I have decided that this is now an experiment. The question: How long will this shirt fit me? Based on the way it is stretching around my back in this picture, I'm not sure it will last much longer. Especially if I keep growing at this rate. I think I actually got quite a bit bigger between this week and last. And this picture? Is awful. And believe it or not, it was the best one of the bunch that I took. I didn't have a lot to work with people. I'm not feeling all that beautiful lately. I'm just soo tired. The heartburn is back (likely because the baby is taking up most of the room in there at this point). And the swelling is freaking me out. I've woken up with swollen feet and hands for the past few days. I'm not sure that is normal. I know swollen feet and hands are pretty average at the END of the day, especially this far along in pregnancy. But at the BEGINNING of the day? After laying flat (or sitting up - thank you heartburn) in bed all night? Is that okay? I got to thinking this morning while in the shower about how, if I am developing pre-eclampsia, my doctor would probably induce me early. I mean, I'm very close to full-term at this point. And then I realized how completely and totally unprepared I am to bring a baby home. I don't even have any clothes for it yet. Not a single onesie. Or a bottle. Or a freakin' changing table. It could honestly happen any day now and I'm NOT READY! Part of the problem is that I've been putting off buying the less expensive, but still necessary things until after my baby shower, which isn't until NEXT weekend. And as I've heard that baby clothes are often given in abundance at showers, I've held off on indulging myself in a onesie shopping spree. This, by the way, has been HARD! Because the adorableness of baby clothes is nearly irresistible! It does make it easier that we don't know what we're having though. Someone needs to explore the unisex, gender-neutral baby market folks. It is slim pickings out there. Maybe after this baby comes and I'm formally unemployed, I'll set out to design a new line of baby things. I'll call it "Who Knows!" or "Not Telling!" or "Don't pigeonhole my baby!" That last one could be cute. I could have a baby pigeon in the logo. But honestly, it really is absurd, people. Everything is either pink or blue. Think outside the box, why don't you! Anyway, I went ahead and ordered two onesies, a hat, and some booties this morning. Just in case. I fell better now.
That damn changer. I called on Tuesday morning to fuss about the fact that the changer had not, as promised, shipped on Monday. The girl on the phone tells me, "It is estimated to ship THE WEEK of the 18th." So I say, "That's not what I was told." And she says, "I see that in the note here. I'm sorry. If it doesn't ship by Friday you can call us back." So I say, "This is not right. This is just wrong. You've had my money for over three months now and I'm still waiting. Will I be compensated at all for being put out like this?!" So the girl talks to her supervisor and says they will credit $50 back on my credit card. SCORE! So, I am placated a little. But here we are on Thursday and still no shipping confirmation. And as I mentioned before, I'm starting to panic about the lack of readiness. And this changer ordeal is cramping my "Always be prepared" style BIG TIME. It better ship by tomorrow. They don't want me to call tomorrow. I will not be nice.
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