That means, I could have a baby anytime between now and 3 weeks from now, but either way, in 3 weeks I'll be staring at my baby no matter what. That makes me really excited, and a little freaked out! I look down and think, oh my... I can't wait to meet this baby. Then other times I look down and think, oh my, this baby has to get out of there somehow.
Things have gone very well despite my overdoing it several days a week (and never learning my lesson). Perhaps the problem is that I am able to do less and less... so when I think I'm not overdoing it, I actually am because I can do less than last week. Hm.
Apparently, life doesn't slow down when you are almost 38 weeks pregnant. We have been getting ginormous ('m not kidding) shares of vegetables and fruits from a local farm (it's called a CSA, join one!) Each Thursday, our kitchen fills up with produce, literally. The counters are filled. I refuse to waste any of it, and I do genuinely want to learn how to cook/freeze/can it... but this is probably the worst possible time for me to spend so much time standing in the kitchen. I don't mind it, but I tire easily and it's amazing to me how quickly my feet start to hurt. Pre pregnancy I'd have to be on them all day... now I can be on them for 30 minutes and they begin to yell at me. However- I am very excited that I have produce saved up for winter, and that our grocery bill has gone way down with all of this food coming each week to cook! I love it and feel like we have been eating so healthy!
Work has also been crazy. My biggest worry was that the baby could somehow feel my stress. Luckily, the past few working days have gone much better and I'm preparing things to go on leave (however long that may be is still yet to be determined but I think I will be off through Christmas). Up until now I'd say my chief complaint would just be the lovely ongoing heartburn... but as of last week my back, feet and legs have all decided that they are through putting up with standing or sitting for long periods of time. I tried to explain to them that it won't be much longer, but apparently you can't reason with body parts.
Yesterday, Mike and I installed the car seat base in the truck. It was interesting, we used the "new" latch system in the truck and it's hard for me to believe that the thing is secure. But, apparently this is the safest way of putting it in there. I actually just paused during the last paragraph so we could take the carseat itself out and put it in the base. Hey, why leave ourselves more chores to do than necessary once this baby decides he's ready to come and meet us??
The nursery is finished and our bags are packed. I think that we have done everything possible to prepare, but I know there is no way to truly be ready for this experience. Doesn't mean I'm not going to try my hardest though :). Everyone around us has been helping too. God really is an amazing provider. Our friends threw us a diaper party (thanks to anyone who brought us diapers!) and Suz has been cooking up a storm to add to our frozen meals. I don't think i'm going to have to do much cooking after the baby is born, and for that I can not thank you enough Suz!!!
Church in a Bar is moving from the Cell Block to Forward Hall, and Mike is putting together the sound and lighting system that will be there. He's so meticulous. It was all sitting in our garage for a bit and he cleaned every piece (most of it had been taken from other locations and probably had never been cleaned). It all looks brand new to me! I have to say, I am glad that he has this to do because he enjoys working with that stuff... but I hope that he's able to finish the project quickly and be home with me. Yep, it's selfish. But I definitely want to spend time with him before our baby comes, and I feel very comforted when he's around. Being alone and experiencing strange things is not really fun. And, it would be better to have anyone around at all... but best to have your own husband there, ay?
The baby is extremely active. He moves all over the place, and I have to hold my hand firm against my right side now so that he doesn't kick out so far... it can be painful! I think he's ready to stretch himself out. At least that's what it feels like. I have a feeling I'm going to stare at him an awful lot. I even like to watch Coby and Moose because I like them so much... I'm going to venture to say that I will like to watch my own child even more.
All that said- a pregnant woman at Chipotle put it best. She's about the same size as I am, and I think as far along. Mike asked her how it was going and she said, "Things are gettin' weird..."
Things are getting weird. Totally.
All set for a sleeping baby! Or an awake one. Whatever he wants to do in his crib is his business. Or in his stroller. Man I can't wait to take that thing out! (the stroller, haha!)
relaxation station. I wish I could fit in that swing. It's actually not going to stay there, Mammaw is letting us borrow her glider, woo too! We should probably go get that.
Last but not least, a puppy, waiting for his friend!!
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