I had my first Non-Stress Test (NST) today to monitor Sun’s heart rate. The doctor was very pleased, which, in turn, means we were very pleased. Earlier this week, we had an ultrasound done which indicated I have an “old placenta”–one that looks 42 weeks old and not 32 weeks. So now the doctors want me to get the NST done twice a week. We go back to the ultrasound specialist next week for her to do a “biophysical profile”–they use doppler radar to see whether the blood is flowing to and from Sun’s vital organs. What does it look like to me? Stormy weather to the north with a front heading south. I’ll let you know if any hurricanes form.

So now I have decided to work from home on the days I see a doctor (roughly twice a week for the next eight weeks or so). That way I don’t feel too rushed all day long. Seems the doctors want me to rest up.

This week, however, work finally began on the back of our house to add a porch for the doggies, and the workers are using a compressor to operate a nail gun. This compressor is in the main bathroom in the house with the electrical cord fished out through the window. This thing is LOUD and turns on and off. So every time it goes on, Peanut and I jump. She’s getting used to it a lot faster than I am.

Oh, and CS is also in the back yard with a chain saw cutting down the jungle of bushes back there so the yard will look better. With this cacophony of noises permeating the airwaves, I am certain, at least, not to be tempted to nap instead of work.