Made in Richmond

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(I tried to make this not completely about the baby, but WTF, I’m largely pregnant. You wouldn’t be able to think/talk about anything else either.)

The baby’s room is *this close* to being finished. I would post pictures, but I can’t seem to locate the camera or the charger for its battery. I promise you will see it soon though.

We have our 4th childbirth class tonight. Last week we practiced patterned breathing, which basically involves me huffing and puffing for minute-long pretend contractions and Ross counting. I must say, Ross is a very good counter and even better and letting me know when I’m “halfway there.”

I’m predicting that my total weight gain will be about 40 pounds. At my last appointment my doctor said “You’ve gained about 25 pounds, but I don’t see it anywhere else but in your belly. So keep doing what you’re doing.” I must say, nothing makes me happier than we people tell me I’m “all baby.” Particularly when it’s a doctor.

Speaking of doctors, I interviewed a pediatrician yesterday. I felt like I was playing make-believe the entire time.

We were in the car other day, and Pearl Jam came on the radio. It honestly felt like the baby stood up, as if he/she was saying “WHAT IS THIS MAGNIFICENT MUSIC I AM HEARING?” Ross was very pleased.

There is spinach dip in our fridge that will go bad after the baby is born. I felt the need to celebrate when I saw that. Can you imagine how I will react when I buy milk with an expiration date after my due date?

Pregnancy Cold Part II is starting (see Part I here). The neti pot and I will need to reunite soon.

I somehow managed to get bit by a mosquito in between my index and middle knuckles on both hands (Ha! That wasn’t about the baby at all.)