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Update on contractions: doctor appointment

OK... you saw my placental drama and then my consistent contractions that sent me to the hospital for 6 hours on Monday. I saw the doctor on Thursday... a NEW doctor.

After the nurse took my blood pressure and all, she had me undress from the waist down and said, "he will be with you shortly." Yes, HE. I  thought all doctors in my clinic were female. I have gone my entire adult life avoiding male OB doctors (no offense to any out there! My mom swears by them!) I have just never felt comfortable enough to request one.

Turns out... he was WONDERFUL. Best OB I've had. He thoroughly explained things and fully answered my questions instead of blowing them off with something like, "oh it's fine." I didn't feel rushed at all. Also turns out I didn't need to undress from the waist down because he didn't want to check me and start something going--so no awkwardness ;)

Weight: 141.6 — I LOST 2 lb since being weighed 3 days before, putting me at the same weight as a week and a half ago.. hmm..

Blood pressure: 112/62 — all good!

Baby’s heart rate: 136, great!

Fundal height: 32 cm (small, but ok)

QUESTIONS:

Q: What are the terms of my “bed rest?“bed rest
A: Take this weekend to move around at the same level I would at work and make sure I can handle it. If that goes alright, try going back to work on Monday. If contractions start up (more than 4 an hour), work has to go. His worry was with me sitting at a desk all day and putting pressure on my cervix.

Absolutely no lifting – not even a grocery bag. No vacuuming, etc. Basically I’m allowed to take the milk out of the fridge. So much for unpacking the apartment, eh?

Q: We have tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld perform tonight, can I go?
A: Yes, just no jumping up and down (haha)

Q: Is this related to my aged placenta issue?
A: Probably not. The “aged placenta” is not an exact science and is very hard to tell the extent from ultrasound. Normally it’s no cause for concern when they think they see it and they’ll just monitor closely, specifically blood pressure.

**This answer shocked me because of how much our previous OB freaked us out about the placenta. Plus, the 2 issues probably aren’t related?? I just have that great of luck, in one week, lol.

Q: What next?
A: Call immediately if there are more than 4 contractions in an hour or if you think you’re having watery discharge (amniotic fluid). Basically, there are things we can do to slow/stop early labor IF it’s caught early enough… but it spirals quickly, so don’t hesitate to call.

So.….….…

After the appointment I ran to the grocery store with DH and by checkout, I was weak and having contractions – lots. So I went home and laid down with lots of water. They seemed to be slowing, so we left for dinner and the Jerry Seinfeld show. All was going just fine… then I had to hike up a bunch of stairs to get to our seats in the balcony. Contractions again! They are very obviously coming from activity and feeling tired/overworked/overheated.

I barely listened to a word of the show because I was focused on timing my contractions (every 5 minutes) and asking the pros on twitter what to do. DH realized I wasn’t laughing and we decided we should go… I was so conflicted on if I should call the doctor or not. And you know what’s awful?? I didn’t want to call because it was after hours and I knew that meant going to the hospital, sitting in that bed for hours, and possibly getting shots of that terrible drug again. And not calling for those reasons made me feel like a bad person (mom)… like I was being selfish.

But anyway… I figured the best (the least?) I could do was go home from the show. So we left early (sorry DH!) and I laid on the couch again with lots of water… contractions slowed drastically. THANK GOODNESS. The doctor said that the Braxton-Hicks contractions can turn into “productive” ones if they get closer, stronger, etc, which would result in early labor.

So it’s comforting to know that even when I was having much more than 4 contractions in an hour, I could stop them by resting. But it’s also frustrating to realize I apparently can’t do anything. Grocery shop? Walk up the stairs? Just call me Grandma!

Overall, I’m relaxed. Because I have to be. I mean, I’ve mentally accepted the fact that baby boy may be here soon and that no longer scares me (although we have a MUST DO list this weekend for prep!!!) The contractions do cause worry – but how could they not? I have to stop and monitor them, make sure they aren’t progressing, rest, drink water, etc. But I’m as relaxed as can be. Thanks again to the help from doulas, midwives and OB doctors (and friends, moms and preggos!) on twitter. I’d have a million questions running through my head, worrying me more if it weren’t for all of you!!

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U.S. CORPORATE TAX RATE NOW WORLD’S HIGHEST.

States News Service April 6, 2012 WASHINGTON — The following information was released by Utah Senator Orrin G. Hatch:

Not everything that happens on April Fools’ Day is a joke. On April 1 of this year, for example, the United States officially supplanted Japan as the nation with the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world.

No fooling.

Japan lowered its tax rate that day, leaving our nation in the dubious position of having the highest combined corporate tax rate of any industrialized nation — 39.2 percent. That’s more than three times Ireland’s rate and well above the worldwide average of 25 percent.

And it isn’t just Japan. Great Britain trimmed its tax to 24 percent the same day, and stands ready to shave it another 1 percent in 2013. In January, Canada cut its federal tax rate from 16.5 percent to 15 percent; its combined rate, federal and provinces, is now roughly 26 percent.

Why does this matter?

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, our high corporate tax rate puts American companies trying to compete with India, China and other competitors at a major disadvantage. Our tax rate essentially acts as a drain on our nation’s competitiveness, efficiency, job creation and economic growth. go to web site corporate tax rate

Even so, the White House and its Democratic allies in Congress are balking at cutting it. They view corporations as an endless source of tax money to be tapped at every opportunity. This viewpoint, in large measure, is responsible for the slowest economic recovery from a serious U.S. recession in decades. It also explains why so many U.S. companies are closing their doors in America and taking their jobs and investments overseas.

Take California, for instance. It couples our onerous federal tax rate with a burdensome state rate. As a result, the Golden State lost an average of five businesses a week to relocation in 2011, according to Joseph Mason, a senior fellow at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

If misery loves company, California can take solace in the fact that it not alone. Today, Mason added, U.S. investment in foreign firms is three times the amount invested in American businesses. In 1985, 13 of the 20 largest global businesses were based in the U.S.; in 2010, that number had dropped to six.

Look, this isn’t rocket science to anyone familiar with basic economics. Every industrialized country understands that tax rates can determine whether or not businesses succeed or fail. We can’t tax our way out of the economic doldrums. Nonetheless, this President, whose tax reform proposal calls for imposing $250 billion in new taxes on businesses, seems determined to try. go to web site corporate tax rate

It doesn’t need to be this way. When Ronald Reagan was president, the U.S. had the sixth-lowest corporate tax rate among developed countries and the country experienced record economic growth and the creation of millions of new jobs. And as recently as 1993, our nation was in the middle of the pack with respect to corporate tax rates.

Since 2000, however, more than 30 countries have dropped their rates while our nation has stayed put. This translates into less money for businesses to grow and create jobs. Moreover, workers and consumers bear the brunt of high taxes through fewer jobs, lower wages and higher prices.

That is why, as the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, I made a recommendation to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction that Congress act to bring our tax system more in line with other nations by dropping our tax rate to 25 percent. The Heritage Foundation estimates that doing so would raise American families’ yearly after-tax income by nearly $2,500 and create 581,000 jobs over a decade.

So what are we waiting for? We can no longer afford to let our global competitors get the drop on us with respect to tax rates. America proudly leads the world in many areas. But taxes, corporate or otherwise, should never be one of them.

Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah

November 6th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Baby updates, Labor&Delivery

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  • A Busy Mommy
    November 6, 2009 at 10:11 pm · Reply #9E2E66

    Sounds like a great OB. Mine is wonderful too! He’s oldschool and knows it all. He delivered my first son with a student in toe. When he came out with the cord around his neck she gasped.…he just said calmly, “Not to worry” and unwrapped the cord.

    He said I’m having signs of pre labor but isn’t the slightest.

    I went grocery shopping tonight, and I had 4 BH contractions in about half an hour. I don’t bother timing them, if it’s gonna happen, it’ll happen at this point in our pregnancies we should be close to OK.

    Good Luck!

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    Baby Dickey Reply:
    November 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I think my first OB doctor got us so worried about the placenta issue that she just made us nervous wrecks. I’m much more calm now, after talking to this new doctor, and realizing whatever happens, happens! Good luck to you too!! and thanks :)

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  • smilinggreenmom
    November 7, 2009 at 8:33 am · Reply #9E2E66

    Oh “grandma” (LOL) you poor thing :) I cannot believe how much you are going through…and how sweet of DH to take you home from Jerry! Just try to enjoy doing nothing as much as possible. Consider it a little vacation! Trust me, once baby boy comes along — you won’t be laying down hehehe! BTW, I am so glad you found a good doc, your others ones sounded terrible. My OB is the BEST…he is so knowledgeable, patient, reassuring, treats you like you are his only patient — just what every new mommy needs! Glad you found one too :)

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    Baby Dickey Reply:
    November 8th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks so much! When I can get up and decorate/unpack a bit I am enjoying my time greatly :) –and taking advantage of that because it’s back to work on Monday, if all goes well!!

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  • Bre
    November 7, 2009 at 9:55 am · Reply #9E2E66

    We’re thinking of you guys!! I’m so excited for the big day to come, but just not until he’s completely ready (and you too of course!) :) At least you do have your apartment now and you don’t have to move in to a “boys” apartment for a week and have your baby sleep in a laundry basket. My point, you’ll be fine and EVERYTHING will be amazing :) P.S. we’d love to come visit after he’s born when things have calmed down a little for you guys! We can’t wait :)

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  • Baby Dickey
    November 8, 2009 at 12:59 pm · Reply #9E2E66

    Haha, awww, I remember the day Cade came home from the hospital… sooo adorable sleeping in his carrier on the family room floor! We’d love to have you guys come and visit too!! Thanks Bre :)

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