o . . . that I worked in a bakery for six months after grad school . . . but I’m actually not a very good baker. Most of my “from scratch” baked goods come out a little dry, a little hard. I tell myself I need more practice, but in truth I just don’t…
Waaaaah
I am so uncomfortable today. The ten pound turkey in my belly is killing me. I have pains in my ribs, pains in my hips, pains in my stomach – I think these are poky baby limbs asserting themselves into areas where they don’t belong, but they could also be muscle spasms of some kind. …
Weekend Accomplishments
My husband and puppy are racing one another up the driveway as I type. The torrential rain of earlier today has slowed to a trickle, and I think they enjoyed their few minutes outside the house, at last. Yes. Wear that puppy OUT. It’s been a quiet weekend, and a relaxing one, although not…
86 Degrees and Feelin' Fine
It’s a sparkling sunny 86 degrees outside today. Mmmmm. I’ve been out in it all of about ten minutes, but still, it’s nice to know that the chill is gone. For now. It’s April in Carolina, so it may very well be snowing this weekend. I’m wearing a skirt and flippies, and the comment…
One Track Mind
Signs of Early Labor: Dull lower back pain Pelvic pressure Digestive Issues Increased trapped gas due to baby pressure Menstrual-like cramps Nesting – feeling the urge to clean and organize to a pathological degree Increased Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions Lightening, or dropping Symptoms I have been experiencing for the past two weeks: …