So much to do... So little time

I took a mental health day yesterday and considering the slew of activity that is to follow in the next couple of weeks, it's a good thing I did.

We had another posting on our door yesterday (less than 24 hours notice may I add) that someone is coming to take a look at our place this morning. If no buys the darn thing it's going up for auction in December and then who knows what's going to happen with our living situation. So keep your fingers crossed for us to get an owner that wants the place as rental not a personal home.

Tomorrow is our first labor/delivery prepping class. After some crazy contractions last weekend, I had decided to pack "the bag" just in case and I think we both need some useful info on what to expect right about now. Sunday will be the continuation of the class.

Tomorrow also happens to be my baby shower. YAY!! A big THANK YOU goes out to our good friend Beth who is hosting the event (and expecting a little one in March herself). We'll let you know how it goes and hopefully post some photos as soon as we get a chance.

Next week, I have my very dependable backup co-worker on vacation, with billings and payroll coming up the following week there'll be plenty of prep work and not enough time in the day to get it done. On one hand it's a great way to keep my mind off of the anxiety of the BIG event and at the same time I'm ready to stay home and concentrate on what's really important. We'll see how long I'll last at work, sorry FFAers :)

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Baby Update: Week 35

I was finally able to make it to one of my acupuncture appointments, it's been well over a month and boy was it great. If I can suggest one thing to pregnant women out there (actually it applies to you non-preggers girls too, I've been going for years), that's definitely to seek alternative methods to get the comfort you need during this very laborious process. Not only does it ease aches and pains, but it is the best way to de-stress... You start to feel your body working properly rather than chugging along.

Next appointment is next Tuesday, upcoming doctor visit is also next week on Thursday. Now how to convince Kris to let my acupuncturist be there during delivery?

The Nesting Bug

I went crazy Saturday and purged just about everything I couldn't bear to look at in our house. Great for me... Not so great for my poor husband who had to haul all the stuff out of our place in the 100 degree weather. But this made some room for any stuff we may be getting at the shower this coming weekend. We also took some time to hang curtains in the baby's room and add a few decorative touches to house. I didn't even realize how long it has been since I've paid any attention to our place, I'm feeling a seasonal theme change coming on. Pictures soon to follow.

Doctor Visit

Week 34

Nothing exciting at the doctors office. I apparently lost 3 lbs, not sure how that happened since I'm feeling considerably bigger than the last time I went in. Otherwise, contractions are getting stronger but not consistent so everyone got a clean bill to go home and continue with what we were doing.

This hot weather is a killer!!!

Anyone have any bright ideas for things we can do to keep cool this weekend?

Gotta Take It Easy

Week 33

This is a between doctor visits post, the last visit was a week ago Thursday and I have one coming up next Thursday.

Baby update: Contractions have started!

I've been having pains for a while but they were finally confirmed as contractions on the doctors table last week. The intensity and length varies so it's not true labor yet, but it seems he just as anxious to meet us as we are him. Peggy (our fabulous nurse midwife) had a talk with baby and told him he has to stay put for another 4 weeks or else he doesn't get to go home with momma. I just can't imagine going through so much and not having him with us...

In the mean time I need to drink lots and LOTS of water, get plenty of rest and begin prepping. Our wonderful (and newly expecting) friend, Beth, has offered to throw me another baby shower. No woman can have enough parties!!! The date is set for August 23rd. We're putting off any purchases until then, but that's not to say that I can browse.

Being the forgetful pregnant woman that I am, I have forgotten about signing up for birth preparatory classes. With the doctors telling us to start expecting his arrival soon, you might imagine how relieved we were to learn that we have missed all but one registry deadline. We will be taking a weekend session of Childbirth A-Z at OHSU, August 22-23 (yes, I may be late for my own party on the 23rd but I will be there!). Synopsis: Childbirth A-Z will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of late pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care of mom, baby and family. The class also includes a breastfeeding class offered September 2nd. Let's just hope I make it another few weeks or else I might have to teach the class myself.

Tomorrow is Toby and Brandi's wedding. Wish us luck (me mostly that I don't fall or go into labor) and visit soon for an update.

Much love,

The possibly sooner than expected, parents to be.