The Waterbed & KungFu Panda

What I've nicknamed my stomach: The Waterbed
What I've nicknamed baby: KungFu Panda

I think both are self-explanatory! I don't have a whole lot to say today. I have had a monster headache since this morning. It is awful. I have been extremely tired this week. I am ready for her to come out, but not ready. I want her to stay put until at least Halloween. We'll see I guess!

Sorry no funniness today. I just can't muster it. Off to nurse my headache and rub my swollen feet.

Pound for Pound

Mondays...blech. Also...I want to know what genious thought that a 5 day workweek was a good idea...with only 2 days to rest. I'd love a 4 work/3 off. That makes sense. Maybe we can adapt Mexicos lovely tradition of siestas. Work in the mornings and then nap for a couple hours during the day. Who's with me??

Woke up this morning feeling like I was much heavier. The scale only shows a 2 pound gain (this is weighing at the end of the day) but I feel like she's grown. Hips and groin are very sore. Getting up from a sitting position to a standing is taking more and more effort...getting the show on the road is snails pace.

Once I get home, I admire my once flat feet, now turned puffy flat feet. I immediately strip off any work related clothing and change into the same jogging pants that I have been growing with me the past few months and change into a sports bra that doesn't fit, but does an ok job of harnessing my girls in. A little side boob never hurt anyone.

I've noticed that her kicks are becoming stronger...sometimes a tad bit painful. She likes to dig right into my hip bones and pelvic area. I am becoming more anxious as time comes closer. I can't believe less than 2 months. September 5 marked the official 2 month mark, and I am 32 weeks this week. Have an OB appointment this Friday. Should be a routine checkup.

We made a little more headway with the nursery yesterday. I was pleased. I decided to fold up the pack and play since it is not needed until she gets here. Organized the few articles of clothing we have for her (also the onesie purchased at Wal-Mart that says "Sugar, Spice, and everything nice". This weekend we will move P desk out of the office and re-organize the room. The crib and dresser/changing table will all be on one wall. The guest bed will be...somewhere in the room. I'm just glad things are on their way up and out.

Hope everyone has a great week. =)

Gas for my horses

K...I know the song is "beer for my horses" but I can't drink beer, so GAS for my horses will have to do. I woke up 2x this morning with charlie horses in the same spot- my right chin. (shin?) The 2nd time I broke down and ate 1/2 a banana. Ms. thang kicking me the whole time. She really is trying to prepare me for the hell/joy that is about to ensue.

Gas...eh what needs to be said that hasn't been said about it before. I should improve my technique, maybe try some new positions to make my case more audible. P likes to pull his foot to his back in a strech-like manuever that is quite effective. Although if I try that, I may not be able to get out of it or move for the next 3 days.

Speaking of which, my flexibility=out the window. I am having problems just pulling my foot up on my leg to get a glimpse of my removed and healing ingrown toenail. Same goes for clipping my raptors...I do 2 nails and have to put my foot down and take a breather. A couple of weeks ago we took ol one eye to the optomitrist...I felt like I ran 3 miles. With these hormones, looks like I'll be running a lot of marathons.

This labor day will be relaxing and working on the outdoor patio closet. It is packed to the brim of camping gear, which will hopefully get one last use this month before we get our permanent company. We were lucky to receive some new pieces for camping at both of our bridal showers...unfortunately we haven't utilized many of them yet. Oh well...we'll just have to see. I was thinking September was really the only option month-wise for camping. I don't know if I want to give birth Little House on the Prairie style...though what a story it would be ;)

I really over-worked myself yesterday. Went grocery shopping to both Wal-Mart and Coscto (oh how I love those free-samples) which lasted a couple of hours. Got home and cleaned the fridge and pantry, put away the groceries and cooked dinner and dessert- Chicken & biscuits w/dumplings (it is chicken & veggies in a gravy) with rice and homemade lemon bars. Everything tasted great....I was dissapointed with the lemon bars though. The recipe I used was a new one, borrowed from my great-grandma Langlois. I greased the pan even though it didn't call for it...in hindsight, I suppose the 2 cups of butter used for the crust would suffice in helping it not stick. The lemon mixture seeped to the bottom of the crust...so I had inverted lemon bars. Next time- no greasing, and I am going to make a double batch of the lemon...and buy some vanilla ice cream to go with.

I hope everyone has a great labor day! Don't work too hard. =)