Checklist domination

1. Install carseat, get head pillow in place, and set up mirror. The mirror won't work in the trailblazer since the window is so far away... guess Mike will get to enjoy that feature in his truck... bummer for me...


2. Put in the car shades so baby isn't blinded for her first ride home.

3. Pack a bag for myself.

4. Pack a bag for baby girl.

5. Unpack baby things that are all boxed up and put boxes in garage (not garbage, just in case).

6. Get upstairs TV plugged in and set up (maternity leave should not = walking up and down stairs all day to watch tv while I feed baby and try to snooze, right?).

7. Put up paper flowers I got from our display at work

Ok so I didn't get everything done. But I made progress on packing and cleaning out the baby's room. The problem is that we have piles of things without homes, and nowhere to put them. So just getting one pile done is a huge accomplishment in itself. My revised goal is to get a pile done a night. Much less overwhelming and will keep me from getting antsy.

To enjoy the beautiful weather last night, Mike and I brought Buckley on a (slow) walk that really pushed my belly physically. It got so tight during the walk that we had to stop a couple of times. Then, last night as we were trying to sleep, my body went into what I will call Preterm labor. I for sure was having contractions but they weren't regular or as painful as I believe they will be. Nonetheless, Buckley must have been able to sense my discomfort because he came and laid by me during the 5 hrs I couldn't sleep. Yes, thats right. 5 HOURS. I think I got a good 3 hours in without being brutally waken up. No thank you, body, I don't need this kind of prep. The real deal will be fine, thanks.

My own to do list

I keep thinking "Wouldn't it be great if I went into labor today?" And then immediately think of a bunch of things to do in preparation. So I'm going to make a nice little list that I will hopefully be able to "check off" by the end of this weekend (or today?).

1. Install carseat, get head pillow in place, and set up mirror.
2. Put in the car shades so baby isn't blinded for her first ride home.
3. Pack a bag for myself.
4. Pack a bag for baby girl.
5. Unpack baby things that are all boxed up and put boxes in garage (not garbage, just in case).
6. Get upstairs TV plugged in and set up (maternity leave should not = walking up and down stairs all day to watch tv while I feed baby and try to snooze, right?).
7. Put up paper flowers I got from our display at work.

Ok that is good I think... seems manageable right? Here's hoping ambition kicks in soon and I can do something else besides blog, facebook, and read real books.

Oh, and when I was at the doctor, the other two mom-to-bes had kindles. Call me jealous, now I want one!!

I should also point out that currently Mike is jacking up our deck outside (like that is perfectly normal to do on any given day) and yesterday he installed two ceiling lights/fans. Seriously?? I love how he can do everything. I feel lazy now.

Just to show you his softer side.

This is what we get to come home to:

Love him.

Baby update

I had an appointment this morning with my nurse practitioner.

Good news: I lost 2 lbs (probably water weight) and baby is good.

Bad news: Her heart rate was a little low, in the 100+teens instead of 140's. They strapped me up to a nonstress test and had me chill out for twenty minutes. I was a little nervous for most of this but she assured me that everything is fine. So now I feel that I will be paranoid untl she is in my arms. Lets just pray for this huh?

Week and a half til due date!