Snow... there have rarely been any instances when I really did not want it to snow. So we get snowed in for a few days, as long as we're all here, who cares?! But with December 22ns fast approaching, snow on the ground, and a cold winter predicted most places, I admit I'm a little nervous. A few years ago they got two feet of snow here. Not a big deal, could even be fun, but not if some snowstorm coincides with Teddy deciding to put in an appearance! And everyone knows how thoughtful babies are in choosing days to be born on... My midwives live an hour away on the other side of Portland. Again, not normally a problem at all. Unless there is snow all over the place, and they can't get through on 26. When Jimmy drove home from work in the snow last year, only a few inches thick, it took him six hours. And the thing is, if we're snowed in, we would have as much trouble getting anywhere as they would have in getting to us! Not just the midwives, but Mom or Bonnie either... which means it would be the two of us. Check that, the three of us, lol!! The odds are very remote. But then again, the odds of us having snow before Thanksgiving aren't good either, and here it is! I'm just sayin'... Anyhow, because that odd does remain, I suggested to Jimmy that I read him the chapter on emergency childbirth procedures. :-) He is, needless to say, not real keen on the idea of delivering a baby solo, but at least I know I'll be able to count on him if it did come up! We'd have the birth kit here, so we would have everything we needed, cord clamp and all that stuff. Just no midwife. :-) Well, not much use worrying about it, but having thought of it I might as well make sure all the bases are covered just in case.
Otherwise Teddy seems to be doing very well! He seems to be sitting lower than he used to, but of course I can't tell very well from this angle. I did get the bedroom furniture moved around (notice I said I got it moved, not that I moved it!), and it does look a lot better! It opens the room up a lot, so the bed is against a wall but there is actually room to stand in the bedroom, or have a bassinet, or even both! The living room is a little full since we have Shelly's chair still here, but eventually we'll find a way to get that down to her and then there will be more room in the living room as well. Still no paint on the bathroom, but I just can't think of a good color to use in there anyhow. Oh well. The bassinet should be coming soon, the birth kit is supposed to be ordered anytime, and otherwise I think we have everything ready for Teddy to come! I can't wait to see him! I admit I am thoroughly looking forward to touching my toes and laying on my stomach, but there is also a definite enjoyment in having my little boy always with me, feeling him move, knowing every time he hiccups or anything... still, I can't wait till I can actually hold him in my arms!
Oh, I got a beautiful maternity coat! Just in time too, it seems. :-) They were clearing out all their winter maternity stuff, and this coat is amazing-- it's wool, pea jacket style, blue plaid, with pleats in the front so I can get huge in it or also look fine just starting to show! I love it. :-) I had no coat that would fit over, so when I found this one I asked Jimmy and he was such a sweetie and said yes. :-) I'm hoping it will last many babies!!