I haven't had any pain since yesterday morning, and trust me: I am constantly knocking on wood and crossing my fingers. I have been a water drinking machine, and after doing some online research and talking to my neighbor, I went out and bought a huge jug of lemonade because apparently it can help break stones down. I don't know if I still have the stone, but if I had to guess I would say yes. My pain was bad, but not as bad as I remember it the last time I had a stone. I had one nine years ago, and I remember it being much more painful when it started making its way down. For all I know, my current stone is still hanging out in my right kidney. Ugh. But even if I did pass it, I figure that getting all this extra water has to be good for Gertie and I, so I might as well make a habit of it.

Speaking of Gertie, she is still moving up a storm. When I was in the hospital, a doctor checked her heart rate and she was moving alllll over the place. The doctor was laughing and said, "Ohhh, she doesn't care at all that mommy is in pain! She's in there having a good old time!" I was monitored during both trips to the hospital, and Gertie was just fine. I neglected to mention that in my other posts, and I feel kind of guilty about that. I was just hurting and upset and venting. We're going to check out a baby furniture store in Wixom this weekend, provided that I don't have more attacks. I don't want to be too far away from home if I have to rush to the hospital again. I don't know if my Ontario health insurance plan would cover me for any medical expenses incurred in the States. But the furniture at this store is apparently all made in Canada, which means that we wouldn't have to pay duty or taxes on it if we bring it across the border! Score! And, call me vain, but I made an appointment on Saturday for one of those creepy 3D/4D ultrasounds. I'm paranoid that the last ultrasound tech was wrong in determining the sex. I also was disappointed with how my anatomy ultrasound went because the lady was really bitchy. The 3D/4D ultrasound is for our enjoyment and not for medical purposes, so we'll get to spend the entire 30 minutes watching Gertie bounce around in there. We should also be able to have Gertie's sex confirmed once and for all. I'm just praying to the kidney gods that I don't have to miss the appointment. :(