Who knew they could be this complicated?! After yet another multi-hour internet session, Lance helped make an executive decision and we bought a couple of cloth diapers and inserts online, we WILL buy one of the flushable g-diaper beginner packs and then whole foods has some eco-friendlier disposables that we can try if Parker doesn't like any of the 3 cloth-ish options. Yet again, I wonder how in the hell anyone figures this stuff out the first time they have a kid?
My body is really feeling pregnant these days. Today is officially 38 weeks. On Thursday, the doctor said that Parker's head wasn't low enough to go this week, but who knows about next week. We'll see if there's any dilation at wednesday's appointment. Mini-contractions are more frequent, but still no more than the minor throbbing you get with PMS. Lance has been very helpful giving massages that are supposed to help make labor easier. I still can't make it up and about for more than 3 or 4 hours without physically COLLAPSING from exhaustion. Thank god my schedule can actually accomodate that most days. I keep thinking that the first trimester was even more exhausting, but Lance pointed out that I'm deluding myself and never had to nap every 4 hours. Who can remember?
More and more little details crop up. I keep on thinking that, once I tie up all the lose ends, Parker will know it's time to come. But when are the ends EVER tied up? There's always more to do. Always. The most current one is the idea that I need to get to the social security office and stand in line to have Windish added to my last name so that Parker's birth certificate can have parents with matching names on it. The idea of the LINE is always overwhelming, even if the office is only 2 blocks from here. I know, I know- get over it. Bring a chair. Do something; just get there. Of course, once I do that, there'll be something else I think I need to do in order for her to come. Because it's obviously based on my to do list, and not just when she's good and ready to make an entrance...
xoxo
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2 comments:
Hey guys (or rather gals and Lance), I just wanted to wish you the best. I hope Parker arrives healthily and happily.
Get all of the sleep you can, NOW! AFter Parker arives, she will be the only one doing any serious sleeping (if you're lucky!)
You are right, though, that it is all a wonderful voyage of discovery; and it also continues to amaze me that, in spite of all homo sapiens knows, they know less about babies, deliveries and caring for he litle people, than any other species which takes the trouble to rear its offspring.
You sound really thrilled, Connie, over what is still a miracle. That is exactly as it should be - and I am very happy for you all!
Let me know how it all goes.
Bless you all,
Peter
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