Plath’s Adventures

I’m still pregnant No big surprise there, as I didn’t really expect to go into labor yet. While it’s quite possible that I could go early (my mom went 3 weeks early with me and my MIL went almost 3 weeks early with Jason), I know it’s unlikely for a first time mom to do so.

Nesting is in full gear this Easter Sunday. I’ve already scrubbed the shower, done three loads of laundry, a load of dishes, scrubbed the stove and am now going to clean the floors in the kitchen, entry way and bathrooms.

I’ve been knitting a bit the past few days, too. I think I decided on my labor project. The baby really doesn’t need another blanket, but this one seems to be a good choice for easy knitting, while still keeping my mind somewhat occupied. I started the cast on with some bright orange cotton ease, but got distracted by this Conehead Baby hat pattern, and promptly knit it up. From the looks of it, it turned out a smidgen larger than I expected, so I think I’m going to reduce the cast on to 54 stitches and use a size 6 needle and have another go round with another colorway of Purewool. I love how it looks almost gnome-y. Pictures forthcoming!

And as soon as the baby does decide to arrive, I promise to get pictures and an update up on my blog promptly. The hospital has wi-fi access, and Jason will be bringing his laptop!

It’s a full moon tonight, and a lot of women go into labor during a full moon. The theory is that the moon’s gravitational pull affects the amniotic fluid in much the same way as it affects the water in the sea, rivers and even the water that’s otherwise found in our bodies.

We’ll see what happens… there’s another full moon on April 20th, which would put me almost two weeks overdue (my midwife’s office will only “let” me go two weeks overdue and that will be pushing it I think).

Some days I’m so ready to meet you and others I want to keep you to myself. These are nine short months I have you all to myself, and we will never have them back. I will miss your kicks and rolling reminders that you are there, safe and sound. I’ve waited so long for you, for these moments, that it will be hard to share you with the world.

But at the same time, there is so much I want to show you, and I know there is so much you want to show and teach me.