Things on my mind lately

I am trying really hard not to make this whole blog about the baby eventhough its hard because of how super excited we are. Here are some thoughts on things I've read lately or just thoughts in general with life.

1. Jen-I agree with you stance on the healthcare bill. I personally think it is a bad idea not to carry health insurance. I come in contact with people on a daily basis in my job who need help with finances and their hospital bills on all age spectrums. I hear the words "I've been healthy all my life...I never saw this coming all the time". And the fact that I see patients in the hospital who have hospital bills in the 6 digit figures all the time. This scares the crap out of me. Needing a simple procedure such as an appendectomy (removing the appendix) can cost about $15,000. Simply getting appendicitis and not having insurance can put a person into debt so fast and I would never want to risk that. However, I do agree that if you don't want to buy inurance then you shouldn't have to. This country was based on having the freedom to make choices and choosing to have healthcare is a big part of that. I just think its a bad idea not to have it.

2. Hospice patients are for people who are DYING. These patients are not supposed to be brought to the hospital when something is wrong. They are supposed to be put on comfort measures so they can die in dignity....not to keep prolonging their lives and making the patient suffer. Due to the nature of my job, I cannot talk about specific stories or details so don't ask. But this is something I am becoming increasingly irritated at.

3. Men Who Stare At Goats is a great movie. Its funny and not like the other movie story lines. And it has a great case. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

4. The IPad looks freaking awesome. As someone who likes to travel, I think this wonderful portable device is something I want to investigate buying. Who wants to buy a Kindle when you can spend $100 more and get a device that can do many different thing. Looooove new technology.

5. Updates: I'm gaining weight like crazy, Tony has been awesome and has helped me so much around the house, and I cannot apparently make a sandwhich with miracle whip on it as the smell makes me puke. Baby and I are doing great but I still have no energy at all.