Max has been vomiting continuously since about 6pm yesterday evening. GAH! He's not running a fever or anything, so hopefully its just a quick bug or something.
CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
So Frustrated!
OMG! I'm just so frustrated right now. Today has not been a good day.
First of all. Aspen didn't get her vaccinations over three weeks ago because she was sick. But at that appointment we also learned that our insurance didn't cover her vaccinations (well they will, but they apply it to the deductible and they would be full price and we would have to pay that full price) so we owed our pediatrician like $500 for her two month and four month vaccinations. They told us that we should take her to a Health Department because they have discounted vaccinations there and they would be cheaper. So I thought, fine, I'll take her there once she starts feeling better. Well 3 1/2 weeks later she is FINALLY feeling better so I go today after my classes to go to the Health Department for her shots.
On the way there I couldn't find the building so I accidentally passed it up. So I had to go to the next block to go drive back around. I came to a STOP sign and stopped, and started to go again. I didn't realize it was a two way stop and a guy in a truck hits my truck as he's coming through the intersection. GREAT! censored It's obviously my fault because I ran the stop sign at a two way stop. So we had to wait in the middle of the intersection for the police to come and take our information. Max thought it was exciting though because he got to see a police officer. LOL. The guy's truck wasn't hurt at all, and but now I have a big busted hole in my front bumper.
I finally get back in my truck and go back around the block and get parked (at a meter on the street) by the Health Department. I get Max and Aspen out of the truck and in the stroller. Oh I forgot to mention it's raining today so it's cold and wet and just a pain trying to get everyone out of the truck and into the building.
Once I get in the building I told the lady in the lobby that I was there to get some vaccinations. But she said that since I wasn't there for government help I couldn't get the vaccinations there. They only do it if you are there for assistance. I couldn't believe it! All that I had just gone through to get there and they wouldn't let us come in for the shots. GRRRRR!!!!
I called the pedi back and told them what was going on and they said that I could try some different places. They gave me a list of places to go to get the shots for a discounted price. I called several of them and nobody had anything available. I FINALLY got a place to give us an appointment and then they asked if we had insurance. I told her we did, but we needed to get them someplace else because they were too expensive with our insurance. She then tells me that they only give discounted vaccinations to people without any insurance or if your insurance won't pay for them at all. WTH!?! I told her that the insurance won't pay for them until we meet Aspen's deductible and that we will have to pay out of pocket for the more expensive ones at our pediatrician. She said she didn't think that we would qualify because of that. But she gave us the appointment anyways until I find out for sure.
Now I just don't know what to do. Our pedi doesn't want us to get them there because they have to bill us for them, but we can't go somewhere else for them because we have insurance even though they won't pay for them.
I'm not sure where I go from here. I guess just call the pedi back and see what they say about it.
On top of all that, I've been awake since 2:00am. I had a huge test to study for at 8am this morning. I wanted to study more last night after Max and Aspen went to sleep but Max was having trouble going to sleep. So I laid down with him and fell asleep myself. So I woke up at 2:00 this morning so I could study for the test.
I'm just so tired of today and want it to be tomorrow.
First of all. Aspen didn't get her vaccinations over three weeks ago because she was sick. But at that appointment we also learned that our insurance didn't cover her vaccinations (well they will, but they apply it to the deductible and they would be full price and we would have to pay that full price) so we owed our pediatrician like $500 for her two month and four month vaccinations. They told us that we should take her to a Health Department because they have discounted vaccinations there and they would be cheaper. So I thought, fine, I'll take her there once she starts feeling better. Well 3 1/2 weeks later she is FINALLY feeling better so I go today after my classes to go to the Health Department for her shots.
On the way there I couldn't find the building so I accidentally passed it up. So I had to go to the next block to go drive back around. I came to a STOP sign and stopped, and started to go again. I didn't realize it was a two way stop and a guy in a truck hits my truck as he's coming through the intersection. GREAT! censored It's obviously my fault because I ran the stop sign at a two way stop. So we had to wait in the middle of the intersection for the police to come and take our information. Max thought it was exciting though because he got to see a police officer. LOL. The guy's truck wasn't hurt at all, and but now I have a big busted hole in my front bumper.
I finally get back in my truck and go back around the block and get parked (at a meter on the street) by the Health Department. I get Max and Aspen out of the truck and in the stroller. Oh I forgot to mention it's raining today so it's cold and wet and just a pain trying to get everyone out of the truck and into the building.
Once I get in the building I told the lady in the lobby that I was there to get some vaccinations. But she said that since I wasn't there for government help I couldn't get the vaccinations there. They only do it if you are there for assistance. I couldn't believe it! All that I had just gone through to get there and they wouldn't let us come in for the shots. GRRRRR!!!!
I called the pedi back and told them what was going on and they said that I could try some different places. They gave me a list of places to go to get the shots for a discounted price. I called several of them and nobody had anything available. I FINALLY got a place to give us an appointment and then they asked if we had insurance. I told her we did, but we needed to get them someplace else because they were too expensive with our insurance. She then tells me that they only give discounted vaccinations to people without any insurance or if your insurance won't pay for them at all. WTH!?! I told her that the insurance won't pay for them until we meet Aspen's deductible and that we will have to pay out of pocket for the more expensive ones at our pediatrician. She said she didn't think that we would qualify because of that. But she gave us the appointment anyways until I find out for sure.
Now I just don't know what to do. Our pedi doesn't want us to get them there because they have to bill us for them, but we can't go somewhere else for them because we have insurance even though they won't pay for them.
I'm not sure where I go from here. I guess just call the pedi back and see what they say about it.
On top of all that, I've been awake since 2:00am. I had a huge test to study for at 8am this morning. I wanted to study more last night after Max and Aspen went to sleep but Max was having trouble going to sleep. So I laid down with him and fell asleep myself. So I woke up at 2:00 this morning so I could study for the test.
I'm just so tired of today and want it to be tomorrow.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Get Well Vibes Needed!
Aspen is still sick :( I thought she was getting better and even called the pediatrician today to make sure it was ok if I took her to get her vaccinations. Then after lunch she started puking and within an hour she puked like 6 times. All day and evening she has puked anytime I have nursed her. We gave her a little bit of pedialyte earlier and some applesauce and she seems to be doing a little better. I called the pedi back and they said to just let it run its course and that as long as she isn't running a fever they don't need to see her. I will of course take her in if she is showing signs of dehydration. I just feel bad because she has been sick for over three weeks now. First it was a lot of congestion, then a fever for a few days then for the past two weeks she has had a horrible cough and now she's been puking. Poor thing! She's still our happy little girl though. She's all smiles for the most part!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Weekly Update 11/20
I've been SO busy lately! I feel guilty for being on the computer at all. School is kicking my butt. But should be over soon. I can't wait until Christmas break. I really want to spend some quality time with Max and Aspen without worrying about whether or not I should be studying.
I did get some Christmas shopping done the other day. I'm pretty much finished with Max and have one more thing to get for Aspen. I'm sure some odds and ends will be bought between now and Christmas for their stockings, but nothing major.
I also have a photo session to finish proofing and get back to a client. I did a session with an 18 month old boy the other day and he was SO cute! His mom is in nursing school like me so she totally understands if I don't get them back to her right away. Hopefully they will be done by this weekend though.
Oh and we are all starting to feel better now. Poor Aspen has been sick for over 3 weeks now. I think she is finally well enough to get her vaccinations. I was going to take her tomorrow, but I'll probably wait until next Monday or Tuesday.
I'm thinking about putting our Christmas tree up this weekend. I can't think of another weekend that I will have available between now and Christmas. So I think that will make Max excited for Christmas! Seems a little early, but oh well.
I also have so many pictures to share from October and November! I'm probably just going to have to post gallery links because I'll never be able to get through them all in seperate posts!
I did get some Christmas shopping done the other day. I'm pretty much finished with Max and have one more thing to get for Aspen. I'm sure some odds and ends will be bought between now and Christmas for their stockings, but nothing major.
I also have a photo session to finish proofing and get back to a client. I did a session with an 18 month old boy the other day and he was SO cute! His mom is in nursing school like me so she totally understands if I don't get them back to her right away. Hopefully they will be done by this weekend though.
Oh and we are all starting to feel better now. Poor Aspen has been sick for over 3 weeks now. I think she is finally well enough to get her vaccinations. I was going to take her tomorrow, but I'll probably wait until next Monday or Tuesday.
I'm thinking about putting our Christmas tree up this weekend. I can't think of another weekend that I will have available between now and Christmas. So I think that will make Max excited for Christmas! Seems a little early, but oh well.
I also have so many pictures to share from October and November! I'm probably just going to have to post gallery links because I'll never be able to get through them all in seperate posts!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Aspen's New Trick
Yesterday Aspen was sitting next to her incrediblock while I was studying and when I looked up she was standing next to it. I had never seen her pull up or anything so I asked Max if he had helped her up. So I sat her back down and watched to see if she would do it again. As soon as I sat her down she reached up and pulled herself up! I couldn't believe it! So I got the camera out to show Curt when he got home. As soon as he got home I told him and he was like, "Oh yeah, I know. She was doing that the other day." Why don't guys tell you these
things?
Anyways, I'm proud of my little girl! She hasn't figured out crawling yet, but I think she is starting to formulate the idea in her head. She's going to keep me busy I think once she figures it out!
Please excuse the dogs, messy floor and the whiny boy Smiley One of these days I'll be able to balance housework, schoolwork and mommyhood.
things?
Anyways, I'm proud of my little girl! She hasn't figured out crawling yet, but I think she is starting to formulate the idea in her head. She's going to keep me busy I think once she figures it out!
Please excuse the dogs, messy floor and the whiny boy Smiley One of these days I'll be able to balance housework, schoolwork and mommyhood.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
6 Month Appointment and Sick Girl
First of all, I can't believe she is already SIX MONTHS OLD!?!? How did that happen so fast?!
Aspen had her 6 month appointment today. However, last night she started running a fever of around 101. So I gave her some tylenol and decided I would have them look at her at her appointment. As for her six month well check, she's doing great. She's meeting all of milestones right on target. The doctor said she looks perfect. He didn't see any signs of any infections or anything to explain the fever, so he figured she may be coming down with something viral. So we didn't do any vaccinations today. I will take her back for those in the next week or so once she starts feeling better.
He did ask what she was eating because her weight gain wasn't much, but he wasn't really overly concerned about it since she seems to be getting enough food. She is still breastfed and gets solids twice a day. I think she is eating plenty so I'm not concerned about it at all.
Her stats today at 6 months 1 week,
14 lbs 1oz (25%) up from 13 lbs 3 oz at 4 months
25" (10-25%) (up from 24" at 4 months)
And a couple pictures from this past week,
Eating green beans for the first time,
Her and Max reading,
Playing with Max's old incrediblock. She LOVES it! I should have saved it and gave it to her for Christmas, lol
Aspen had her 6 month appointment today. However, last night she started running a fever of around 101. So I gave her some tylenol and decided I would have them look at her at her appointment. As for her six month well check, she's doing great. She's meeting all of milestones right on target. The doctor said she looks perfect. He didn't see any signs of any infections or anything to explain the fever, so he figured she may be coming down with something viral. So we didn't do any vaccinations today. I will take her back for those in the next week or so once she starts feeling better.
He did ask what she was eating because her weight gain wasn't much, but he wasn't really overly concerned about it since she seems to be getting enough food. She is still breastfed and gets solids twice a day. I think she is eating plenty so I'm not concerned about it at all.
Her stats today at 6 months 1 week,
14 lbs 1oz (25%) up from 13 lbs 3 oz at 4 months
25" (10-25%) (up from 24" at 4 months)
And a couple pictures from this past week,
Eating green beans for the first time,
Her and Max reading,
Playing with Max's old incrediblock. She LOVES it! I should have saved it and gave it to her for Christmas, lol
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