Starfish Envy

Hello Again...

Just checking in to say all's well!

I really am sorry for disappearing.  I just can't make myself sit down and write in a coherent fashion, and whenever I try I seem to have computer problems that make me give up before I can even begin.

But Champ is doing great.  I'm 38 weeks pregnant, which is full term, so she could pretty much come any day now.  There's still a lot to do, but the important stuff is done.

Tonight, I had sit-downs with both my birth doula and my post-partum doula.  They're both lovely, smart, caring women, so I know I'm in good hands.  And I see my midwife tomorrow morning-- we have weekly appointments now.

My ankles are starting to swell more, and my fingers get puffy when I'm hot.  It's harder to sleep.  I pretty much have to pee constantly.  And I definitely have more frequent Braxton Hicks contractions.

But I'm not expecting Champ for at least a week.

It's so strange to think she'll be here, out in the world, one day soon.

I just hope she waits long enough for me to finish the blanket I've been knitting for her.

Because once she's here, somehow I don't think knitting will be my priority!

Oh, Goodie! A Goodie Bag!

Look what was sitting on my desk when I got to the office this morning!

A gift for Champ from WP!  

It's chock full of all the things I'm going to need for Champ, but would never think of. Like baggies for disposing of dirty diapers.  And gripe water.  And Boudreaux's Butt Paste.  And pacifiers.  And Aquaphor Healing Ointment.  And a bottle brush.  And a Sophie The Giraffe teether.  And a bunch of other adorably cute baby things.

Although my very favorite part is the monogrammed bag.

Champ has a pretty cool monogram, don't you think?

THANK YOU, WP!

The Nursery!!!

My dad and step-mom came to visit last weekend, and believe me when I say that two people have never worked harder.

They spent two and a half solid days putting things together, taking things apart, taking other things to Goodwill, moving things, washing things, ironing things, organizing things, repairing things.  Anything there is to do with any kind of thing, they did it.

Consequently, I am... knock on wood... officially ready for Champ to arrive!

The nursery is set up!

Champ's clothes are washed.  The stroller has been assembled.  The car seat is in.  The diapers are clean and organized.  (I'm using gDiapers-- check them out.  Environmentally friendly and super cute!)

Even her blankets are clean and organized.

There are still some pictures left to be hung, and some shelves to get in order...

But in general... if Champ came early (I'm 35 weeks now!  Yikes!) there would be no crazy, hectic rush just to get the basics in order.  The basics are all ready, and waiting for her arrival.

The real questions is... am I ready?