Today I saw my baby bouncing/jumping in my tummy. I had a Dr. appointment, we were listening for the heartbeat and we just heard lots of noise. The Dr. said it was moving around so he went and grabbed the "look inside your tummy" machine and I got to see an excited little baby :) It was pretty cute. It actually looks like a baby now! Less like a gummy bear, more like a cinnimon bear. it got me all excited. I am feeling super emotional today, I think it is due to excitement/fear.
John and I got our offer accepted on our house. Now we just have to do the miles of paperwork it takes to get an FHA loan *yay*. This next week we are getting the house inspected so we know we aren't trying to buy a 'lemon'. I try not to let money stress me out but last night I had a dream about messing up my credit score so bad John was yelling at me and cutting up all our credit cards. It is a good thing that is not reality. I am stepping up and being super strict with my spending for the family. It sounds silly to me and difficult at the same time to balance our gas and food under a certain amount different then usual. I know I can do it, it just hurts my brain. For all those people out there who have no problem with numbers and left brain stuff, my hat is off to you.
Oh, and I am getting sick less lately *yay*
Love, Mimi
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Dentist, you've got to love him.
My mouth hurts today.
On Tuesday I went to the dentist to have a cleaning. When they called me to remind me I had an appointment, i tried to cancel it due to the $$ I still owe from my last visit to Dr. Stanley.
Dr. Stanly is a salesman, and a pretty good dentist too.
The receptionist who called me assured me that my regular cleanings are covered by my insurance and I wouldn't have to pay a dime to get a good polish.
Reluctantly, I showed up early to my morning appointment with hope of preventing further $$$$ of mine in Dr. Stanley's pockets.
The nice blond hygienist with the cool face scar sat me in the first chair, closest to the door. My dentist office has high tech computer screens that show exactly what the assistants are looking at, filling out, my mouth history and my appointments. After an overview of the things that are wrong with my mouth she asks me if I floss regularly. I hate this question because I always say yes.... but it is always a lie.
It pings my insides to admit I am not a regular flosser, I have never been good at remembering it is as important as brushing. Don't get me wrong I floss, but is more of a convenience thing then a habit. Over and over again I find myself in that dentist chair with that bright light shining in my eyes, swearing that I am a regular flosser. Bloody gums just don't lie.
By this time I am laying down with her hands in my mouth listening to the same description of how to floss correctly. It is really hard to want to floss like the assistant tells me, it hurts!
Next step in my visit is this new sonic tool pick-thingie that feels like i am getting a sunburn on my gums. The hygienist keeps apologizing because she can see my tightly squinted eyes through my big orange protective goggles. The manual scraper stuff she was doing wasn't pleasant but I was relived when i saw her bust out the scratchy toothpaste and the buffer.
I always have thought that the polisher-brush tool was pretty similar to a floor buffer.
Anyway, After my cleaning was all said and done and my mouth was a little achy. I got to pick a green toothbrush and wait for the dentist to come appraise my teeth. Patiently sitting, I caught myself staring at the tool tray wondering how much my gums really did bleed. The assistant came in after 5 minutes of waiting and apologized for Dr. Stanley, apparently he was on a important call. After 5 more minutes the Dentist came and sat down next to me, armed with his white smile and witty humor. Once again it was pointed out to me how important flossing is and brushing and how I could do them better. After peering at my teeth he sent me home with 17$ toothpaste and a reminder of the crown I need to get when I pay off my bill.
Well, today my teeth hurt because i have been flossing daily and I have been told that my mouth will get used to it. One day i hope to walk into Dr. Stanley's office and walk out without having to pay for anything.
It is times like this I am really glad I have teeth, chewing would suck without them.
On Tuesday I went to the dentist to have a cleaning. When they called me to remind me I had an appointment, i tried to cancel it due to the $$ I still owe from my last visit to Dr. Stanley.
Dr. Stanly is a salesman, and a pretty good dentist too.
The receptionist who called me assured me that my regular cleanings are covered by my insurance and I wouldn't have to pay a dime to get a good polish.
Reluctantly, I showed up early to my morning appointment with hope of preventing further $$$$ of mine in Dr. Stanley's pockets.
The nice blond hygienist with the cool face scar sat me in the first chair, closest to the door. My dentist office has high tech computer screens that show exactly what the assistants are looking at, filling out, my mouth history and my appointments. After an overview of the things that are wrong with my mouth she asks me if I floss regularly. I hate this question because I always say yes.... but it is always a lie.
It pings my insides to admit I am not a regular flosser, I have never been good at remembering it is as important as brushing. Don't get me wrong I floss, but is more of a convenience thing then a habit. Over and over again I find myself in that dentist chair with that bright light shining in my eyes, swearing that I am a regular flosser. Bloody gums just don't lie.
By this time I am laying down with her hands in my mouth listening to the same description of how to floss correctly. It is really hard to want to floss like the assistant tells me, it hurts!
Next step in my visit is this new sonic tool pick-thingie that feels like i am getting a sunburn on my gums. The hygienist keeps apologizing because she can see my tightly squinted eyes through my big orange protective goggles. The manual scraper stuff she was doing wasn't pleasant but I was relived when i saw her bust out the scratchy toothpaste and the buffer.
I always have thought that the polisher-brush tool was pretty similar to a floor buffer.
Anyway, After my cleaning was all said and done and my mouth was a little achy. I got to pick a green toothbrush and wait for the dentist to come appraise my teeth. Patiently sitting, I caught myself staring at the tool tray wondering how much my gums really did bleed. The assistant came in after 5 minutes of waiting and apologized for Dr. Stanley, apparently he was on a important call. After 5 more minutes the Dentist came and sat down next to me, armed with his white smile and witty humor. Once again it was pointed out to me how important flossing is and brushing and how I could do them better. After peering at my teeth he sent me home with 17$ toothpaste and a reminder of the crown I need to get when I pay off my bill.
Well, today my teeth hurt because i have been flossing daily and I have been told that my mouth will get used to it. One day i hope to walk into Dr. Stanley's office and walk out without having to pay for anything.
It is times like this I am really glad I have teeth, chewing would suck without them.
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