I’m just swell
January 10th, 2010 at 7:18 pm (Uncategorized)
That’s a little pregnancy humor for you. I thought I should check-in one more time with a status update before the big day. I’m 36 weeks today. The baby “dropped” about a week ago. This means heartburn hasn’t been as bad. Actually, other than minor back pain, I am doing pretty well. This is a far cry different on a “miserable-o-meter” scale than the first two trimesters. Yes, there is minor swelling in the legs and hands, but nothing like what I saw while being pregnant during the hot summer with Marshall. I’m guessing I’ve gained close to 40 lbs, likely because the only real exercise I get is yoga once per week.
Yesterday, Deborah hosted a very nice baby shower for me with the help of Mimy, Jen and Jeannine. It was great to have an afternoon of noshing and chatting with the girls, without having to worry about watching the kids. I will be returning the “baby shower” favor in March when I help host a shower for Jeannine. We have the nursery ready to go and I only have a few items I need to pick-up from the store to be officially ready. It seems forever ago that Marshall was born and I have started to re-read “On Becoming Babywise” to re-familiarize myself with the parent-determined feeding method.
My last official day at work is Jan 29th. I have to say that moving from a part-time worker to a full-time mom may actually be the scariest part of welcoming baby #2. Having worked in some capacity since the age of 17, this is a disconcerting change of identity. Many moms out there are probably rolling their eyes at me, wishing they could be fortunate enough to stay home full-time. I know it’s not a permanent retirement, but I’m not sure what sort of job I will be qualified for when I return to the workforce in 3-4 years. My task for the next few weeks will be to pour everything I know about LMA North America’s technical systems into my replacement’s brain. Even in the end, my boss Troy has been great with being flexible with my schedule. Thanks Troy and thanks LMA. It’s been a fun and educational 8 years.