Catching up on the last 12 days

I know, I know. It's been a while. It's been crazy here. I'm trying my best to keep it up to date, then realized it's been like over 12 days since my last entry. Friday I had an appointment with an otologist (ear doctor), who confirmed what a lot of people already know: my hearing is bad. But also enlightened me to the fact that it's probably always been like that, which weirdly helps me feel better about it. I guess if I've survived 30 years like this, then it's not that bad. I had an Endocrine appointment yesterday, and surprise, surprise, they upped my slow-acting insulin dose to 18 units at night. I have had several people ask me how the insulin affects the baby. My understanding is this: insulin is natural, but yes, having extra insulin running around in your system may wreak some havoc on your body. But it is worse for the baby to be exposed to high glucose levels, as it grows too fast and too big, and may cause some health problems in the fetus. Now just because they upped my dose doesn't mean my diabetes is "really bad" or "worse". I actually have a pretty good handle on it. The Drs want me at a really ideal level which is lower than levels for non-pregnant people. So my sugar levels are actually quite okay.

Weirdest thing I heard this week: baby wipe warmer. Somebody actually told me it was like a necessary thing, up there with stroller, car seat, and crib. Baby wipe warmer. That sounds like those towel warmers they sell at The Sharper Image. Apparently, cold wipees kinda shocks infants and stimulates boys to pee in your face and girls to cry. ??? Maybe something to put on my baby registry...

I haven't felt the baby move yet. I don't know the sex yet. I feel fine but moody and get easily pissed off. I'm tired a lot. I have half of my floors in now. They installed carpeting, but the wood laminate doesn't get done till Friday. I changed out all the locks in the house (5!) by myself. And Adal helped me with the installation of a new deadbolt on the back door. We are still undecided as to colors, and wish we could have somebody come in and tell us what we like and get it done. I feel I can't focus on the baby if the house isn't ready. AND my shipment from Greece is FINALLY going to be sent, via SS Enterprise, on July 28th. So MAYBE I'll get it before Halloween. And yes, I am no longer going to the dietitian. I made an executive decision that I know what the hell I'm doing, and I'm doing it fine. I still haven't gained any weight which is normal in my condition. And I eat pretty darn well. So there. A lot of people ask me about work. Ehh. It's okay. I hate driving to work and driving back, because I feel so sleepy on the road. I have to slap my face a few times and try to sing along with the radio to stay awake. The work is A LOT of paperwork. And when one of my people are out, I have to do some data entry too WHICH I HATE. Right now the paper is backed up so bad on my desk that I'm starting a new pile on another desk. Oh well. And I have no motivation to stay later because that means more time in traffic. But it's not that bad. I'll survive.

Okay, I wrote my quota for the week. In two weeks I have another big ultrasound appointment, and who knows? We might know the sex!!!