So I've started feeling a little more than nothing this week, it seems. I've had more contractions that aren't related to standing up or stressors, and those that are caused by that are much more annoying. Every once in a while I feel like I've got standard cramps, so who knows, maybe the doctor will be able to tell a difference on Friday. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but it would really be cool if stuff was starting. Not that I have my bags packed for the hospital or anything. :) that would totally jinx it! I did buy nursing bras and a few other things this weekend that really made me feel like I can honestly say a baby would be okay living in my home. And since my official due date is a week from tomorrow, it's probably good that I'm feeling that way!
I stepped on the scale tonight, and it actually creaked at me. It freaking creaked!!! There are people who weigh way more than 177 lbs, so I think that was just uncalled for. It is a little weird to not be able to just look down at the number, though - kind of have to look to the side of my belly.
It was another beautiful weekend in Iowa, and I got to show my workplace to my parents. The plant had an open house to celebrate 60 years in operation, so I was able to show them the parts I work with, the heat treat areas, and my lab. Dad asked me all kinds of questions about engineering and manufacturing that I couldn't answer, and he was impressed with the damage done to the lab by my accident last summer. Once again, when navigating in a crowd of people, I had to consciously tell myself that I'm actually narrower face-on than turning to the side. It's a weird habit to break - you try it!!
I had every intention of being productive tonight, but I'm pretty tired. Those of you who know the pace I generally go at may be astonished to know that a complete evening for me is unloading and reloading the dishwasher, grocery shopping and putting it away, and scrambling a few eggs for dinner. That's it, I'm shot. I really don't know how working mothers ever end up having a second child, because I wouldn't be able to take care of another kid on top of all that I do now.
Take care, all.
2 comments:
Good luck wtih your last week of pregnancy!! Just think - the next time you write you could be a mom! I miss you guys and we will be in touch!!
I can't believe that your due date is TUESDAY!!! I hope that labor goes as well as labor can. I can't wait to hear about the first moment you set eyes on your baby. You're almost there!
Alicia
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