Nesting

Yes. It has begun. I am definitely in full nesting mode. I lay awake at night thinking of all the things that need to be done before this newest daughter of ours arrives and you would think I was having her tomorrow by the sense of panic it strikes in me. This past weekend I brought up all the 0-9 month clothing I had boxed away and washed them all and they are now hanging nicely in the closet. By the way... that was actually ridiculously fun. I forgot how many cute little clothing items I had for such a small baby! It was like going shopping without having to shell out the cash at the register!

Today it was deep cleaning our refrigerator and mopping all the floors. Don't ask me why this was of such importance as both of these tasks will definitely be done many more times before Hadleigh's birth, but it makes me feel better knowing that it's done. I also went and bought formula and diapers today because those are two items that will obviously be needed. I'm also on a mission to find some really comfortable slippers for the hospital because walking around barefoot anywhere but my own home freaks me out, and my tootsies won't be touching a bare hospital floor. I'm also looking for a great set of pajamas to wear in the hospital because I don't like wearing a hospital gown any longer than I absolutely have to.

Tomorrow's items of note will be deep cleaning the bathrooms, dusting every crevice of my house and vaccuuming every square inch of carpet. I'm also going to make a list of everything I may need to have at hand for when the baby comes home.

Next week I will be packing a hospital bag because I am terrified of going into labor and then running around my house like a chicken with it's head off because I can't remember what to bring with me. I will also be placing extra towels underneath the sheets on my side of the bed so that if my water breaks I won't have to put "buy a new mattress" on the list of things to do after I have the baby.

So... am I being completely anal about all this and you would swear by reading this post I have never done this before? Sure. But at least I'll be prepared. And on another note, if it's all done in advance you can bet a million dollars that this baby won't come naturally and I will have to be induced a week overdue, just like Avery. Because that's my luck.

Now... a few pictures. For those of you who think I don't really show that much while pregnant I had Rob take a picture of me today. I'm 32 weeks 1 day pregnant. It's interesting to point out that I believe I am about as big as I was a week before I gave birth to Avery. I feel massive! The good news is I am still four pounds below my pre-pregnancy weight. For most people this isn't such a great thing but since I started the pregnancy overweight it's actually a good thing for my body. My doctor isn't worried and the baby looks great in all the ultrasounds so we're doing good. Also... I hate my arms and don't ask me why I am posting a picture of me in a tank top but I guess you can say I'm "living on the edge!" I'm completely aware of my horrendous tan line. And yes... my nose is a bit red... it seems I've developed some pregnancy-related rosacea... it sucks. My dermatologist says it can be treated after birth... he's a good man.

How happy can a pregnant woman look?! I'm cheesing it up in this photo!

And for those of you who only visit to see pictures of Little Miss Avery, here are some new photos for your viewing pleasure! (This is another thing I did today... I uploaded a massive amount of photos I had sitting on my memory card!)

A Study in "Personality"

Comments

[Rache (as in Lins' daughter)]

Jen, you, Avery and the Bump all look beautiful in these pictures!

[Lisa]

Damn, you look hot! Fabulous pics. Avery has the cutest clothes on the planet. I wish I had her wardrobe!

[Lins]

You look GORGEOUS! how do you do that in pregnancy, when all I ever want to do is wilt???

[Jen]

Just wanted to thank all you ladies for making my day. I think I look tired and haggard but am disguising it with a smile. And Lisa,,, I am hot... hot as a stinking pig because I'm not doing well with this 100 degree heat!!!