87 Days

... or 12 weeks, 3 days. Almost done with the first trimester. I really can't believe it. I know the "hard" part is still to come, but the beginning has really flown!

I am surprised I am not really showing yet; I always have before with the other kids. Or maybe I just wanted to before, so I probably carried myself differently I guess. Right now, I just look more "fluffy" (that's what I'm calling it). The days where I won't be able to see my shoes are coming soon, so I will just appreciate one more weekend in non-maternity jeans.

Not much change this last week. The only additional fun is a urinary tract infection I came down with yesterday (woo hoo!). It progressively got worse all afternoon as my in-laws were over to help Jim with the patio, so after everyone left, I called the on-call doctor to ask if there was something I could take OTC or if I should go into the prompt care. He offered to call me in a prescription instead. That was nice. My regular pharmacy is only open until 5 on Sundays so I had to get the number for the CVS across from the hospital.

I waited some time and went to pick up the prescription. I double-checked that it was okay to take with my other meds, since they don't have them in their system and didn't want to risk a drug interaction, AND I checked to make sure it was okay to take while pregnant. All was okay, until I got home and read the directions and drug information.

Hold the boat... This stuff specifically says it is for a bladder infection and should only be taken if deemed very necessary while pregnant because it can cause a blood disorder in the baby. WTH! I don't have a bladder infection (or so I thought) and I am already taking a blood thinner that I am not sure how it will affect the baby's blood, so I don't really think it is wise to take this medication. Maybe the doctor misunderstood my symptoms. I know I shouldn't be so untrusting, but MD does not stand for "Mighty and Devine". Accidents happen. Misunderstandings are the reason for malpractice insurance. I decided to overload on H2O and a little bit of tylenol until the morning when I can talk to my doctor.

I called him today and everything is fine (now I feel stupid because UTIs and bladder infections are kinda the same thing - and because I didn't take the drug last night, I could be one dose closer to a little relief) URGH!

I did have a bit of a craving yesterday. While waiting for the prescription to be filled, I wanted something chewy and sweet. Not crunchy, not melty. Not chocolate or fruity. Just sweet and chewy. So I found a little package of mini Cow Tales. They hit the spot! (Yummy!) :)

Xavier went to scout camp last week and LOVED it! I am so proud of him. He did the zip line and monkey bridge and a bunch of other stuff (I) would have never tried. They had great weather and most of his den was there too, so it was a good experience and I am sure he and Jim will go next year too.

Emma and I went to see Hannah Montana: The Movie Friday night. It was so cute. Yes, hokey, but sweet. Emma sang throughout the entire movie and she was on Cloud 9 because Hannah AND Taylor Swift were in the same movie. What more could a 3 year old girl ask for (oh, yah, we had popcorn and malted milkballs for dinner). :) Everybody needs a junk day like that every once in a while.

All in all, it was a good week - and thanks to family, we are much closer to having the patio finished.