Random Musings of an 8 Month Pregnant Lady

You know how when you had a crush on someone in high school it was fun to write your name with his last name? Or scribble your names together? Don’t roll your eyes! You know you did that too, ladies. Anyway, it’s the same little thrill I get from writing out our daughter’s name before she’s born. I love seeing all the letters together, forming the sounds in my head, and daydreaming about who this little person will be.

Speaking of the one who shall not be named, she really likes to press down on my bladder. Like all day and all night. On the bright side, it forces me to get up a million several times a day and walk down the hall to the restroom. If I’m feeling really inspired and motivated, I’ll go the the restroom on the second floor of our building. Using the stairs of course, not the elevator. How’s that for staying active?

I’m shocked to say that my belly button is still hanging on for dear life. Can it handle five and a half more weeks of rapid growth? Only time will tell. Cross your fingers for me!

Childbirth classes. One word: terrifying! I’m pretty sure these are designed to put us more at ease with the whole idea of birthing a human, but so far they haven’t had that effect. In fact, it’s pretty much been the opposite of calming. There is way too much talk about really unpleasant things. I’ll spare you the details, but just know that it’s scary and let’s be honest, gross. I know it’s a miracle and all of that, but it’s kind of a really gross miracle…at least when you’re watching someone else’s miracle.

We’ve made more progress on The Room. Now it’s pretty much just waiting for me to finish the bird mobile, wash the crib bedding, and bring home a baby.

All of her 0-3 month clothes have been washed and folded or hung in the closet:

{Just a side note: I have yet to buy any clothes for this child at all. I know that makes me sound like a horrible mother, but I knew we would get tons, and I didn’t want to end up with way more than she could ever wear. So far, I think we’re in good shape!}

The changing table has been stocked with diapers, wipes, a changing pad, lotions, etc.

We got a little end table to hold a lamp and books and other random stuff that will inevitably end up there as we sit in the rocker late at night comforting a fussy baby.

We bought and hung a matching white mirror to go above the chair. And we also finally hung the letters to spell her name above the crib. That picture is secret for now, but I made sure to take a picture of all the letters jumbled up for a blog/name guessing contest I have in mind:)

We also finally bought some curtains. After consulting with my mom and a few interior designers that I knew I could count on (thanks Jess and Saskia!), we decided to go with white. Somehow I didn’t get a full picture with the curtains. I’m pretty sure you imagine white curtains though. And the window is just to the left of the tree.

So there we go! These are the kinds of things that have been occupying my brain 24/7 for the past couple of weeks. The closer we get to September 1, the more all-consuming this pregnancy and baby becomes. So I apologize for talking about it/her non-stop on here. I doubt it’s going to get much better though.

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