Nice cool day...

Ian is at school (on a Saturday!) giving the second half of his verbal argument in the moot court competition. He should be home soon - hopefully he will describe on the blog what exactly it entailed...I have only a vague idea. He gets to argue in front of a panel - I am sure he enjoys it!

We are nearing 33 weeks. Whoa. We met the last of the OBs in the practice at our appointment this past week. A younger man, very personable and funny (dare I say, on the cute side as well). I am so surprised, but I actually prefer both of the male physicians (even the other one that Ian described as looking like an aging porn star with longer floppy hair-I promptly smacked him for saying that), I like the older female OB well enough, but absolutely despise my primary physician. She is awful and makes me dread each appointment with her. Nothing like lecturing a pregnant woman and making her feel bad about herself each and every visit...coming from a very young, naturally stick thin, obviously never pregnant, just married woman. The nurses are great - they think I am a nut-and always are joking. I am convinced that nurses do the bulk of the work in medicine, so I am glad they are such a good crew. We will have a good time in the hospital when the time comes, I am sure, provided the evil one is not on call that day! I think I will suffer at home as long as possible to avoid seeing her if the time comes for that...

My carpal tunnel has been brutal. My right hand is numb most of the time - very difficult to be on the computer for any length of time. I frequently drop things and feel very clumsy. My left hand is sporadically numb, much of the time it happens at night. I have been unable to help Ian with painting anymore, just can't do it. Making jewelry is absolutely out of the question - disappointed with that. Heartburn is bad, just bought the largest (it is absurd) bottle of tums from Target. I even broke down and bought zantac to take when it is very bad. I was trying to avoid medications, but it has passed that point. The baby is still kicking, sometimes feels as if she is shifting entirely around. The pressure on my bladder is much worse; I feel like I am constantly running to the bathroom! Kind of funny, and much easier during the night now that we are moved back into the bedroom.

The bedroom is great! I love it! Ian did a very good job- he should post some pics. He has some minor things to finish with the trim, but all in all that room is done. The dogs and cats LOVE hanging out in the room. Since last night was so cool, there were 3-4 cats (Hans, Franz, Cleo, or Clawde) and 3 dogs (Ginger, Bella, Sadie) in bed with us at some points of the night. I know this because I am awake much of the night (sleep from about 12-2am, awake from 2-6am, then sleep 6-9am). This is a ridiculous amount of beast to share a FULL size bed. I think it would even be too much for a king-sized bed. It was cold though, and I felt bad kicking any of them off.

Ian is going to paint the second bedroom (baby's room) today. It will be a bright sunny yellow - I think the color is caribbean yellow or something like that. Can't wait! Hopefully tomorrow we can reassemble the room - I can put the crib bedding together. I really need to pack the overnight bag, get some diapers and supplies, and get the car seat ready in Mom's car. You never know...we are really approaching that time...

Oh, one more thing even though my right hand is begging me to stop... THANK YOU Demetra, and yes, you too Buck, for the fabulous crib soother. I LOVE it and will take a pic of it in the crib asap! Thank you also for the children's book...about huskies of course. Ian was very excited to see that book! It might be the first one read to the little one, I have a feeling!
-Marie