Week 30

When I have to work in the evening, I've discovered the simple pleasure of laying in bed until about an hour before having to go to work. The furries and I fell into this wonderful routine over the last few days where we see Danielle off to work, sleep in a bit more, and then spend the morning camping out in bed watching tv, reading and eating breakfast. Slice sleeps as he has no interest in socializing unless food is involved and Gracie enjoys playing with her toys, slice's toys, and any socks laying around. Oh and lets not forget the soil in the potted plants. Periodically she makes it up on to the bed and falls asleep at my legs. I'm usually the type that feels that there are lots to be done around the house but I'm trying to give in to my fatigue and need to rest and I really enjoy it. I think I will do this more often when I have the chance. Even on weekends. In a few short weeks I won't have the luxury of lounging around although maybe the baby will like to snuggle with his mommies for a bit on a Saturday morning.

On the days that I haven't been lounging around, I've been busy with baby's room. This past weekend, I washed, folded and put away clothing that were given to us. When can I start to use fabric softener or dryer sheets? I used All Free and I just wish the clothes came out as soft as ours. It is cute seeing his clothes neatly put away in the drawer. I had a difficult time deciding how to organize his clothes. I still don't think I have it down 100% but I've decided that I have three drawers and each drawer will carry a select size. When he grows out of that size, it will get put away or donated and the drawers will move up one. His outfits will go on hangers, socks and cloth diapers in separate baskets on his changing table, bibs, hats, and receiving blankets in the changing table cabinet, and shoes in another basket. Baskets seem to be the easiest way for me to stay organized. I'm amazed at how much stuff he has already and we haven't done much major clothes shopping or had our baby shower.

His room is coming along nicely. This Saturday we are taking advantage of the BRU sale and will buy his travel system and mattress. We have a few more things to put up on the wall and I think after that we'll be done. I like being in his room and I find that I'm in there a lot over the weekends working on projects. It just feels cozy in there which is what I was going for.

The other night I had a dream about him. I woke up feeling very warm and fuzzy. I don't remember what he looked like but I remember holding him and breastfeeding him. I wonder if my dreams about him are going to increase as the time gets closer.

Danielle can consistently feel him from the outside these days. They have chats about poker and he responds by kicking. Last night she played music from him and he was kicking away to it. It's nice to see them connect.

In the meantime, I'm starting to think about my birth plan as instructed by my midwife. We also have to pick a pediatrican although I have one in mind. Last week I went to a Baby Basics Class offered by a local Pediatrician's office. I was the only one who showed up so it kind of turned into an informal Pediatric Interview. I liked the doctor but I wasn't all that impressed with their hours, process to get in contact with the doctor after hours, or location. I was given a bag of goodies which is always nice, so it wasn't a complete wash.