I'm Only Capable of Talking About Babies

Seriously. I find that I'm not able to even hold a conversation with my husband for longer than about 3 minutes without being distracted by something baby-related. Baby kicks, diaper service details, relaxation techniques, queasiness. My poor husband has held up well. Five stars, Bryan.


So, on that baby-related note, here's the latest.

First, I've been having contractions up the ying-yang. When I can sleep, I incorporate them into my dreams. Last night I dreamed someone was literally sticking something up my ying-yang! Ouch! I woke up to a contraction. With all that contracting, I figured something must be going on in there. Well, I had an OB appointment today. My cervix is totally closed and 50% effaced. 50%? Lame. But, still two weeks from the actual due date, so four stars, cervix.


Also, we bought a car! A brand new car! It was like picking what was behind door #3 on a game show! We worked with a broker for over five months. We were all burnt by the high prices of used economical, small cars, of late. Well, then, she had a brilliant idea and managed to get us a new car for less than one that was three years old. Government incentives on Pontiacs right now! And our Pontiac was built in the same plant as the Matrix, so we basically got a brand new Toyota for supercheap. Five stars, car broker.


Not that I ever wanted a new car. I know they lose value the minute you drive them off of the lot. I always thought it was silly to put more money out there just for a new car. But, that's the thing. We didn't! We put down a regular amount of money and got a NEW car! I'm so totally thrilled. Here is my belly with our newer, safer ride.