I just wanted to assure everyone that I'm fine and haven't disappeared off the face of the earth :) I haven't taken any pictures lately and probably won't for a while--my face is covered in poison ivy! It's all over my forehead, my eyelid, my cheek, my neck, and both arms. Ick! To make matters worse, I ran out of makeup, so I can't even cover it up.
Things are going really well. I've had some bad heartburn/reflux, but it's getting better. I went to my acupuncturist, and that helped quite a bit. I have also been taking papaya enzymes in the evening, and I SWEAR they work better than Tums!
I don't feel like I have any other big news...maybe that's because I'm so used to being pregnant and the novelty has worn off ;) I bought a new bag from T.J. Maxx to use as the hospital bag, and it's really cute! I have already packed all of Ella's supplies--a going-home outfit, two sleepers, and receiving blankets. I will also add some cloth diapers to take along once my shower is over (I need to acquire some newborn-sized dipes). I made a super-detailed list of things to pack for Chris and me, so I'll get started on packing those things soon.
I feel like Ella's room will never be settled. Every time I
think things are in order, I realize that it just won't work and rearrange the furniture. Then my dear friend Rebecca gives me a pile of baby stuff that I don't know where to put, so it sits in a pile in the middle of the nursery (thanks, Rebecca! :-) ) I would LOVE to paint the nursery as well, but Chris won't let me do it myself, and he's been too busy working on the fence and barn to help inside. I know he just wants to get things ready for Sierra as quickly as possible, and that we don't actually NEED to nursery to be ready any time soon. We have the essentials, and Ella won't really care what color the walls are! In addition, it's probably going to be many, many months (years?) before she even uses the nursery. The co-sleeper is set up next to the bed, and that's the only thing that really has to be ready when she comes home. *sigh* I'm still overwhelmed!
I also want to have people over to the house for a sort-of housewarming party. The house is as ready as it is going to be, but our weekends have been sooooo hectic! I don't want people to feel obligated to come to the housewarming AND to the baby shower (although the shower will be in a much more convenient location), but I'm proud of our new home and want people to see it! :)
Am I hitting the third-trimester whiny stage?
