We just came home from Timberlodge Steakhouse. We got a gift certificate for Christmas, and Joe had suggested that we spend it on a birthday dinner for me (just a tiny bit late) so I agreed. I went in planning to order a nice, chocolatey dessert but was foiled by the stomach full of baby that was already in there before I threw in the salmon and the baked potato. I’m so glad I stopped eating with my plate half full, because at the moment I feel like I’m going to explode! I would so love to evict this baby right now.
Poor Joe had a long night – got home at 5-something this morning after his Exchange project at work totally bombed, and it’s still unresolved. Even after sleeping most of the day today, he’s still exhausted. Thankfully, it is his turn to read to Julie tonight and i have a few minutes of peace to surf the ‘net.
Back to the baby thing for a moment – I met with our doula for a while over coffee today, and it was great catching up with her. I’m so glad we’re going to have a support person there, and she’s a fun lady to hang out and chat with. That’s one more thing checked of the list of stuff I really should do before the baby comes. I was looking at Julie’s birth pictures and thinking about that moment when I first got to meet her…
It was SO sweet. Even under imperfect circumstances of laying in an OR being sewn up and having only one hand free with which to touch her…it was one of the most beautiful moments in my life. I can’t wait to share that moment with our new little girl.
Hi Shelly, Just wanted you to know that I am checking your blog every time I can do so…waiting for the announcement that Sophie is here! We are on our way to FL and right now, I am typing this to you from a Hampton Inn in Nashville, TN. The drive down is long and we are taking it easy this time (4 days of driving instead of 3). Today is our 46th wedding anniversary…can’t believe it!
I send hugs and as much energy as I can manage through the airwaves!!!
Love,
Grandma Marge from Knitting I!