Nesting, Nesting, Nesting (amongst other things)
So you know how I said I was going to get this blog caught up with pictures and updates and all of that?? Yeah...so hasn't happened. Don't even have the motivation. I will get around to it eventually...
Instead I have been extremely busy nesting. I never got this way with Steven. Could have been because I was so busy working session hours the last month leading up to having him that there wasn't energy left to deal with the typical nesting of cleaning and organizing things for baby.
I have been cleaning like crazy (so nice to have a mostly clean house all the time), and shopping for all the last minute baby/mommy supplies (diapers, nursing supplies, birth supplies - since we actually have to bring some of these things to the center with us whereas a hospital would usually provide it all). My project list is almost complete as far as sewing/knitting projects are concerned. I finished all of my cloth wipes, made two flannel swaddle blankets, made eight burp cloths, and knit one really little hat and am finishing one slightly bigger hat (so hard not knowing how big Beanlet will be). I hope to take some pictures of some of these completed projects tonight (w/ links to the sites I got for tutorials)...but no promises.
There hasn't been a moment of this nesting I haven't enjoyed (well, the moment I took 1/3rd of my finger nail and a chunk of finger out w/ the rotary cutter while cutting the fabric for the burp cloths wasn't exactly pleasant...but I've moved on). There is just something about having everything washed, folded and in its place that has been so relaxing for me.
As of today I have 3 weeks left until my due date. I am officially in the "okay to deliver anytime" window, which is a huge relief. We had an OB check yesterday at Group Health and I was told that barring my #'s getting wonky, there is no reason I shouldn't be able to stay with ATC until the baby is born - past due date or not. Totally took a load off my mind and I'm feeling so much more at peace about deciding which methods to try for moving things along (herbal remedies, cervical prepping...yeah...we'll stop there).
My days are filled with moments of "I'm so ready to have this baby now" and feelings of being content just waiting for things to happen when they are supposed to happen. The end is in sight and I am calm and full of peace. I am trying to enjoy this last little bit of time with Steven before it is no longer just the two of us during the day. I'm praying that we transition well when the new baby comes home and that he won't feel I've abandoned him for a new baby for too long.
Speaking of my little man, we had his 18 month check up yesterday as well. He is a BIG boy! He is 83% for height and 75% for weight - he really shot up over the last 3 months. He took his shots like a champ, only crying right after, but as soon as Daddy picked him up and held him he calmed down. We treated him to a cookie afterward and all was well again. He is picking up so many words! Some of the newer ones - "cool dudes" for his sunglasses, "thank you", "poop poop" when he has a dirty diaper, "apple", "bubbles"...and of course all of these are said in his toddler way which I can't even figure out how to type to make them sound as cute as how he says them.
Last but not least, today I'm celebrating six wonderful years married to my best friend. Nathan has been an amazing husband, and is a magnificent daddy. We have grown up a lot together these last six years of marriage - seeing where we are today makes me realize just how young we were when we got hitched. I'm so thankful that we've been able to grow closer and closer over that time and while I know we have a long ways to go on the "growing up", I wouldn't want anyone else to grow up with. I couldn't ask for a better partner in life and am excited about what the years ahead will bring. I love you, Babe!
Instead I have been extremely busy nesting. I never got this way with Steven. Could have been because I was so busy working session hours the last month leading up to having him that there wasn't energy left to deal with the typical nesting of cleaning and organizing things for baby.
I have been cleaning like crazy (so nice to have a mostly clean house all the time), and shopping for all the last minute baby/mommy supplies (diapers, nursing supplies, birth supplies - since we actually have to bring some of these things to the center with us whereas a hospital would usually provide it all). My project list is almost complete as far as sewing/knitting projects are concerned. I finished all of my cloth wipes, made two flannel swaddle blankets, made eight burp cloths, and knit one really little hat and am finishing one slightly bigger hat (so hard not knowing how big Beanlet will be). I hope to take some pictures of some of these completed projects tonight (w/ links to the sites I got for tutorials)...but no promises.
There hasn't been a moment of this nesting I haven't enjoyed (well, the moment I took 1/3rd of my finger nail and a chunk of finger out w/ the rotary cutter while cutting the fabric for the burp cloths wasn't exactly pleasant...but I've moved on). There is just something about having everything washed, folded and in its place that has been so relaxing for me.
As of today I have 3 weeks left until my due date. I am officially in the "okay to deliver anytime" window, which is a huge relief. We had an OB check yesterday at Group Health and I was told that barring my #'s getting wonky, there is no reason I shouldn't be able to stay with ATC until the baby is born - past due date or not. Totally took a load off my mind and I'm feeling so much more at peace about deciding which methods to try for moving things along (herbal remedies, cervical prepping...yeah...we'll stop there).
My days are filled with moments of "I'm so ready to have this baby now" and feelings of being content just waiting for things to happen when they are supposed to happen. The end is in sight and I am calm and full of peace. I am trying to enjoy this last little bit of time with Steven before it is no longer just the two of us during the day. I'm praying that we transition well when the new baby comes home and that he won't feel I've abandoned him for a new baby for too long.
Speaking of my little man, we had his 18 month check up yesterday as well. He is a BIG boy! He is 83% for height and 75% for weight - he really shot up over the last 3 months. He took his shots like a champ, only crying right after, but as soon as Daddy picked him up and held him he calmed down. We treated him to a cookie afterward and all was well again. He is picking up so many words! Some of the newer ones - "cool dudes" for his sunglasses, "thank you", "poop poop" when he has a dirty diaper, "apple", "bubbles"...and of course all of these are said in his toddler way which I can't even figure out how to type to make them sound as cute as how he says them.
Last but not least, today I'm celebrating six wonderful years married to my best friend. Nathan has been an amazing husband, and is a magnificent daddy. We have grown up a lot together these last six years of marriage - seeing where we are today makes me realize just how young we were when we got hitched. I'm so thankful that we've been able to grow closer and closer over that time and while I know we have a long ways to go on the "growing up", I wouldn't want anyone else to grow up with. I couldn't ask for a better partner in life and am excited about what the years ahead will bring. I love you, Babe!
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