I finally have a day at home to just rest and nest. I had hoped that the past few weeks would afford me more time for baby prepping… but it hasn’t worked out that way. And now the list for today
1. Write up that birth plan
2. Find Pediatrician and call for appointment (or at least find out whom to call for apt once baby is born) 3. Start ( Read more... )

I wanted to write about being pregnant so that I would have some sort of record of how it was for me, and maybe a record for the Seamonkey if she ever needed some historical data or something. The past two weeks however I simply haven't wanted to write. I think I will make a list to make this whole thing easier for now.

( Cut for a bit of TMI factor and for length )

First let me say that the Baby shower was AMAZING. Being surrounded by the loving support of our family, friends and community was not only warm, fuzzy and all feel good yummy, I really felt the overwhelming faith everyone had in our ability to be good parents. (I often lack this faith in myself...) Plus the laughter was plentiful and healing ( Read more... )

Early this week I picked up paint samples for the baby's room and I think I have settled on a nice Lavender Grey color called “Lavender Sparkle”. It is very subtle... but feminine. Have I mentioned that I am beyond excited about having a girl? Next Tuesday my friend Tia is going to come over and help me paint the whole room, and the new rug ( Read more... )

In my experience there are two types of patients, Those who want as much clinical information on their condition/procedure as possible and those who find too much information overwhelming and fearful. Having been a Nursing student I have a lot of clinical information (one might even call it an education) in Maternity, Birthing, Growth and ( Read more... )

Dorie - "So many new babies are here and more are coming! What was happening last spring I wonder"
Max - "Humpin"

Until very recently, I have been a sleeper, a really good sleeper. I could sleep sitting upright, in planes, at airports, strange places and new beds, in hot climates and cold ones.... I slept well! It is a blessing, and I hope that my kid inherits my special skill (as her father does not). Lately however I have been having some pretty ( Read more... )

As soon as I got a CNA license I signed up for a Phlebotomy certification class. That was 2 years ago. The class is so backed up that the wait list took me 2 years to get into the class. And in the health care market today it is a super valuable additional skill to have. For instance most clinics or facilities (that are not hospitals or ( Read more... )

We said goodbye to Cobain last Wednesday night and I have been weepy and lonely ever since. It is getting easier to handle every day, but I miss him terribly and I feel like less of a good human (whatever that means) without him. I guess his constant outpouring of adoration and love he directed at me had a rather validating effect. And you ( Read more... )

We have been working on registry stuff, and I have to say that all this kid stuff requires a whole lot of research. We have access to Consumer reports and Amazon and a few other parenting sites are good for user reviews, but there is just sooo much to get and so much information out there. I am torn between trying to find the gadgets and ( Read more... )