July is Draging

Today is the 21st, and it feels like it has been July for 40 days at least. :)

I am just trying to remain sane. I am still so very excited and anxious to meet my Evelyn, but I am TRULY enjoying my quiet alone time with Hank. He has been so sweet. I think he knows something is about to happen. If the baby stuff isn't sign enough, when i take him on a walk he is appalled at how slow I walk. I wonder how he will adjust to walking ,jogging and running with me and the baby stroller. We just purchased the Bob revolution and car seat adapter as our only stroller. I am hoping it is as great as I think it will be.

Ben and I have been watching movies at the house when he isn't playing Tennis. Tennis is one of his passions that he hasn't been able to do consistently since high school. It is great to see him enjoying it again. We were talking last night and as long as we have been together, he finds it strange that i have never seen him play a competitive match. He is hoping once Evelyn arrives that i will join him in this game. I am going to try!!!!!!

We are going to have date night on Friday. We have a gift certificate to Copland's Cheesecake bistro from one of the parents of my students from last school year.  A very generous certificate. I am always really appreciative when parents recognize teachers for their hard work. I will treat Evelyn's teachers like gold. That is unless I'm her teacher and then I'll expect Ben to repay me for the hard work. Anyway back to date night. Then we will go to the theater to watch Bad Bosses. I'm looking forward to Friday.

I have managed to keep the house clean for two days now. I am really feeling great about this accomplishment. I know a clean house is going to fade to nursing and sleeping with Evelyn, but I am enjoying it while I am able. This week I tackled a sewing endeavor that I have been wanting to do for a few months. I made my hospital gown that I plan to wear at Christus Schumpert Highland (our hospital of choice to deliver baby).

It turned out well. It's brown with pink swirls. The pattern is hard to see in the pictures. I had a hard time picking my fabric. I almost went with an animal print, or a bright pink and black pattern, but in the end decided this looked best on my skin and made me feel calm. I went last week to do our registration at the hospital. I am planning on delivering without medication or minimal medical intervention. I have an ultrasound on Tuesday to check if Evelyn has flipped into birth position. Last sonogram she was Frank Breech. The doctor did an external feel around and was unable to tell if she had flipped, so SHUCKS I get to see her again. I have Evelyn's and my own bag packed. Her car seat is in the car. It isn't completely strapped down, because today I am going to look for a grey towel to match the seats to put down to protect the leather.
 
 

I have easy on/off clothes. extra hat and mittens. blanket. burp cloth. bow. baby book. socks. I wish I could take Hank, but some of our Friends or family are going to have to care for him while we are in the hospital. What else should I pack for her?
 
Mine isn't as interesting: loose comfortable change of clothes, granny panties, pads, nursing bra/tank, pajamas, slippers, hair band, camera charger, toiletries, neck support pillow, bed pillow (temperpedic can't go without it), lotion, lip balm. I think that's it.
 
I will be 37 weeks on Monday which will be full term. I am ready to see the new chapter of our happy lives start. I think Ben isn't feeling quite as enthusiastic, but i know he'll come around when he gets to meet her. He said " i can't believe you've been pregnant for 9 months" to me last night.  In his man mind all he can think about is all the things he hasn't gotten to yet. ex: finish cleaning and organizing the garage, fix the shower, .. who knows what else. I'm pretty sure he's convinced life is over after she arrives. Whether he likes it or not, I  have full confidence in him. I know he will be smitten with our little one and his worries will change to only things directly related to her.

well, I think that is enough for now. I'm going to turn off pandora, brush my teeth and go to the grocery store and Kohls.