Still waiting, still working. Except last Friday - I finally dragged my butt out of bed, took a shower, and then... instead of putting on clothes for work, ended up in a fresh nightgown. I was just so tired, and crampy.
It didn't help that I had two people suggesting I rest, and a bit of a bloody nose. (The latter is something I've experienced only during pregnancy, and seemingly only when I stress my body, usually with not sleeping enough.) So I called in and said I'd try to make it in the afternoon. And then in the afternoon, I called again and said nevermind. Maybe the influence of a woman in our baby CPR class the night before? She asked when I was due, and I said next week - which surprised her. And me. And then she asked if I was still working and was shocked again. But, if Charla's sisters are any indication, my swelling lips are a sign that we will meet Bean very soon.
One thing I finally did this weekend was to print birth announcements (- just the part that can be done now). Which meant, finally, use of the Gocco* that Sam bought for me last year! It was fun and easy to use, and I think the announcements turned out pretty nice. Those of you who have experience with the Gocco, do you save your masters over time, and use them again? The directions give two options of saving and using again in the next day or two, or throwing away. I was going to try to save anyway, but thought I'd ask about success with such.
*If Mariko's brother is to be believed, I should be calling it a Print Gocco, but that extra word makes it a little too awkward for my tastes.
When you didn't post for a few days, I wondered if Bean had made his/her arrival. I think it's great you were able to keep the sex a surprise. I bet you are dying to know. I couldn't stand not knowing and found out as soon as possible. I was really hoping for a girl first and couldn't stand not knowing. I haven't stopped smiling since I found out it is indeed a girl. I think the element of surpise would be amazing too though. Maybe next time I will keep myself in suspense.
*fingers crossed for labor beginning soon*
Posted by: Hannah at October 31, 2005 08:19 PM...you should actually call it a ScreenPrint Gocco, whilst we're counting peas. Or beans? ;) But luckily, there are more important things in this world. Like, for example, are you going to give away flippies with the birth announcements?
Posted by: mademoiselle a. at November 1, 2005 09:34 AMThere is nothing wrong with missing a day of work to catch up on sleep. Actually, that is a great idea. :) You are a bad influence. :)
I am getting very excited for you. Swelling lips & crampy - good signs.
Posted by: Steph at November 1, 2005 02:57 PMThere are very few times in life when swelling lips and cramps are good things. You're almost there, Shok!
Posted by: george at November 1, 2005 04:36 PMhey Shok -- i'm so excited for the little one to arrive! i'll be in new orleans starting next tuesday. maybe i'll be in your hometown when bean comes into the world!!
Posted by: kari at November 3, 2005 11:05 AMI'm hoping baby bean is here already and you're snuggling up. (((hugs)))
Posted by: Mabel at November 3, 2005 11:28 AMWhoa, didn't realize so many days passed. No baby out in the world yet.
Kari, that would be cool if you're there celebrating with my dad :)