The doctor's office has to do it and you don't get to choose when your appointment will be. They tell you when to be there and you better not have plans.

 

[MirandaH]

Well, the shit hit the fan last night. We got a call from DH's cousin who was beyond pissed that she had not been told about the baby...and then we got the call from his aunt...and then we got the call from his grandmother. They were the only ones left that didn't know. He and his cousin haven't been close since their other grandmother died. His aunt wasn't told, because she would tell grandma. Grandma is hurt and angry that she was the last to be told. I knew this was exactly what was going to happen, because I would be upset if I were her also.

 

[goddess25]

It was bound to happen eventually under the circumstances. At least the news is out now.

 

[tx614]

I am sorry Miranda

Like Goddess said though, at least the news is out. It will be nice to not have to keep it a secret anymore.

 

[KalonKiki]

Oh Miranda, I'm so sorry about all the crap that's happening! It really sucks that you can't get in any sooner than September. I really hope that you'll be okay for that long.

I'm also sorry that your DH's grandmother, cousin, and aunt had to find out that way. I would be upset too if I was the last to know that one of my close family members was having a baby (like one of my siblings, or my own children or grandchildren). At least they know now though, so there's no more hiding it on your DH's part.

 

[Murmers0110]

It was bound to happen. I never understood why he was hiding it. Can you explain that again? If you don't mind.

 

[Jaymelynn]

Any way you could at least pay privately for a consult so you know what is going on?

Unfortunately, no. My ex went to see a neurologist and the bill for the initial consult was over $2000. On top of that, neurologists around here do not take self-pay. Even if you are a billionaire and can pay for everything up front, they won't take anyone that does not have insurance. I have no idea why this is, if people offer to pay in full up front, even adding extra money in case it is more than they think it will be, but you can't get an appointment if you are self pay or without a referral. At least I have the referral, but for the most part, you can't even call and make an appointment yourself until you are in. The doctor's office has to do it and you don't get to choose when your appointment will be. They tell you when to be there and you better not have plans.

I am sorry you are having these awful headaches. I understand how difficult it is getting these appointments- especially as a new patient. I dont know if it will help, but when my neurologist has no availability I ask to be on a wait list and if anyone cancels they call and squeeze me in. It probably worked only a handful on times, but maybe you will get lucky.

 

[tx614]

Happy Eggplant Jaymelynn!! I can't wait to be a new fruit. Seems like I have been a papaya for a long time. I wonder how many weeks the eggplant is.

 

[Jaymelynn]

Happy Eggplant Jaymelynn!! I can't wait to be a new fruit. Seems like I have been a papaya for a long time. I wonder how many weeks the eggplant is.

Haha! I felt like I was a papaya for two weeks instead of one. You only have 1 more day until you get the eggplant too.