I'm still alive, but I think I'm losing my mind. Things with the house are nuts. We want to move in this Saturday as planned, but we're not sure that's going to happen. The AC system isn't currently working, and although it was agreed it would be fixed when we closed, there's a lot more wrong than we thought. We're having to go through our realtor to see who is going to cover it and how. Our home warranty might, but the previous owners have some responsibility, but we also think it might still be under a manufacturer's warranty considering the house is only 3 years old. It's a mess.
On a good note, the fence is up, the house is almost totally painted in all the colors we love, and the carpet is nearly done. Let's just say, money is getting tight with all that we're doing, but when all is said and done, everything is going to feel so fresh and new.
Ok, now more bad news. I failed my glucose test. I had a bad feeling I would since I barely made it last time. My midwife really doubts I have gestational diabetes, but I still have to spend Monday morning (after a crazy weekend of moving) and the doctor's for nearly 4 hours. I just hope Olivia is ok since she'll be feeling out of place in the new home and would rather be with Mommy than Daddy.
The other bad news is that I might have MRSA. I have a welt on my thigh the size of silver dollar and it's one of the more painful things I've ever experienced. It was cultured on Monday, but we won't know the results until next week. The drugs they gave me aren't working either, which isn't making it look too good. Please keep me in your prayers. If I do indeed have MRSA, it's a dangerous thing when you're pregnant because the drugs that are best for it are harmful to the baby.
I'm trying to take deep breaths. Anyone want to come over and massage my feet?
Posted by Hannah at March 19, 2008 01:52 PMOh Hannah, the MRSA thing is scary. I will definitely pray about that!!
Posted by: Chas at March 19, 2008 02:10 PMYou're getting slammed from all directions. I hope everything with your health, and the house, works out.
Posted by: shokufeh at March 19, 2008 03:46 PMOh Hannah what a lot to deal with now. I'll keep you in my prayers!!
Posted by: Ani at March 19, 2008 04:29 PMPraying for you. I hope all turns out ok.
Posted by: Leah H. at March 19, 2008 05:08 PMI'm keeping you in my prayers Hannah~that's so much to deal w/all @ once. Please keep us updated. (((big hugs)))
Posted by: Connie at March 19, 2008 05:17 PMI'm so sorry to hear about all the trouble - I hope that your full glucose test comes make clear and you'll be in my prayers for healing of your leg.
Good luck with the house - we are in the process of buying and selling also, and having never sold a house before, I'm finding the whole thing to be horribly overwhelming. Just keep in mind that in time it will all be resolved, you'll be settled in, and enjoying your new house!
Posted by: Midwest Texan at March 19, 2008 05:44 PMWhen it rains it pours hey? (As we say here when the sh*t really hits the fan). I'm sorry to hear about your potential GD - but don't stress about that. I've been through it, and a little diet alteration and you'll be right as rain. I even managed to lose some weight while I was pregnant the first time when the GD kicked in, because I became *very* good at what I ate. Lots of low GI, no sugar, and drink loads of water (easier as the weather warms up!). As for the MRSA, I'm *so* sorry to hear about that. Bear in mind that GD can actually cause large boils too, (my butt was testament to that fact a few times! ha ha overshare). We had a scare with CMV in my early pregnancy (cytomegalovirus) which causes all sorts of nasty things to an un born child, so I understand how you're feeling right now. It turned out I was immune (after rounds of blood tests) - and my hubby had caught it because he'd grown up in the 'first world' where he wasn't exposed to it as a child! Then of course a few weeks ago, I got a rash which suspiciously looked like german measles (yeah so more stress for me) but thank god turned out to be my stretch mark cream causing a reaction. Phew!! Anyway, I'm trying to say that there's always a bright side, even when it seems like there isn't. I will be staying positive for you over here, and sending you good happy, healthy thoughts. Let us know what happens ok?
Posted by: Rainbowfudge at March 21, 2008 01:15 AMI forgot to add that stress, which causes adrenaline release, can also make your pancreas dump glucose into your bloodstream, so try to stay calm and not freak out too much. I used to be amazed when I did those finger prick tests on myself after meals etc, and as soon as I was stressed (I was still working during that pregnancy) the results would be sky high - but what I had eaten was 'correct' - so where possible, try and stay as calm as possible okay?
Posted by: Rainbowfudge at March 21, 2008 01:24 AMAwww, sorry about the possible GD, especially having to wait if you don't have it. I hope that you get all sorted out with moving soon. And finally praying that you don't have MRSA, I know that it isn't a good thing, especially now.
Although i would like to say how different it is from here and where you are. As a nurse I work in the hospital, anyway, we have lots of patients that are on isolation and I have never been once told not to go into rooms with MRSA positive people when I was pregnant. I know it isn't good to have, but it seems we here aren't as bothered by it. Maybe since we see it all the time? Anyway, not sure where that ramble was going, I will pray for good things all around for you :)
Posted by: Emmakirsten at March 23, 2008 08:11 AMJust checking in to see if you guys are all doing ok?? I hope you're getting a chance to move in - and rest somewhere in between!
Posted by: Rainbowfudge at March 24, 2008 07:45 AMHope everything is getting better, esp with the MSRA scare. Thinking about yall...
Posted by: Allison at March 25, 2008 12:05 PM