I have made amazing progress in knocking out the big things that need to happen before Sadie arrives. The most daunting task was to switch the boys and girls bedrooms and we are almost done. All that's left is the closets (still a big job) and some general cleaning. Dan still has to paint, but that's his job so I'm not worrying about it. The only other big job is to bring the crib down from the attic and set it up (though she won't actually be in it for quite a few months).
So now that the major stuff is almost behind me, I'm looking to the little things that I like to do to prepare for a birth. I need to print some packing lists. I've always been a two bag girl; one for the labor and one for the hospital stay. I like to bring the usual things to assist in labor, a picture of my loved ones, snacks, lip balm, something for Dan to rub my back with, etc. I'm also narrowing down the drugs that I will be using to help me cope with early labor. So far I've decided on Tootsie Roll Pops, gummy bears, Red Vines, Tropical Starbursts, and maybe a bit of chocolate. :-)
I need to get some volunteers to watch my kids in the event that Sadie decides to make an early appearance. Otherwise my mom will be here to help watch them.
So plans for my labor are in full swing. I have a little over four weeks left if she comes on time and I'm looking forward to some fun stuff. Saturday I am getting a joint baby shower and making a fun baby crib cake for the other mother. I start my weekly visits next week. It's always fun for me to see how I've progressed, so I'm looking forward to that. And I'm trying to schedule some time to really slow down and rest these last few weeks. Things have been so busy, I really want to enjoy the few hours that I have kid free right now. I'll keep you u