Just in case you are wondering, it is possible to experience empty nest syndrome, while you are 36+ weeks pregnant. S headed off to university yesterday, very excited, and with a huge smile on her face. :-)) I am glad she is so looking forward to it. It makes me remember how exciting it all was for me, and I am genuinely happy to see her looking forward to this new stage in her life.
Still, M and I sat and cried for a bit. And even though I don't FEEL sad about it, I do keep crying a bit. I imagine the hormones are playing a bit part in this, but all the little things that make me think of S, like shopping at Unicorn, frying up some potatoes and onions, Marmite on bagels, just bring tears to my eyes. Funny how all of those things are food. :-) Then again, there is always the West Wing DVDs as well. The last night she was home, neither of us could sleep. We were up at 4am watching a couple of episodes of West Wing series 4. Game on!
M wants to get started straight away on taking over S's old bedroom, which looks very forlorn and sad. Apparently we need pink paint...and lots of dusters!
I also have a few things I still want to do before the baby comes. Must finish study, tidy living room and keep kids toys out of it, and sew together a couple of baby jumpers. I would like to do the washing of the baby clothes this week as well. I have ordered some nappies from The Nappy Lady, and look forward to getting them, and seeing if I remember how to fold nappies! Must use some teddies to practise on.
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Sunday, 27 September 2009
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
So not funny...
Boil number one has healed, but number two was incised on Monday, after 7 hour wait in hospital. I am getting a bit fed up with this, and just hope it is all healed before I go into labour. I am also getting pressure to go into hospital to have this baby, which is shaking my confidence a bit. I have had 3 home births, no problems, why do they have to start now? Will talk to midwife tomorrow.
In the meantime, have finished knitting bits of a baby cardigan with Sidar denim dk. I don't really like that yarn as it splits a lot, but I think it will look nice. It is size 1-2 years as we have plenty of little stuff. I just need to sew it up now, and do the collar etc, which will take a while.
I am also working on a pair of leg warmers for S to take to uni. She heads off on Saturday. It doesn't look like I am going to be able to take her, which makes me soooooo sad, I just have to not think about it. I can't believe she is taking this huge step, and I am going to be sitting here, trying not to bump my wound, be sick, get worn out. :-( I want to see her flat, take her shopping, and say goodbye properly. Oh well. I will just have to send a pair of leg warmers instead.
In the meantime, have finished knitting bits of a baby cardigan with Sidar denim dk. I don't really like that yarn as it splits a lot, but I think it will look nice. It is size 1-2 years as we have plenty of little stuff. I just need to sew it up now, and do the collar etc, which will take a while.
I am also working on a pair of leg warmers for S to take to uni. She heads off on Saturday. It doesn't look like I am going to be able to take her, which makes me soooooo sad, I just have to not think about it. I can't believe she is taking this huge step, and I am going to be sitting here, trying not to bump my wound, be sick, get worn out. :-( I want to see her flat, take her shopping, and say goodbye properly. Oh well. I will just have to send a pair of leg warmers instead.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Woo Hoo! Progress!
Have actually gotten some things done! Finished S's hat which I wanted to do before she heads off for university. The wool is sooo lovely. It is from Babylonglegs and I got it at the Rav Day in Coventry. 
Also, Al and I have been working on sorting out the house a bit before the baby comes. I am nesting, so for me this is great. However, it is supposed to be his holiday, so we should make sure he enjoys himself at some point along the way. We've started with the study, formerly the junk room with the computer in. (Although the computer could be said to be junk as well.) I just want things to be a bit more organized so the older kids can actually access things, and use all of the stuff that we have in the house when the baby gets here. As it is now, we have to rearrange 5 things every time we decide we want to do something. And most of our stuff doesn't have a place. So we are getting rid of some of it.
Anyway, I am knackered after spending the day sorting in the study, and having walked up to the clinic to get my dressing changes. Walking is actually a bit painful these days as the baby is lying awkwardly, but hey, all my kids are awkward, so we may as well start as we mean to carry on. :-)
Also, Al and I have been working on sorting out the house a bit before the baby comes. I am nesting, so for me this is great. However, it is supposed to be his holiday, so we should make sure he enjoys himself at some point along the way. We've started with the study, formerly the junk room with the computer in. (Although the computer could be said to be junk as well.) I just want things to be a bit more organized so the older kids can actually access things, and use all of the stuff that we have in the house when the baby gets here. As it is now, we have to rearrange 5 things every time we decide we want to do something. And most of our stuff doesn't have a place. So we are getting rid of some of it.
Anyway, I am knackered after spending the day sorting in the study, and having walked up to the clinic to get my dressing changes. Walking is actually a bit painful these days as the baby is lying awkwardly, but hey, all my kids are awkward, so we may as well start as we mean to carry on. :-)
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