"Lady of Leisure"

Well, today was my last day of work before baby! I had originally planned to work until next Monday, but because of the way that leave works, it was better to start my maternity leave today! And I'm very glad that today was it! I'm tired, my feet are swollen, and I finished my projects.

I have so many things I want to get done -- washing windows, cleaning under appliances, spending time with mom. I want to have everything ready for baby too.

Most of my family is away in California, on their way to the family reunion that I was supposed to help with. But I'm not at all sad I can't be there. I wouldn't trade this belly for the world! But it's sad that everyone is gone. I hope they're having a good time. No more car breakdowns!

We are supposed to go to the doctor on Monday, but with the death of Scott's step-grandfather, things have gotten more complicated. He's a pall bearer so he has to be at the funeral. But our appointment is at the same time.

We're going out to dinner with friends sometime tomorrow. Other than that, we have no firm plans for the rest of the weekend. We need to mow the yard, but how can you mow when it rains multiple inches each day? We're having to get home by taking alternate routes -- the water has been over our low water bridge every day.

Oh, the nursery rocker is finished! I promised to attach a photo. I will take a photo later of the nursery as it is now. It finally looks like a nursery, although it still needs some accessories.

Shower

I just thought I was way behind on blogging when writing my last post. Now, I am really behind. I've been really tired and really busy.

Last Sunday, the 24th, was our baby shower at church. It was lots of fun and we received lots of wonderful gifts -- now our nursery doesn't look so desolate! We still have some items we need, but most of checklist is now checked! Thanks so much to Kirsten, Adrienne, Rebecca, and Cathy for making everything so wonderful! On Monday and Tuesday, we exchanged some duplicate items and used our gift cards to make additional purchases, like a mattress. So, I finally got to make the bed.

These pictures are from the shower. Don't I look huge? :)

Way Behind

I promised pictures last week, but I just never seemed to get around to it. It's been a very busy time. So, I'm attaching a photo of the nursery as it is now, as well as the photo of my belly from last Wednesday night. I look like a whale!

We have an appointment with a prospective pediatrician this morning. Hopefully we like her and that's that. I don't want to meet with any other doctors. This one came recommended and is conveniently located.

The young ladies from church had dinner and dessert at the Chees*cake F*ctory last night. It was yummy.

It continues to rain here, almost constantly.

We're off to the south this weekend to "help" with a wedding. I don't know how helpful I can be.

Survived the Conference

As the title of this blog entry suggests, I did survive the hp conference. But, I think I did serious damage to my bottom half. Sitting in a wooden chair all day long is just too much. Needless to say, my lovely hemorrhoids have reemerged this week (due to too much sitting and the change in my diet, I guess). There is also a decided increase in the amount of pelvic pressure I am feeling. I think this baby has dropped or begun to drop. He/she is still very, very busy. I have an abundance of new stretch marks as well -- on my legs and my hips. My ankles are permanently swollen.

Tomorrow we have our first every two week doctor's appointment. Then we have a busy rest of the week, with birthing class Wednesday night, dh helping with bil's fence, and some other stuff that I can't remember at the moment.

In other good news, my mom helped me work on the slipcover for the nursery and it is practically finished -- I just need to do some touchups. I am so relieved because it actually looks okay. It was a lot of hard work though. I am so anxious to finish in that room, but am trying to be patient and buy nothing (or almost nothing). We also went to Target to look over our registry items and add additional things. That is always fun! I had to go to the bathroom three times while we were there and we weren't there long! I have to go all of the time.

I am in the office all week (no fun trips to look forward to). I am off to Lane on Friday or Saturday to help with a wedding. Am looking forward to it! I also have to take some photos for a NR nomination while I'm home. The local historical society also wants me to talk to them about a project they're currently working on. We'll see.


Have a good Monday!

32 Weeks!

We've made it to the 8th month. I have pictures to post, but am short on time, so that will have to wait until the weekend.

This is the week I've been dreading at work, our Statewide Preservation Conference. I'm out of the office, but yesterday I had to give a 45 minute presentation and then I'll be late every day, especially tonight. I probably won't get home until after 10:00. Last night, I was home around 6:00, but I was exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch at 9:00 as dh was watching the Stanley Cup Finals. I did sleep better though, not as much pelvic discomfort. So, I'm not looking forward to today -- I'll have to really pace myself during the day and rest frequently. But thankfully my presentation is over. I have virtually no responsibilities today although I have to moderate sessions all day tomorrow.

Our crib is here and put together. Dh put it together in the same amount of time it took for me to find the camera to take a picture of him putting it together. I had stashed the camera in my sewing basket! What a perfect place for it. But, I did get a picture of him assembling it (he was really finished at that point) for our baby book. I'm still trying to decide where to put what in the nursery. I keep moving things around. I think I am going to need a bumper pad, so I am trying to locate one. The dust ruffle I have may not be necessary. I also moved a bookshelf into the room. I want to put baskets in it for storage.

Baby has been very active lately, sticking his/her butt or head out and moving my belly around.

Well, have a good day. I will post belly and nursery pics soon.