Category: project p

what our cat’s life is like

A pregnancy is hard on a cat. First of all. There’s no good lap space left. You try to rest your head and paws against this mountainous belly and either you slide down, or the belly moves and you slide…

dry run

My parents came to visit on Tuesday. They called it a “Dry Run.” For the big event. You know. In seven days (according to my LMP — Last Menstrual Period) or ten days, according to the measurement of the bean…

today, i cooked

I had energy. My body didn’t ache. On days when I have energy, when it doesn’t hurt to move, I don’t mind being this pregnant. Seven, ten, 24 days to go. Not sure when he’s going to arrive, but I…

our last meal

Everyone says: Make sure you go on a date now! Get to movies now because you never will again! Go go go! A couple of weeks ago, we made a trip up to the hot springs. Probably won’t do that…

nesting gone wild

I’ve bought things. I’ve returned things. I’ve had two baby showers. Our house has boxes of baby gear in every room, half-opened boxes from recent shipments, bags and boxes wherein I’ve made some attempts to organize all the stuff, stuff,…

nst not so stressful after all

I fought with my OB about it. I consulted two midwives for second and third opinions on the protocol. I discussed it with my doula. I obsessed about the issue with various friends and family members. And then I did…

37 weeks: this is the end, almost…

Even though many significant events in my life took place over a three-week period (sleep-away camp, for example), the fact that I theoretically only have three weeks left in this pregnancy has me feeling a little wistful. I can’t believe…

is this normal?

Insomnia again. Went to bed at 11. Up again since 1. Now it’s almost 3. Have nearly cleaned out the Tivo of the shows I watch when Scott is not around. The really bad shows (Bachelor, Desperate Housewives). Shows that…