Updates! I'm on week 33!

I finally received one of the two packages that was lost/not sent from two weeks ago.  That week was a bummer.  I was expecting the delivery guy all week with five packages and they just didn't come.  Anyway, I emailed the two companies to see what was taking so long.  One replied that my order just didn't go through and that I needed to resend it and the other just sent it out that day.  That one was from Blue House Soaps.  I think they really must make this stuff to order.  My order involved just adding an essential oil or fragrance to the wool wash and conditioner.  So, I received that on Friday and was able to try it out this weekend.  The wool wash is awesome and the soap sample they sent was equally as awesome.  I'll definately be ordering more stuff from them, just not expect it right away.

My CNM appointment was on tuesday as I mentioned earlier.  What I think I may  have forgotten to mention was that while delivering an 11 pound, 3 oz. baby that was stuck on a pelvic bone, she broke her hand.  The momma was fine.  My midwife is hoping to get the cast off in three weeks.  She is still attending her births, she just can't catch.  She said she just has to sit there and anxiously keep her hands to herself.  I feel for her.  I know she loves what she does.

This past week I was so tired and achy that I missed work just about every day.  I'm trying not to feel guilty about it.  I knew the day would come, I just didn't think it would come this early.  I have 7 weeks to go and T-Bob is really letting me know that he is there on a regular basis.  I'm loving it!  Also, this week I had a ton of baby clothes to wash and hang up.  I received so much stuff from the shower.   It was so nice to see all of the people that came over to support us, but it was sort of like my wedding day for me.  I didn't get to talk to any one person for as long as I wanted to.  We still need to purchase our stroller travel system.  Last week I ordered the co-sleeper and nursing pillow.  I'm expecting those to come in this week.  We also need to get the crib mattress and play yard, which I know we will not really need right away, but it would be nice to have that complete.  Also, last night I ordered the baby sling.  I decided on the Sleepy Wrap because 1.) I like the design - being as I have all kinds of back problems, I can't use the slings that drape from shoulder to opposite hip.  2.)  it answered a lot of questions that I never considered to ask such as is it okay to wear an older infant face out.  They don't recommend it because it puts their spine in a reverse curve from the position it is suppose to be in and an unnecessary strain on their hips.   

Last week I was on a quest to find underwear that actually fit.  I could go with the 1940's style step-ins, but I think those would drive me nuts.  I'm heading back to Target tonight to continue my quest.  Wish me luck!  I may need to just go commando!

This week we will start putting together our birth plan/requests.  I have plenty of appointments to attend so I'm not sure how much time I will be spending at work.  They have me pretty p'd off anyway.  I still haven't received my paycheck from July.  I'd like those bastards to go a whole month without a paycheck.  So, anyway, my enthusiasm for going to work is just not there right now.  

Well, gotta get my day started.  I am going to attempt to do some work today.  Hopefully I won't fizzle out after just an hour.  Hope everyone has a great week and I'll try to post more and give a new picture update.  I'm on week 33 now!