getting ready for baby
The midwife came for a home visit last night. My doula came too, and it was nice to go over stuff with them and talk about differenent scenarios, etc. The contractions and intense cramps have tapered off a lot yesterday and today. The mw checked me and said she thought nothing was imminent. Perhaps that helped me relax a little, too. Although, my belly is about as big as I ever imagined it could get and my belly button is out and about. At any rate, the little guy will arrive when he’s ready, and I guess I just have to wait a little longer. I am 38 weeks tomorrow.
The weather has been awful (either Africa-hot or raining cats n dogs) so we’ve been stuck indoors alot lately. I am going to try to find something fun to do and get outside today, even though its supposed to be 88 and tstorms. maybe we just need to walk in the rain!
Zibby has been loving the Elizabeth Mitchell music. She sings “This Little Light of Mine”, and “Little Bird, Little Bird”. I love to hear her sing!!!
My favorite is “Sack of Sugar” 
Zibby also likes when I sing “I’ll Fly Away” from the O Brother soundtrack. She told me the other day that she loves my words and my voice. awwww.
What else is new? The freezer is stocked. The pantry is stocked. I got Zibby new shoes and weeded out all the old ones that dont fit anymore. The weather hasnt changed so I cant swap the seasonal clothes yet. I updated all my scrapbooks and photo albums. The baby stuff is unpacked and washed and in the drawers (except for the stuff in my brothers basement!!! stinky-call me back already!) so theres not much else I can do to get ready for baby except clean my car. And wait for my new nursing bras to arrive…
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Wow, you really ARE ready for this little boy! I guess you must be nesting to accomplish all that. Our house is a disaster (we’ve been out so much that when we’re in we just want to play with everything, and I haven’t had the energy to clean it all up).
We like Elizabeth Mitchell too, and we were thinking of going this weekend to see her at Ravinia but decided to do something less ambitious and in the neighborhood (it’s Bucktown Arts Fest, FYI). We drove out to Ravinia to see Justin Roberts earlier this year and basically missed half the show b/c of traffic, so be warned to be on time.
The kids shows are usually only 45min to 1 hour, so you definitely want to be there at the start.
That’s so sweet Zibby likes your voice–my kids tell me to stop singing, as I’m ruining the real song.
Oh, and one more thing…I love the new colors/format for your site. It looks beautiful!
Have a good day, whatever you decide to do. We’re heading to a movie, as we can’t stand the heat (in our no A/C apt), but we’ll think of you out and about taking a walk. Walks in the rain are great.
You sound WELL prepared.