Disappointed...

Today was the day that my IP's were supposed to find out the sex of the baby...however, I got a call from the Dr's office yesterday telling me that the ultrasound tech was ill, and that we would have to reschedule the ultrasound appointment. :( Sad face!! So, we will have to wait until Tuesday at 5:00pm. Oh...the anticipation!!

I still had a Dr's appointment today to recheck my blood pressure. I was sure that my blood pressure last time was high...not only because of the second cup of coffee that I had, but also because a friend was visiting me from Idaho (Hi Tina!!) and I was excited to have her here...as well as seeing my IP's (intended parents for those who are not familiar with the surro lingo..) since they got back from their trip to Hawaii.

So I went to the appointment...only to have my midwife tell me that they need to refer me to an actual Dr. in their practice...that I might be too high of a risk for a midwife. Insert 2nd sad face here!! I really like Alissa...my midwife, but I understand the need for intervention if such the need arises. So, Kent and I talked...I would like to lower my blood pressure without medication...which means less salt, healthier eating, and (gasp) exercise!! I have a 2nd hand treadmill...down in the garage...sitting there..unused. I have yoga dvd's...again..unused. I am afraid of the yoga...and don't laugh...but this is REAL to me. I can't relax...I have a serious problem with it...kind of like getting a massage...NOPE!! I just can't do it!! Kent tells me that I need to just let go...and see...for me...letting go means letting go of control. Not that I am a control freak mind you...it's control of my body...I guess. I don't know...I don't know...I don't know!! Kent LOVES getting massages....he could have one EVERY WEEK if the budget allowed it. He is lucky to get one (we are talking by a professional..not by me) every other month. And I just don't get it. But again...that is just me. One mans massage is another mans Snickers candy bar. :P

I guess I just don't want to let anyone down by this higher than what it's supposed to be blood pressure. I did go out and get a better blood pressure monitor...Alissa told me that the wrist ones are OK...but the one that is like a real cuff that fits above your elbow is best. And I will keep track...daily...and if I can lower it...then maybe I won't need the Dr. and can go back to my midwife.

Tomorrow is my last day at Costco...telling people how to put 2 loaves of bread into a bag. Seems on the simple side huh? Do you know how many people are so set in their ways that they just want their 2 loaves of Oatnut bread and they don't want to hassle with a stupid bag? Or the lady that took just one loaf of bread and I kindly explained to her that the price is $5.49 for 2 loaves of bread...and that it's called "Pick Two" for a reason. She threw the bread back on the shelf and told me in no uncertain terms that she only wanted one loaf of bread...and that I could keep it all for all she cared. "Have a nice day...(grumble grumble) Lady!!" Who peed in her Bran Flakes anyways?? So tomorrow I will be done...done with the "where is the dog food, and where is the maple syrup...and where is this and where is that...and why do they always move everything around all the time in Costco??" Done with the questions of..."what are you doing? Holding up the wall?" My reply is "Yup...and I am getting paid to do it!!" I will go back to me being a stay at home mom...and I can get back to blogging here and there...(I know..it's been a while!!) And I can go back to being able to ask someone at Costco where such and such is. :)