Things I have said recently to F
- We will be fine in a one bedroom with the two of us, the dog, the cat and the baby. It may be a little hard to get your work done at home, but we can do it for at least a year. I just need to rearrange the closets.
- I don’t mind moving when I am 8 months pregnant, just not the month I am due in case I go into labour on moving day. We have lots of time to look for the perfect house.
- Lets go to the backcountry and camp a few more times this summer before the baby comes and our lives change forever. I am sure I can hike in with a pack if we pick one of the shorter trips.
- Don’t worry. You work today and I will spend the whole day packing the house.
- I heard that first babies are always late so I am booked to work until after my due date.
The update: Luckily F found us an amazing house and we are moving next week. I packed for two hours and went to bed. It turns out that pregnancy makes your ligaments relax and my back is just not up for all the bending and lifting. There will be no pack carrying this summer unless F carries everything heavy and I can fill mine with all the pillows I need to prop myself up all night since my stomach has decided to digest itself. Car camping and day hiking are the new summer plan.
June 21, 2009 at 10:59 am
You are my hero! I spent most of my pregnancy on bedrest! I would have loved to camp!
June 21, 2009 at 2:41 pm
LOL. Extreme optimism…. bordering on on delusion, I think.
I am glad to hear that F is staying grounded.
June 21, 2009 at 2:42 pm
…. but I love your positive outlook.
June 21, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Congrats on the new place. Be sure to take it easy!
June 22, 2009 at 6:46 am
That’s optimism, baby!!
Congrats on your new house, and good luck with the move! Make everyone else do the heavy lifting!
June 22, 2009 at 9:00 am
Optimism and denial!
Congrats on the house and good luck with the move!
June 22, 2009 at 9:34 am
I love it! Chicken was talking about moving when I am 8 months pregnant–because according to her we have lots of time “left” and I was like,”lady, there’s no way in hell I’m packing this house up at 8 months pregnant. You need to rethink this scenario.” Glad you are moving at a decent time and keeping your optimism (which is borderline denial….)
June 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Oh I am so glad you updated because my comment prior to that would have just said “DENIAL, it’s not just a river in Egypt”! Glad you found a house ladies. I wish you were just a tiny bit closer so I could come and help you move.