…it used to be so easy!  Now I’m forced to make a list, ensuring that we don’t leave anything crucial behind; diapers for instance!  The crazy part is that we are bringing the dog too. Watch out Kent, here we come. I’ll let you know how it goes

Oh, and here is my new favorite picture of our silly little boy. Josh says it looks like he’s talking on the phone, I think he’s pointing to his head as if to say “think!”.  .

I work on-call for a mental health agency in the big city, and have been working night shift sporadically ever since I returned post leg break. Work will be changing in the next two weeks as we move location and method of service delivery.  I am thankful for the job, but am concerned about so much change right before the baby gets here.  I have also been hired on two days a week as a therapist at another mental health agency in t-town, and will begin training for that on the 25th. It will be nice to have set hours, but again, stressful amidst the pending delivery Luckily both of my employers are aware of the baby and intend to give me time off when he comes, though it’s without pay, so I won’t be able to go more than a few weeks-maybe a month.  At least it’s not full time. 

Just yesterday I noticed that I can see movement through my belly when the baby moves.  I find this very exciting and have caught myself spending minutes staring at my midsection waiting for another bump.  I have resolved to try not to do this in very public places.

On another topic, I left work a little early the other night as I had a cold and was feeling very crummy.  It was a night shift so I got home at around 4am to discover that Josh had put away all of the christmas decor, including the tree, had cleaned the house, assembled the crib and cleared out the nursery of clutter that had accumulated over the holidays.  It was a delightful suprise and coupled with the baby shower that I had attended earlier in the day was a huge reminder about the changes that are mere weeks away.  It was lovely to sit  in the chair in the nursery and contemplated our son, our life together so far, and all the events, suprises, and challenges Josh and I have to look forward to as we embark on parenting.

My leg has made great improvements since I last posted.  I have been walking around the house without my boot for the last few days and today I was able to wear shoes on both feet for the first time!  I am working 30 hours this week and next, so my days will get busier.  I am very relieved to be able to move around better, though my limp is still quite pronounced, and I plan to finally organize the nursery, clearing out the dresser and closet we have in there and in general de-cluttering our house, I see a trip to the Goodwill in my future.  

Though I am sad that the holidays and all the festivities are over, this week is a big one.  I have an ortho appointment on friday, and will get referred for PT and see current x-rays.   And Josh and I begin our birthing class this thursday evening!