I Need a Vacation
We moved house last weekend. We'd been packing for 3 weekends running, so we thought we were in pretty good shape. Moving day rolled around and we started at 6.00 AM. By 6.00 PM we had piled up several gajillions of our belongings in our former neighbours' carport because we had so totally misjudged how much crap we had to shift. The people moving into our old place were the social equivalents of slugs. I tried to keep them apprised of what was going on and they just sort of stood there open-mouthed and said, "Well (huff) OK I guess" So in the end we just got it off their property. Thank GOD for our old neighbours. They got a nice bottle of champagne off us for their trouble. Should've been a case, really.
Had my cervical scan (the official one) on Monday. Everything looks fine, and I am fairly sure I now know the gender (no, I'm not telling). My first official midwife appointment was last Thursday, and we hit it off immediately. Turns out, she lives a couple of doors down from my new house! She was really supportive about my past losses and is just generally 'good people'. I've been given the go ahead to take myself off of OB/GYN care but there's no pressure to do so. The up-side of that would be that I could give birth in a midwife-led unit closer to home (or even AT home) instead of at a big high-tech hospital. The down-side is, I wouldn't have the reassurance of having a doctor on call at all times. Thankfully, I don't have to decide right now.
The UFO is moving around a lot now. It started a couple of weeks ago (v. early: 14 weeks) and felt like flutterings. These days it's more like popcorn popping inside. I wish Mr B could feel it. Mind you, at this rate, it won't be long. This child is going to be a big'un I think. Great.
So that's it, really. No great dramas. No worries. Just the need for a good long vacation, which I am going to get starting next week.
Are you bored yet?
Thank goodness for the absence of drama and worries. I hope things keep on going that way.
Congratulations on your new digs.
Posted by: pixi | 20 July 2006 at 21:24
Not bored in the least, thanks for the update! No drama is good stuff. Keep it up.
Posted by: Julie | 21 July 2006 at 04:57
Congratulations on your new home and on the smooth continuation of your pregnancy. I'm glad that things are going well for you.
Posted by: Jill | 21 July 2006 at 14:02
I'm so envious about feeling bambino moving. I miss that most of all. I kept it to myself with all 3 kids for quite a while. Lily and Sam were my most active. Caroline barely moved, go figure. Kid can't sit still now.
Glad you hit it off with the midwife, what a plus. You've got time to decide on the doc thing, so don't worry about that.
I'm so happy there is no drama going on. So unlike you
Posted by: Cara | 21 July 2006 at 15:35
Totally happy with being bored if it means UFO is still going strong. ;) Glad that the move is going well so far, hope you aren't doing too much heavy lifting. Knowing all the other similarities between us though you most likely are trying to do it all yourself. ;)
Can't wait to hear from you about a visit in the States. Email me and I will give you all my info. My work appears to know that I need the next few weeks off so that I can run to meet you so please let me know if that is still possible.
Posted by: Shanna | 21 July 2006 at 17:44
Happy to be bored. I haven't checked in for a while, so I was very glad to read that UFO is doing fine. I can't believe you already feel UFO move, That's great!
Posted by: kati | 27 July 2006 at 20:10
Aw, can't you give us a hint on the gender? I'm guessing boy. No real reason, except that UFO is kicking you already, and my boy pummeled me relentlessly from a very early stage as well. So there you go, my scientific prediction. I'm glad things are boring, hope they stay that way right up through delivery.
Posted by: Karen | 28 July 2006 at 02:33
Hey Lola... thought I'd drop in tonight to let you know that ironically your blog came up on a search about SMEP... which I see worked wonders for you. :)
I'm thinking of trying it this cycle myself and then will hope that I have the success that you have with the UFO. Here's hoping...
Posted by: Lisa P. | 28 July 2006 at 02:43
Congrats on the new place. I hope you're settling in there well and that the pregnancy is still going smoothly.
Posted by: Becci | 03 August 2006 at 17:03
Time for an update when you feel up to it! Hoping everything is fine and dandy!
Posted by: Julie | 06 August 2006 at 21:56
Lola my dear...haven't heard from you in awhile. I hope all is well and you'll post an update when you're able to!!
Posted by: Krystal | 07 August 2006 at 01:08
I hope you are on one of those crazy long European vacations... and getting settled into your new home.
Just wanted to you to know i'm thinking about you.
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