As promsed, a quiet day today. The cramps seem to have quieted down, thankfully.
The only thing we did today was to take a little walk in the neighborhood and go to subway for another yummy sandwich. Otherwise, it was a TV and rest day. Isn’t the little boy so cute? I wonder how similar he and the little baby will be? Is he or she also going to look like Daddy?
I will leave you with a flower photo I took outside, aren’t you glad it’s not a tulip?
I am sorry, I don’t know why I keep falling behind lately. Today was a long day of a lot of errands for us. It started with a doctor’s appointment. I am only 2cm dilated and around 50% effaced so there’s still a while to go for the little one. We then ran a bunch more errands and then went to Subway. I seem to be completely addicted to the chicken fillet sandwiches there lately and crave them every single day.
We then came home and were both wiped so took naps and then woke up and went back out. After finishing off a really important errand, we finally decided to celebrate this very productive day with some ice cream. David ate this relatively gross one and I had some chocolate ice cream with bananas. Yum.
Probably due to the doctor’s appointment and the hectic day, but I had some crampy contractions today. The kind that signifies labor. So tomorrow’s going to be a quiet day at home just to make sure.
You know it was time for another tulip shot, right?
I guess my “middle of the day” nap got in the way yesterday cause I couldn’t sleep properly all night. I woke up at 1am and didn’t go back to sleep until 3am. I am not sure if it’s the baby, the crazy amount of other stuff happening in my life right now, or just feeling not tired but it makes the next day that much harder.
So so on the productivity scale today. But feeling ok despite being a bit tired. I got my tag finished (coming in the next post) which makes me happy. Finished a few more odds and ends and I am off to read some paperwork that needs to be read today. A few more errands this afternoon and I should feel like a good, solid day and then I can do some more art. The art makes me so happy.
David and I also played a game today. One he invented. He spent a long time collecting items for it, waited patiently until I was ready to play, and then meticilously wrote instructions for it. Here he is going over the instructions with me:
And then explaining all the pieces of the game:
How can one not love this boy?
Happy, productive day today! I ordered my photos, finished the performance evalations for work, finished reading my friend Kathy’s story, ordered all the certificates I needed to do my upcoming consulate work, got gas, went to Costco, nd even bought a few scrapbook fun at Michael’s. Which is where we bought David these cute little stickers he is wearing. I’ve even printed my birth plan and have done half the list for packing our bags. Another productive day tomorrow and I think we’ll be all set.
After which maybe I can actually get some art done since I am itching to do my tag and maybe even a few more creative therapy catalysts. Wouldn’t that be awesome. Thursday’s going to be a full day so I want to make sure to get some good rest tomorrow, too. I can’t believe we’re already halfway through this week. All this time is passing way too quickly.
Happy Tuesday!
Quiet day here. Semi-productive and mostly resting and relaxing. Got a few things done and have a whole bunch more to go. I shall leave you with another one of the cute, sweet boy.
Today started much better. We were invited to an Easter brunch at our friend Kathy’s and David was the only kid there which meant he had the 60-some eggs all to himself. He was so excited and so happy that he couldn’t stop hugging her and telling her how awesome she was. I think it was by far the best Easter he’s ever had.
The rest of our day went pretty smoothly, too. I finally got my birthplan done and I got the packing list for the hospital, too so I will pack tomorrow. A few tiny things and we’re officially ready for this little one. Though, I have another 13 days or so and I’d like the baby to stay put until it’s due date ideally so she or he can be fully grown and healthy. Cross fingers.
My mom is coming a week from today. I haven’t seen her since Thanksgiving and I can’t wait. One more week. I will leave you with a shot of David digging through Kathy’s house to find all the eggs.
This shot is really representative of the day we had. All three of us were grouchy in our on way and despite one piece of unbelievable and fantastic news in the middle of the day, we just couldn’t get ourselves to be in good spirits.
Some days are just like that.
Today we had our weekly doctor appointment and our wonderful doctor let David help listen to the baby’s heartbeat and it was all so smooth and nice. I love my doctor and I hope she’s the one on call when the little one is coming. Either way, I am glad I had her through this pregnancy.
We wanted to take some flower shots in the neighborhood since things are finally blooming for spring. We spent the rest of the day mostly resting and not getting too much done.
A quiet day for David and I. Both of us playing, relaxing, watching some TV and resting. I had a short to-do list today but even that didn’t get done. Oh well. I am trying to cut myself slack especially since I am having contractions each time I get up. All is ok overall. I had intended to catch up on some of my art while I was on maternity but haven’t been able to so far. Let’s see if tomorrow looks more promising.
As part of getting ready for the baby, my sister and I put together the pack’n’play I had bought for David. This is exactly where David spent his first six weeks and, if all goes well, little baby will spend his or her first weeks here, too. The boppy was a present but the other two pillows are the best new mother thing I ever got. They are called “My Breast Friend” and they are by far the very best nursing pillow I’ve ever owned. When new mom-to-bes ask me what they should get, I ask them if they plan on nursing. If they do, I tell them they must, have to, get this pillow. It’s worth its weight in gold. I have two because I used to keep one at home and one in the car at all times.
One of the things I was very nervous about the first time around was nursing. I wanted to make sure I could nurse and felt scared and insecure. But I was also determined. I am happy to say I got to do it for a long long time, so it’s one less worry this time around. I know that, assuming all goes well, I will be able nurse this little one, too.
Today is the last day of school for David for ten days. He’s off for Passover and since I am home on maternity, I decided he doesn’t need to go to camp so we’ll be spending the next ten days together. Let’s see how it goes.
A rather odd day today. I feel calmer than I have in a while but I am in quite a bit of pain on and off. I wonder if the baby is getting ready to come a bit sooner than planned. I guess we’ll see. At least we’re 99% ready, except for my hospital bag and some names. Specifically boy names. Oh well, I’m sure we’ll figure something out.
Happy Wednesday!
Here’s David with his “Silly Mommy” looks. I love him so.
Today is declared a day of rest. I plan to do nothing but lie on the couch and watch TV. Some little stuff might get done but no pressure. That’s the plan.
Almost caught up. My sister left last night. While I was tired all week, I really loved having her here. She helped us pick a house, she washed all of the baby’s clothes and setup the bed for me, she cooked for us every night, and she put up with my crazy. And trust me, I’ve been crazy. I miss her already. Thank you, Yona, so much for coming!
Today was a day of errands. I got the baby’s car seat installed, I confirmed we’re set for the hospital and for maternity pay, I paid my bills, and just tied all the loose ends, so I can relax now. David’s school is on vacation starting Wednesday night so I have two more days just to myself and I plan to make the most of them.
Here’s David in one of the boxes that used to hold baby clothes, wathcing Batman. Cutie pie!
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