1.07.2011

4 days more

So, life has been a little crazy.  We found out just before the end of the year that we had been misinformed about what our insurance options would be at the beginning of the year.  As it turns out, had our baby been born in 2010, it would have cost us about $200.  Under the new plan, our out of pocket cost will now be about $3000, assuming all goes well.  Okay.  Fortunately, we've built up a bit of savings, so okay. 

BUT, another wrench in our plans, the hospital where my doctor delivers is not in the network of the new plan so I could no longer continue going to him for the final weeks of my pregnancy.  At first, I wanted to cry.  Not that I particularly LOVE my doctor (I mean...he's good and all) but here I am in the eleventh hour, ready to deliver any day, and what would I do if my baby came before I was able to arrange for someone else?  Where would I go?  As someone who likes to have every loose end tied up before a new baby comes, who has typically delivered about 2 weeks early, this was distressing. 

I called the new hospital, got some names of doctors who delivered there, then just called the first one on the list.  At this point, I am not picky.  I have done this enough times to know that my deliveries are pretty straight forward, and it doesn't take anyone spectacular to pull off a successful result.  I scheduled an appointment with whoever could see me soonest, put Kevin on the assignment of getting insurance and past records info to the new office, and felt much better.  As long as we paid the doctor's bill prior to delivery, we could count on him being there if I went into labor if it should happen before I ever actually met him.  Once that was paid, I found my ability to deal with life in a calm manner again.

As it turned out, I was able to meet the new doctor yesterday.  He was great and I feel even better about all of it.  I'm dialated to a 4 and scheduled to be induced (assuming the hospital has room for me, and I don't deliver before then) on Tuesday.  After many contraction-filled nights, it's really nice to have the end scheduled.  I was induced with Noah, and it went very smoothly.  Now, I'm actually just hoping I last that long.  My mom comes next Thursday, Marlee doesn't have classes on Tuesdays, and I like the idea of 1/11/11 as a birthday...but my body seems anxious and we'll just have to see.  I'm trying to be as lazy as I can, so as not to disrupt the plan.  It would be nice to have the weekend to set up the bed, finish getting the Christmas stuff put away, wash the littlest baby clothes and get them put away, stock up on groceries,  sleep, sleep, sleep. 

So, I'll keep you informed.  All very exciting=)   Now I have to get back to trying to maintain a sedentary lifestyle for the next four days...as much as possible in a house with four small boys.  But here comes another contraction...breathing.  breathing.  1/7/11 isn't such a bad date, right? 
It will give him a good excuse to love slurpees.

13 comments:

  1. Ohhhhh this is SO EXCITING!!!!! I can hardly wait to hear the news. I hope someone posts for you so we will know when he arrives. You are in my prayers.

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  2. Tuesday is my birthday so I approve!! :) Good luck!

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  3. Oh, I feel for you! I am so sorry about the insurance stuff. I personally strongly dislike the state of medical insurance. I just got denied coverage (not sure why, I'm perfectly healthy). Anyways, hoping all goes well for your delivery and the baby is healthy and your recover quick.

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  4. holy moly Nat! Stressful, frustration, peace, and excitement!!! Well I guess I'll just say I can't wait to meet the little man-aka drool over pictures of him and his sweet family. I hope everything goes smoothly :)

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  5. So exciting to have a date! I have an 8/8/08 girl, and my birthday is 11/11/77. I'm hoping you get your 1/11/11!

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  6. Natalie! This is so exciting! I have been such a terrible blog friend - I can't believe it's already time for number 5!!!!! Will be checking this often over the next few days :) Blessings!!!!!

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  7. So very, very cool, Natalie. I love the 1/11/11, too, but yes, 1/7/11 is awesome. You are so cute...slurpees, indeed.

    I have sewing plans this weekend, and even though you probably have a plethora of hand-me-downs, I have ideas for a cute little number for this baby boy of yours. Good luck, and many happy thoughts to you and your family.

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  8. How exciting!! Let me know what I can do to help in the coming weeks. Really! I have a house full of toys and rambunctious 3 and 1 year old who would love to share! Send them all over for the morning to play while you rest :)Think of me when everyone goes home.

    I'm curious who the doctor is and where you will deliver :). I'm nosey like that :)

    BTW Noah is just the cutest. I can't get over how cute he is! "Twanks for bein my teachur!" So sweet!

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  9. Ah! I am so excited!!! I hope that you have a wonderful, smooth, and beautiful labor!

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  10. This is pretty exciting! Hope you can hold on until then!

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  11. Sooo exciting!!! Loved reading about and seeing pictures of your playroom. What a dream come true! Hope you are now getting more sleep, felt your frustration over the doctor issue (our second baby was close to $3000 whereas our first was in the hundreds, so I feel your pain), and glad you have an end in sight. What fun!! Any date will be a good one. I was born on 8/8, so I favor the 1/11/11, but I do love a good slurpee. And I'm sure the days in between wouldn't be bad either. :)

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  12. So sorry to hear about the insurance/doctor drama, but I bet it's exciting to finally have a date! I'm kind of jealous that you're already at a 4--it's looking more and more like I'm going to have to have another c-section.

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  13. We must have the same insurance plan.
    Congratulations on Adam!

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