Jul 31, 2007

Pictures, and a request for pictures

Here you go Jen, Janaki just took these pictures on Sunday!



And a request to all of my picture taking friends, would you please email me any pregnant pictures you have? I don't actually have any, and as I've quickly forgotten what it feels and looks like to be un-pregnant, I imagine I'll forget the other way around, too.

Jul 30, 2007

Last!

This is my last week at work.

Today is my last Monday as a wage-earner, as a full time employee, as an office dweller. Today I have my last chance to have a "case of the Mondays," though thankfully I don't.

Only 4 1/2 more days of work!

Jul 27, 2007

Things that sound creepy if said to a non-pregnant person

- I see you in the bathroom a lot
- Lift up your shirt
- You keep getting bigger and bigger
- You look ready to burst
- Can I touch it?

Jul 26, 2007

Done!

I finished Tuesday night. Whew.

Only 7 working days left. Whew.

I really want a snickers bar. And a reeses peanut butter cup.

Jul 24, 2007

HP

I'm a little over half way done with the last Harry Potter book. I had several Harry Potter dreams last night, and have avoided most internet sites for fear of finding out what happens before I can get to the end.

Jul 20, 2007

Last weekend and this week have been largely disappointing. There have been good things of course, but it's just been... not quite what I wanted or expected. I feel like what it took to get through the week was not worth what the week had to offer. Now we're headed into another stretch of being busy - Bob and I are heading to his parents' house tonight and the girls will be back with us next week, which is all fine, but I already feel sad and worn out, and the idea of not having time to rest and connect is not an appealing one. That's what this week was supposed to be, but it just didn't work out that way. I'm also disappointed because I've given up on trying to sell my lappy to get money for a new couch. Dealing with the people from craigslist turned out to be far too stressful and terrifying than it was worth. I'd rather have an uncomfortable and now cat shredded couch than deal with that again. Aside from that, though, I am not disappointed so much about what has or has not taken place, but... I don't know how to explain it... how I've felt, I suppose, how I've not been able to feel relaxed or connected to anyone. It's not the same as being depressed, thankfully I haven't had to deal with that for several months now. Cherise put it best - I've just been so withdrawn, and I can't find a way back out.

Oh well, I just have to keep hoping that I can be the person that I was and like again after this baby is born.

Jul 17, 2007

It's raining I love it!

I got sprinkled on as I walked to the bus stop this morning. It's cool and gray and damp. I love it! I do enjoy the sun when it's not over mid 80's, but I also really enjoy the rain, especially after such a long stretch of humid and hot.

Rain! Yay!

Jul 16, 2007

weekend

We're back from Walla Walla, but our car is in Hermiston. We won't know how it's doing until late this week.

I'm grateful for triple A and a good friend Cherise that will drive for two hours to rescue us all from Hermiston and the tow truck place, and I'm also grateful for enough money in our savings to deal with this.

I have learned that taking a trip to Walla Walla, even if your car doesn't stop in the middle of nowhere on 84, and even though there are wonderful friends to visit, isn't necessarily the best idea when you are very pregnant and the temperature is in the high 90's or low 100's.

Jul 10, 2007

scared of the temperature

Last night was not as hot as today will get, and even with the air conditioner and the fan on, I was still hot and sweaty all night. I think I will sleep in the freezer tonight.

Jul 3, 2007

plus!

One great thing about being pregnant is going to the doctor a lot. I love going to the doctor. It helps that my doctor is wonderful, but really, I like the whole experience. I like getting checked in, getting weighed, finding out what my blood pressure is, though the cuffs always hurt, and now that I have the baby, I love getting to hear his tiny baby heartbeat all the time, and finding out how big the baby house is. It's a really fun thing for me to see the numbers. Especially the weight and measurement, it feels like progress!