Today was a good day

I made it back to yoga this morning after a couple weeks of not being able to go. The theme for this class was finding support, and not being afraid to ask for help once our babies arrive. It makes me feel so much better knowing that I have a support network of friends who will be stopping by in the first couple of weeks to bring food. Normally I wouldn't ask for help - when Chuck went through chemo, I was happy that I could take care of the cooking, cleaning, driving to appts - whatever I could do. But after just having the flu for a week, I know that Chuck has more trouble being the caregiver - especially when it comes to providing food. Just picking up soup and keeping enough clean bowls and spoons was a challenge. It will be harder with a baby, but we will have lots of help.

We just got back from dinner with Raquel (who's expecting her first baby in September), Jackie, Jessica & Neil. Jessica and Raquel were both sick last week and couldn't make it to the shower, so you guessed it, baby girl got more gifts! Socks, spoons, burp cloths, scrapbooking supplies... all kinds of good stuff! We also received a box of Baby Gap clothes in the mail yesterday from Ramesh & Suzanne.

Speaking of clothes, I just washed my first load of baby clothes. Kelsey said I can't come to work on Monday until I've packed my hospital bag, and I've heard I'm supposed to wash all the baby clothes before she wears them. Picking out "the outfit" she'll come home from the hospital in was impossible... I think I packed 4 choices. Let me tell you, she will be wearing some of the cutest little outfits. Don't worry, I also packed grown up clothes and the necessary toiletries. We'll just have to grab the iPod and laptop once the time comes (I need the laptop, how else could I blog from the hospital!?).

The past couple of nights I've been waking up with pretty bad braxton hicks contractions which last about half the night. I've been taking calcium with magnesium and potassium, which helps - and trying to stay hydrated enough, but probably not doing the best job of it. Regardless, my body's just getting ready, so it's good to have the bag packed.