AW: Today was productive! Feeling better!

[chicago]

Ok, so about a week ago I was all dramatic and woe is me.  We had basically nothing bought for the baby, were going to be homeless if we didn't find a place to live in less than four weeks, and I was super sad about the gestational diabetes diagnosis.

Guys, I survived.  I met with my nutritionist and the diet is really no big deal and neither is the finger pricking.  I still eat all the foods I like and my numbers have been awesome.

 We found a townhouse to rent (decided it was smarter to rent for a year before buying since we weren't finding anything we love).  The place has some minor downsides, but it's 5 minutes from her daycare and 10 minutes from my work, within walking distance to the summer farmers' market, a Starbucks, a Chipotle, Whole Foods, my doctor's office (internist, not OB), and the spa I like for getting my eyebrows waxed.  

Today we we bought our crib and our glider/recliner.  

I am feeling so much relief.  Seriously, I've been such a stress ball the last month and now I feel like I can breathe.  We still have a shit ton to buy, do, whatever, but the big stuff that's been hanging over me is good for now.  Phew!

[hokiegirl82]

Sounds like you had an awesome day! that townhome sounds like it's in a great location - i would love to live somewhere where you could walk to all of those places.

[lulu21]

That sounds like you've been super productive! I'm on the app, how many weeks are you ?

[chicago]

Dec 21, 2013 18:10:27 GMT -5 lulu21 said:

That sounds like you've been super productive! I'm on the app, how many weeks are you ?

Almost 29, so I know I'm still behind the curve, but the rest will be fine.  We won't have the nursery done way in advance, but it'll get done.  I'm mostly relieved that we have somewhere to live!  House hunting was hugely discouraging. 

[lulu21]

Dec 21, 2013 18:16:25 GMT -5 chicago said:

Dec 21, 2013 18:10:27 GMT -5 lulu21 said:

That sounds like you've been super productive! I'm on the app, how many weeks are you ?

Almost 29, so I know I'm still behind the curve, but the rest will be fine.  We won't have the nursery done way in advance, but it'll get done.  I'm mostly relieved that we have somewhere to live!  House hunting was hugely discouraging. 

I'm right there with you!!! I'm 28 weeks. We close on our house Monday. House hunting was a pain in our area. We don't even have a crib yet. Hopefully that will all get done in January.

[humpforfree]

Dec 21, 2013 17:50:34 GMT -5 chicago said:

Ok, so about a week ago I was all dramatic and woe is me.  We had basically nothing bought for the baby, were going to be homeless if we didn't find a place to live in less than four weeks, and I was super sad about the gestational diabetes diagnosis.

Guys, I survived.  I met with my nutritionist and the diet is really no big deal and neither is the finger pricking.  I still eat all the foods I like and my numbers have been awesome.

 We found a townhouse to rent (decided it was smarter to rent for a year before buying since we weren't finding anything we love).  The place has some minor downsides, but it's 5 minutes from her daycare and 10 minutes from my work, within walking distance to the summer farmers' market, a Starbucks, a Chipotle, Whole Foods, my doctor's office (internist, not OB), and the spa I like for getting my eyebrows waxed.  

Today we we bought our crib and our glider/recliner.  

I am feeling so much relief.  Seriously, I've been such a stress ball the last month and now I feel like I can breathe.  We still have a shit ton to buy, do, whatever, but the big stuff that's been hanging over me is good for now.  Phew!

Ahhhh. I feel like such a slacker and I am getting so stressed out. We are under construction, basically building a new house onto our house. We don't have a roof, heat, insulation, a baby room, much less crib, car seat, etc. Oi. I am borrowing a bassinet from my SIL after Christmas and going to clear out one of my drawer drawers for baby clothes/diapers. Other than that... It is what it is I guess.. Just a matter of me coming to terms with it.

[natablue]

What a relief!

I'll be 36 weeks this week, the dresser I ordered arrived just a couple days ago. I feel like our nursery isn't even remotely ready, but know as soon as DH puts it together and I can actually put some stuff away I'll feel a bit more ready. I feel like I am so behind.

[chicago]

It's the crazy nesting instincts. We want to be ready weeks ahead of time, but realistically all the baby needs is something to eat, sleep in, and poop in, right?

[humpforfree]

Dec 21, 2013 23:50:37 GMT -5 chicago said:

It's the crazy nesting instincts. We want to be ready weeks ahead of time, but realistically all the baby needs is something to eat, sleep in, and poop in, right?

Exactly what I keep trying to tell myself.

[pixiedust]

Awesome accomplishments, great for piece of mind. Hope you can set aside some time today to relax.