Still Waiting

I have been dreaming about my next vacation.  I really need to hop into some clear water and do some snorkeling.  I have thought about the Mexican Riviera Cruise because it wouldn't require a flight with a baby, however he must be at least 6 months of age and I don't think I can wait that long.  There is nothing like clear beautiful water, fish, coral and a snorkel in your mouth with a mask covering your face.  I figure I have to go some place appealing so I can convince my mom and dad it's a good idea to go.  That way they can watch the baby while Marty, Derek and I all snorkel.  It may be time to just hop on a plane to Hawaii.  My dad can't refuse Hawaii.  There are so many deals right now, I am just itching to travel.

It's evening now and I have survived another day.  We are now down to single digits for the delivery.  9 days as of today, 8 days beginning tomorrow.  I will be medicated with those beautiful "magic pills" soon and off to the twilight zone. Well, that's until the nurse comes in to molest me.  They have to move the monitors around constantly to always make sure they can watch your contractions.  So every time I trade sides they come in to move the monitors.  I might as well get used to it though because once the baby is born he is going to wake up and cry anyway.  About the time I get relaxed it will be time for him to eat again.  Considering I have to pump every hour and a half.  I will also have to practically force feed the kid because if he doesn't gain weight rapidly they will admit him into the hospital and put a feeding tube down his throat.  

I didn't feel myself at all today.  I did get up out of bed for a little while secretly and walk around in my room.  I was so worn out after 20 minutes I had to take a nap.  The rest of the day I felt kind of crappy and now I am cramping and achey.  I can't quite tell what is making me feel this way.  If I am lucky I will be going into labor, but my luck hasn't been real strong during this pregnancy.  I was fortunate enough to get pregnant, and many aren't able too, but other than that it has been one thing after the next.

I finally ordered the car seat today.  I was having trouble choosing one because I kept reading everyone's reviews.  Some are too heavy and bulky, others don't feel safe.  Oh, I am having a big contraction at the moment.  Hooray!  I never thought I would be cheering for contractions!  Anyway, we decided on the Maxi Cosi car seat because it's supposed to be light weight and great for preemies.  Marty is picking it up tomorrow morning from the store.  Get this, the hospital requires you to have the car seat installed properly by a car seat specialist.  Can you believe that?  Turns out, our neighbor is certified in car seat installation.  What kind of bullshit is that?  A certification in installing a car seat.  I would like to know where you go to school for that certification, and how long the course is exactly?!  Marty is taking my car to get detailed and then he is going to call the neighbor over to install the car seat.  The hospital offers to install your car seat for a fee.  It's just ridiculous!

I am gearing my brother up to buy the stroller.  We want a really outrageously expensive stroller but it's really cool and you don't have to use a high chair when you go to restaurants. It's the Stokke Xplory stroller.  I am actually excited over this stroller.  I wouldn't register for it because I felt like an idiot for wanting something so expensive, and I thought people would look at it as ridiculous.  They will, it is $1400 with tax.  I can't help it though.  We went stroller shopping a while back looking for what we wanted and we drove them all around the stores. This one was just so damn cool!  It's really high up, you don't have to bend over.  I am lazy so that sounds great!  You keep the baby faced towards you as well, so other people don't come over and try and stick their hands in your stroller.  My hand will be in beating distance if they do.  I don't know why strangers feel the need to stick their hands in your baby's face and touch! I hope they don't do it when Marty has him or he will go crazy.  

It's one of my favorite nights of the week, American Idol is on.  Yes!  I am gearing up for the Hollywood auditions!  Those are the best episodes, when all the contestants are irritated with each other and the judges.  Well, it's starting now so I must focus my attention on the tv now.