Last Week's Update

First off, my apologies to those who were waiting on Monday to see an update here. I have been battling internet issues combined with having to share one computer when the internet IS working.

For the basics, as of this last Monday I was 1 cm and about 75% effaced with the baby really low but I forgot to ask at what station exactly. I have another appointment on Tuesday morning and I'm hoping to have progressed even more. I've been having contractions pretty often but not regularly for the last couple of days and the baby is moving SO much today it's actually starting to bug a little.

As for non-technical stuff, I feel the hormonal shift starting to happen. Not only is the stress from all the big stuff starting to boil but the little stuff is getting to me to and I just want to cry at everything. I'd say I've done really really well in the emotional department through the pregnancy, so I hope it's OK to be a little hormonal in these last few days or weeks without anyone getting on my case too badly about it. Oh, and the sleep! I didn't know it was possible to sleep so much even when I don't feel tired. I'm SO sore though from lying around so much and it makes me feel lazy. But my hips and tail bone hurt and today my thighs have been really achy. I need a massage and a hot bath. Maybe I can find a good therapist this week. I can't believe I've gotten this far without a massage. I've been saying for months that I want to go get one.

I finally got the bed skirt sewn and on the crib and decided to just stick with the plain ecru bumper to match the sheet. The walls are bare but I figured it's OK for now since we actually might not be staying here for much longer (another post for another time.) I've already got a few holes in the walls from hanging the curtain rod and attempting to hang the hat rack (I need different nails and a leveler I think) I have also been putting off getting a rocking chair. I found one on Craigslist at a great deal but have been so preoccupied with other stuff, going and actually checking it out and bringing it home keeps getting pushed back. Who knows if it's even still available? Other than that, I am also putting off getting the papasan swing . It's kinda big and if we have to move it ...well, it's left to be seen but it would be nice to have. I was thinking of hitting O.U.C. to see if they have one second-hand.

Other than that, just need to get the car seat and we'll be set. I'm pretty ready to get him out of there but anxious about future sleep-deprivation. Funny that THAT is what worries me. It's something different for everyone I think.

Well, I'll update more later. TTFN.