2/14/05

I seem to have lots of errands to do today... I bought some outfits for this summer, but I got home and realized they're probably too small. So I'm going to take them back and exchange them for the next size. I did a lot of walking yesterday, and I think it might have started something. When I got home after dinner(Steven won $100 on a scratch ticket) I was feeling kinda achy, and my stomach was all tight and hard. So that must be Braxton Hicks... Those are the first ones I've felt. And at dinner, I saw one of my old co workers from Old Navy, and she told me that if I want to go back to work, she'd love to hire me! So I even have a lead on that, when I'm ready to go back.

2/11/05

Kind of having a bad day today. Not sure why, but there's always a reason. I am making a lasagna tonight for dinner tomorrow... and I still need to pick up the house a little before company gets here tomorrow, but that's no big deal. Not going back to the Dr for two weeks. I wonder if I'll ever get to a point where I'm going more regularly than that. He really doesn't seem to be in a hurry, I just wish he'd realize that I am in a hurry. He thinks she weighs about 5 pounds, but I think it's probably more than that. Can't wait until we find out for sure.

2/9/05

I packed most of my bag for the hospital yesterday, just a few things I don't have to go in there... and I'll be all set. We had our last birthing class last night, and it was good. But it's always good, Mary is so great... I really hope she's on duty when I do go into labor. I am not looking forward to all the snow we're supposed to get tomorrow. Looks like Steven will have to come home and take me to my appointment. I'm still unsure if I want the Dr to do an internal exam after my Group B Strep test. I hear they're painful, and is it really worth more pain just to know if I'm dialating already?! Though honestly, I think I am... I have so much pain, and pressure down there, I must be doing something.

2/8/05

I have a Dr's appointment on Thursday, and tonight is our last birthing class. We filled out our birth plans last week. Now I guess it's all just waiting. We went out this weekend, and I am terribly swollen. Even going to bed doesn't really help. My hands and feet are awful. I've been sitting down a lot the last couple days... and I think maybe it's helping a little.Next week we're going to see Kate about being the baby's pediatrician... she's going to talk with us about some things regarding the baby's care... and some other stuff. I can't believe I'll be 36 weeks this Sunday. One more week after that, and I'll be considered full term... and I can have her anytime after that.

2/2/05

I'm so proud of myself. I actually did our taxes all by myself. None of that foolish computer software... just a calculator. I'll have Steven check it when he gets home, but I think it's exactly right!She's been very active the last few days. And last night at our birthing class, the nurse who runs it said she thought I looked different. I explained some of the pain I've been having, and she seems to agree. Everyone thinks I've dropped. I am really hoping that's a good sign. Maybe she'll be here this month. I'd really be thrilled with that! I'm so looking forward to not being pregnant. Unfortunately the only thing we can do is wait. We filled out our birth plans at the hospital last night, so when we actually deliver they know exactly what we want without asking us a dozen or more times. I guess that makes it more real. Of course, having a little person kicking you from the inside really does make it real!

1/30/05

Well, so far another quiet weekend. I guess I can kiss those goodbye in another couple weeks. We're hoping she'll come early, because I'm just more and more uncomfortable. I'm 34 weeks, and just amazed. Seems like everything went faster than this last month. I'm just glad people aren't calling to find out if I had the baby yet. Actually that's not true. Steven's dad called the other night. And even though he said there was no reason for calling... I just know it's because he thinks I'd go and have the baby and Steven wouldn't call him. So hopefully he won't make a habit of it, and will remember that Steven promises to call him. Just like everyone else. As soon as she's out, everyone gets a phone call!

1/24/05

I can't believe how much snow we got. I didn't see poor Steven all day yesterday. I've been cooped up in this house for three days already. I want to get out and do something.I especially want to develop the film from the shower... we have some really funny pictures that I can't wait to see how they turned out. Unbelievable what people will do sometimes.I actually have everything in the nursery as ready as it can be so far. Everything is washed and put away except for some sheets and blankets. Waiting to finish shopping before I wash that stuff. This little girl could come any time now. And I really hope that Kim is right. She thinks I'm going to have her the last week in February. I'm ready for her now... so I hope she's listening when I tell her it's time to at least start *thinking* about coming out soon. Another few weeks and there will be no problems if she decides to. So here's hoping.