Nineteen Weeks, One Day
June 1, 2000:
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May 28, 2000:
Nineteen Weeks, One DayWell, we're moved in! I have to say that the move was really hard being pregnant and not being able to help. Luckily everyone was very nice about it. The poor cable guys had to carry my computer up three flights of stairs before I could ever let them get started!As I walk around the house I try to imagine having a baby here. My midwife came over, being a dear friend as well, to see the house and offer support. She was really excited and said she couldn't wait to have a baby here, that made me start thinking about it. Being almost half way through pregnancy I suppose I should start giving more thought as to what's going to happen when the baby is born.My mother finally knows about the baby. She actually asked my sister last week, who vehemently denied everything. But today she came to visit and leaned over and said, "So, when are you planning on telling me about the baby?" I told her when she asked. I explained that we just didn't feel like hearing negative things from people. She said that she wished she would have had more than just my sister and I. I suppose that's as close as I'll get to her being happy for me. I suppose we should tell Kevin's parents before my mom does, though she swore she wouldn't.The jacuzzi tub is excellent during pregnancy, as long as I remember not to make it too hot! That may be all that helps this hip pain! My desk broke in the move so I'm laying on the floor typing, not an easy task.My new tub is great! While it takes awhile to fill, I can actually float in it. My hips are adoring this aspect of my new house.Isaac told me yesterday that he has a baby in his belly. Since the older two kids were older when Isaac was being gestated they never said things like that, and Hilary was just too young when I was pregnant with Benjamin. SO it's neat to watch him stare at his belly and look at mine. He is fascinated with my belly button. He peeks in to see if the baby is there and uses it as a microphone. It's too cute.Kevin and I signed up for classes that start in the beginning of July. And we broached the name subject tonight, but got no place fast. That really is a difficult aspect of pregnancy, choosing a name for a child that will last forever and not get you disliked by the child for too long.Still haven't told Kevin's parents. Just no great way to do it. Suggestions would be welcomed...
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