Thanksgiving day was wonderful! I made a wonderful turkey, probably the best I have ever had! My husband and mom helped with the rest of the fixings and we had an amazing meal all together. I think my parents were impressed with my mad cooking skills. :D
I'm so glad that my mom and dad were able to come out for the holiday. Honestly- I loved every minute of them being here. By having them here, I realized how much I truly miss my home and my family. I also realized how truly blessed I am to have such wonderful people in my life. My parents and I have grown closer since I moved away. I know this sounds silly, but I believe it is true! Both of my parents call me more often and they also tell me they miss me and love me (which I never really heard growing up or while I was in school). They are both truly wonderful people and I love them so much! Don't tell them this, but I cried when they left.... Sad I know, but I just really miss them and I was just so happy that they came to visit us!
I am looking forward to their next visit, which will probably be in June...
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Thanksgiving is coming!
Yep- tis the season for some yummy turkey and for giving thanks! This is the first year that I will be cooking Thanksgiving dinner! Can you believe that?!?! Alaina making a holiday meal?!?!?!? Well, it is going to happen and I will let all of you know how it goes!
Matt and I are grateful that my parents will be heading across the state to join us for Thanksgiving. My parents have not been out here yet, since we moved out here in July, so we are pretty excited to show them around Rapid. I'm kind of excited, but yet nervous to be honest. I feel like we need to impress my parents and show them that we are doing well on our own. I realize how silly that sounds, but it is a pride thing. Even though I think my parents will make fun of our small one-bedroom apartment, I have a feeling that they will enjoy Rapid and our kitties :)
We are excited to have my parents here, but sad that my brothers will not be able to make the trip out here because of work. My parents are staying from Thursday-Sunday! That is crazy for my parents! Unfortunately, I have to work on Saturday and Sunday. Oh the joys of being a nurse.
One more thing- I am not only going to cook the Thanksgiving Day meal, but I am also going to make an amazing ice cream sandwich cake! YUM! I will let you know how everything goes! Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Matt and I are grateful that my parents will be heading across the state to join us for Thanksgiving. My parents have not been out here yet, since we moved out here in July, so we are pretty excited to show them around Rapid. I'm kind of excited, but yet nervous to be honest. I feel like we need to impress my parents and show them that we are doing well on our own. I realize how silly that sounds, but it is a pride thing. Even though I think my parents will make fun of our small one-bedroom apartment, I have a feeling that they will enjoy Rapid and our kitties :)
We are excited to have my parents here, but sad that my brothers will not be able to make the trip out here because of work. My parents are staying from Thursday-Sunday! That is crazy for my parents! Unfortunately, I have to work on Saturday and Sunday. Oh the joys of being a nurse.
One more thing- I am not only going to cook the Thanksgiving Day meal, but I am also going to make an amazing ice cream sandwich cake! YUM! I will let you know how everything goes! Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Funny story...
I know my last post was kind of depressing, so I decided to write a happier blog this time! This is a funny story from the last night I worked. Enjoy!
As a nurse, I always introduce myself when I go into a patient's room for the first time. I also like to try to get to know my patient so I will ask questions like are you married, do you have children, and/or do you live here in town. Well, I went into my one patient's room and asked my usual questions and was surprised when my patient asked me what I liked to do for fun. I just told him I enjoy reading, playing on the computer, and hiking. He then told me he enjoys playing pool and asked me if I played pool. I told him that I suck at pool and that I haven 't played in a long time...
(Not realizing my patient was flirting with me)
Next time I went into the room to clear out his IV pump- The patient said "hey I was just wondering if maybe I could get your number and we could hang out sometime?" OMG! See, I don't wear my wedding ring to work because I don't want to ruin my ring or scratch any of my elderly patients that have such fragile skin. I realized I had not mentioned I was married to this patient. Since I never get hit on, my face turned super red and my response was- "Actually, I am happily married. I just got married in June. Thank you though, I am flattered..." His response was- "Oh... sorry" Then there was an awkward silence. LOL! Super funny!
I went home and told my husband... His response was- "I told you- you are hot! But you never believe me!"
Perhaps I should just buy a plain wedding band? LOL!
As a nurse, I always introduce myself when I go into a patient's room for the first time. I also like to try to get to know my patient so I will ask questions like are you married, do you have children, and/or do you live here in town. Well, I went into my one patient's room and asked my usual questions and was surprised when my patient asked me what I liked to do for fun. I just told him I enjoy reading, playing on the computer, and hiking. He then told me he enjoys playing pool and asked me if I played pool. I told him that I suck at pool and that I haven 't played in a long time...
(Not realizing my patient was flirting with me)
Next time I went into the room to clear out his IV pump- The patient said "hey I was just wondering if maybe I could get your number and we could hang out sometime?" OMG! See, I don't wear my wedding ring to work because I don't want to ruin my ring or scratch any of my elderly patients that have such fragile skin. I realized I had not mentioned I was married to this patient. Since I never get hit on, my face turned super red and my response was- "Actually, I am happily married. I just got married in June. Thank you though, I am flattered..." His response was- "Oh... sorry" Then there was an awkward silence. LOL! Super funny!
I went home and told my husband... His response was- "I told you- you are hot! But you never believe me!"
Perhaps I should just buy a plain wedding band? LOL!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Praying for a miracle
Being an adult sometimes sucks.
I have been fighting with my insurance company to try and get my previous ultrasound and my upcoming ultrasound paid for. My previous dermoid cyst removal is considered a pre-existing condition with my insurance company. After all the phone calls and paperwork, I believe I will be paying for the ultrasounds all by myself! Which is around $1000. This doesn't scare me as much as the fact that I may have to have surgery and the surgery will not be covered. The last time I had a same-day surgery, the surgery/hospital cost was around $20,000 (but I was covered by my parents' insurance).
I realize that me not having health insurance for 63 days prior to my health insurance starting was my own fault, but it would have been nice to know that my previous surgery was going to be counted as a previous condition for this reason. After talking to the insurance company today, I learned that I will have to not have any tests or treatment relating to this issue for a year before the "pre-existing" condition will be dropped. WOW. So if I have to have surgery again, we will have to fork out the cash. $20,000. Where will we get this money from?!?!?!?! Will I have to put off surgery for over a year?!?!?!? Scary.
This has led me to my only other option- praying for a miracle. If you are reading this, I ask that you please say a little prayer for me that my dermoid cysts have not returned or grown. I believe in God and miracles. I know this is minor compared to other things going on in this world, but I don't know what else to do.
I'm afraid if I do have to have surgery and pay for it, the money issue will put a major strain on the relationship between my new husband and I. I know Matt will support me through everything and be there for me emotionally, but I just feel like I will have put all of our goals and dreams on a major hold. All of our extra money will have to be spent on hospital bills, so that would mean we have to wait years until we can save money for our future house and put any money away for our future children. This is so depressing for me to even think about, but unfortunately this is what I think of all the time.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.
I have been fighting with my insurance company to try and get my previous ultrasound and my upcoming ultrasound paid for. My previous dermoid cyst removal is considered a pre-existing condition with my insurance company. After all the phone calls and paperwork, I believe I will be paying for the ultrasounds all by myself! Which is around $1000. This doesn't scare me as much as the fact that I may have to have surgery and the surgery will not be covered. The last time I had a same-day surgery, the surgery/hospital cost was around $20,000 (but I was covered by my parents' insurance).
I realize that me not having health insurance for 63 days prior to my health insurance starting was my own fault, but it would have been nice to know that my previous surgery was going to be counted as a previous condition for this reason. After talking to the insurance company today, I learned that I will have to not have any tests or treatment relating to this issue for a year before the "pre-existing" condition will be dropped. WOW. So if I have to have surgery again, we will have to fork out the cash. $20,000. Where will we get this money from?!?!?!?! Will I have to put off surgery for over a year?!?!?!? Scary.
This has led me to my only other option- praying for a miracle. If you are reading this, I ask that you please say a little prayer for me that my dermoid cysts have not returned or grown. I believe in God and miracles. I know this is minor compared to other things going on in this world, but I don't know what else to do.
I'm afraid if I do have to have surgery and pay for it, the money issue will put a major strain on the relationship between my new husband and I. I know Matt will support me through everything and be there for me emotionally, but I just feel like I will have put all of our goals and dreams on a major hold. All of our extra money will have to be spent on hospital bills, so that would mean we have to wait years until we can save money for our future house and put any money away for our future children. This is so depressing for me to even think about, but unfortunately this is what I think of all the time.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.
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