family
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
nesting?
You decide.
My last day of work was last Thursday (3/14), so I've just been working on getting stuff done at home this week. I made a to-do list and have been steadily checking off tasks (yay! the thank you notes are done!). After looking at my list on Wednesday night, I was afraid I might be a little bored yesterday because there were only a couple things left.
I decided the main thing I wanted to get done was cleaning the bathrooms since Mom will be staying here to help out when the little one arrives. I figured that in the full bath, I would just clean the tub, toilet, sink/counter, and mirror as usual. But then I got started.
When I finished with the tub (including replacing the shower curtain liner...I probably shouldn't have been standing on the edge of the tub like I was), I noticed some spots on the wall. I've noticed them here and there for several weeks but had just been ignoring them. I was cleaning anyway though, so why not wipe down the walls (yes, all of them)? :) Of course, then I got to the bottom of the walls and noticed the baseboards were incredibly dusty. Those got a good wipe-down but also drew my attention to the floor, which could have used a sweeping/mopping a while ago. In order to mop (ok, it was actually easier to to it by hand because it's a small area) the floor, I had to move the bath mat - why not vacuum it while I was at it? Since I had the vacuum out, it made sense to vacuum the couch to get rid of the leather that's falling off (didn't work as well as I had hoped), as well as the rest of the living room.
Needless to say, the bathroom looks a bit nicer today. :) The half bath didn't get quite the same treatment, but it also doesn't get as dirty, and I mopped it the other day when I was doing the kitchen anyway.
I also ended up cleaning the kitchen sink (shiny...) and making dinner for a family with a new baby. I told Brian I wasn't sure if it was nesting or just not being able to stand the thought of doing nothing all day. He told me it was cute to watch, regardless. ;) (Although at one point he interrupted me while I was cleaning the full bath - my pants were sagging and my shirt had crept up over my belly, so he might have mentioned that I was a little less than attractive. Don't worry, I understood what he meant, and we laughed about it.)
I'm still ok with the 31st as Bean's birthday, but here's hoping this means she's coming a little sooner. :)
My last day of work was last Thursday (3/14), so I've just been working on getting stuff done at home this week. I made a to-do list and have been steadily checking off tasks (yay! the thank you notes are done!). After looking at my list on Wednesday night, I was afraid I might be a little bored yesterday because there were only a couple things left.
I decided the main thing I wanted to get done was cleaning the bathrooms since Mom will be staying here to help out when the little one arrives. I figured that in the full bath, I would just clean the tub, toilet, sink/counter, and mirror as usual. But then I got started.
When I finished with the tub (including replacing the shower curtain liner...I probably shouldn't have been standing on the edge of the tub like I was), I noticed some spots on the wall. I've noticed them here and there for several weeks but had just been ignoring them. I was cleaning anyway though, so why not wipe down the walls (yes, all of them)? :) Of course, then I got to the bottom of the walls and noticed the baseboards were incredibly dusty. Those got a good wipe-down but also drew my attention to the floor, which could have used a sweeping/mopping a while ago. In order to mop (ok, it was actually easier to to it by hand because it's a small area) the floor, I had to move the bath mat - why not vacuum it while I was at it? Since I had the vacuum out, it made sense to vacuum the couch to get rid of the leather that's falling off (didn't work as well as I had hoped), as well as the rest of the living room.
Needless to say, the bathroom looks a bit nicer today. :) The half bath didn't get quite the same treatment, but it also doesn't get as dirty, and I mopped it the other day when I was doing the kitchen anyway.
I also ended up cleaning the kitchen sink (shiny...) and making dinner for a family with a new baby. I told Brian I wasn't sure if it was nesting or just not being able to stand the thought of doing nothing all day. He told me it was cute to watch, regardless. ;) (Although at one point he interrupted me while I was cleaning the full bath - my pants were sagging and my shirt had crept up over my belly, so he might have mentioned that I was a little less than attractive. Don't worry, I understood what he meant, and we laughed about it.)
I'm still ok with the 31st as Bean's birthday, but here's hoping this means she's coming a little sooner. :)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
39 weeks
Still no baby - the doctor was surprised to see me this morning for my appointment. He thought I would have had her by now. I was anxious for a few days when there were no signs that she would come early (aside from his exams), but I've convinced myself now that I can last until Easter (3/31, not quite 41 weeks) and she'll come when she's ready. That has made me much more relaxed. :)
Brian's car is in the shop right now, so I took him to work this morning before my appointment. As he was getting out of the car, he said, "Call me if you go into labor...but, you'll have to come pick me up."
Brian's car is in the shop right now, so I took him to work this morning before my appointment. As he was getting out of the car, he said, "Call me if you go into labor...but, you'll have to come pick me up."
Friday, March 15, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Baby Name March Madness: Round I Results
Friday, March 1, 2013
more pregnancy fun
It's officially March...which means Baby Name March Madness begins today.
Go HERE to cast your votes!
Now for some funny quotes:
I've been taking Tums before bed (as needed) lately, and Brian decided he likes to take them too. I figure it can't hurt because they're fine as a calcium supplement anyway and he doesn't eat a lot of dairy. (He even went as far as asking the other day if we could get the fruit flavored ones next time because they taste better. Haha. I'm actually hoping I won't have a huge need for them after this month, so I don't necessarily plan on buying more.)
*Amy, shaking a pill out of a bottle when getting ready for bed*
Brian: Oooh, can I have one?
Amy (smirking): Um, these are my prenatal vitamins, but I guess you could if you want...
Dr. Co: However, he kind of needs a new grad student for it, so it might not happen for a little bit.
Danny (pointing): Amy!
Amy: Um, I'm having a baby.
Dr. Co: That's ok, we can get her a lab coat.
Amy: Don't decide solely based on me, but I'm not sure how I feel about having to bend all the way down there to get my lunch every day. It's getting harder for me to even put my socks on!
Jared (who happens to be somewhere around 6'4"): You too?? My feet are just so far away!
Go HERE to cast your votes!
Now for some funny quotes:
I've been taking Tums before bed (as needed) lately, and Brian decided he likes to take them too. I figure it can't hurt because they're fine as a calcium supplement anyway and he doesn't eat a lot of dairy. (He even went as far as asking the other day if we could get the fruit flavored ones next time because they taste better. Haha. I'm actually hoping I won't have a huge need for them after this month, so I don't necessarily plan on buying more.)
*Amy, shaking a pill out of a bottle when getting ready for bed*
Brian: Oooh, can I have one?
Amy (smirking): Um, these are my prenatal vitamins, but I guess you could if you want...
*****
Brian (looking at my back): You still look skinny from behind!
*****
Several months ago, Dr. Co (my boss) mentioned that another professor has an idea for a project on which he'd like to start collaborating with our lab.Dr. Co: However, he kind of needs a new grad student for it, so it might not happen for a little bit.
Danny (pointing): Amy!
Amy: Um, I'm having a baby.
Dr. Co: That's ok, we can get her a lab coat.
*****
At the end of 2012, the grad students and I were rearranging the office to make room for more desks since we were getting more grad students and undergrads. One idea that was thrown out was to move the kitchenette around, which included putting the mini fridge on the floor (it was/is sitting on top of a cabinet).Amy: Don't decide solely based on me, but I'm not sure how I feel about having to bend all the way down there to get my lunch every day. It's getting harder for me to even put my socks on!
Jared (who happens to be somewhere around 6'4"): You too?? My feet are just so far away!
*****
Jared: I've been trying to get a monkey as a lab mascot, but a baby is a step up.
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