11 weeks 2 days - Merry-go-round schedule, new ultrasound, down syndrome tests

Been a while since I've posted. I feel like I'm on a merry-go-round and can't get off. There's just far too much to do! Between running to appointments and dealing with everyday stuff and getting materials ready for my e-commerce class it feels like I never stop. Ok, I do have to stop to sleep and all but that doesn't count....does it?

The whole fiasco with the blood got better after the first post. I took time off work and went to the lab they asked me to go to and had blood drawn. They managed to get the red stuff out of me but it turns out they didn't sent it out in time or something happened in transit and my blood was rendered "unusable". Argh! So they had to poke me again. It was a different lady so I thought maybe my luck would change and she'd be able to squeeze a drop or two out but to no avail. She tried twice and dug around in there to my great discomfort. She eventually had to give up and sent me down to the official lab downstairs. There was a wonderful older lady who assured me that there was nothing wrong with my veins. She explained that the young whipper snappers are just too impatient. "The blood isn't going anywhere...you just have wait for it". Hardly felt the needle. Thank God for people that know what they're doing! I had another appointment just recently (must post more often) where they took blood yet again for testing for down-syndrome. They'll have to draw more in a few more weeks though. I'm beginning to feel like a living pin cushion.

I've had 2 ultrasounds by now and they've moved my due date to March 18th, 2008. I've got another ultrasound scheduled for September 6th that will also look for down syndrome. Everyone over the age of 30 is offered these tests free of charge. Isn't that lovely? There are some wonderful points about Finland.

My clothes are getting snug already but I still look like I've had too much beer and ham at this point. My mother sent me a lovely care package of maternity clothes bless her. Thank goodness H&M has reasonably priced clothing for everything else I'll need. I'll try to post more often as long breaks result in exorbitantly long posts.