Rant: Thank God she is not a Midwife

I went to Avalon this morning for an ultrasound because I was concerned about a possible decrease in the baby's movements.  I probably slept for 5 hours last night and I was exhausted and anxious to say the least.  After the ultrasound I met with the Nurse Practioner (NP), who I have not respect for since the first time I met her she told me that walking my 87 pound dog was not exercise and that I should watch the Jersey Shore reality show.  Anyway, I told her that I didn't want to work any longer and I was seeking her advice.  She went on and on about equal rights in the workplace for women and how pregnancy is not a disability.  She shared with me how she is 20 years older than me and worked in corporate America before entering nursing.  She said that in her day women fought for pregnancy not to be labled as a disability and to be treated equally.  She also said that as long as I am expecting full time pay, my employer should expect full time work.  She said that even at 37 weeks pregnant, I should be leaving after my boss every night and that everyone in my office is feeling stressed due to the Gala coming up in three weeks.  I couldn't beleive what she was saying.  After meeting with her, I asked to meet with one of the midwives who told me that I could go out on disability now if I wanted to since I work for the State of NJ and they do define pregancy after 36 weeks a disability, but that I would need to get the paperwork from HR.  I was so frustrated and I told her that I would get back to her.  However, I appreciated her approach and kind nature.  I only have 7 more working days left as I originally planned for my last day in the office to be October 15th, and so I might just stick it out.  However, I need to express my feelings about the NP to one of the midwives next time I am there.  As the title of this post reads, thank GOD the NP does not deliver babies.  I would refuse to have her attend my baby's birth.  And I hope to never see her again.

In other news, the crib and dresser arrived yesterday and is getting all set up with the crib sheets, ect.  The only thing left to do is put the blinds and curtains up and put the clothes away.

Awaiting Baby Summers

38 1/2 weeks pregnant

Today we installed the car seat and I washed the newborn clothes. I never thought I would be superstitious, but I am. However, I'm getting anxious about the baby's arrival and want to be prepared in case he is born early.

Next on the list is to pack the hospital bag. I already made list of things I will pack such as my eye pillow, my favorite bed pillow, burts bees lip balm, bathing suit in hopes that I will have the chance to labor in the birthing tub.

Tuesday the crib and dresser are being delivered. We are keeping the animals out of the baby's room and so that will be the cleanest room in the house. I love my dog, but I'm really getting tired of all the dog hair everywhere. Our bedroom needs a complete cleaning before baby comes home.