Monthly Archives: April 2008

His name, by the way, is John Calum.  But we call him burrito baby, frog baby, Herr Diktator, and lots of other things that might make you diabetic if you read the whole list, so I’ll spare you.   Also, … Continue reading →

My master has allowed me a few short seconds away to say a VERY quick hi to everyone.  Dad’s rocking him, but my ear is cocked for the telltale whimpers that mean – whip out those incredibly tender sore things … Continue reading →

In brief:   Swifty McSwifterson, aka our son Jack, zoomed into the world at 8:10AM this morning. Today is also my brother’s birthday! As I am a bit busy admiring his every inch and hobbling around the recovery room, I … Continue reading →

In a postscript to today’s entry –   All the books tell you that towards the end of your pregnancy, your body will be flushed with a hormone that loosens your joints.  This is for the purpose of giving your … Continue reading →

In last night’s dream, Patrick and I were in a crowded airport baggage claim.  The "baggage" that all of us were waiting to collect was . . . you guessed it . . . babies.  Dozens of pudgy, approximately six-month old … Continue reading →

I had hoped Jack might share a birthday with old Will Shakespeare, but unless something starts happening soon, well, it’s unlikely.  Labor takes a long time, and there are only 15 more hours in this day.  Anyway the 23rd is … Continue reading →

I am so uncomfortable today.  The ten pound turkey in my belly is killing me.  I have pains in my ribs, pains in my hips, pains in my stomach – I think these are poky baby limbs asserting themselves into … Continue reading →

My husband and puppy are racing one another up the driveway as I type.  The torrential rain of earlier today has slowed to a trickle, and I think they enjoyed their few minutes outside the house, at last.  Yes.  Wear … Continue reading →

It’s a sparkling sunny 86 degrees outside today.  Mmmmm.  I’ve been out in it all of about ten minutes, but still, it’s nice to know that the chill is gone.  For now.  It’s April in Carolina, so it may very … Continue reading →

Signs of Early Labor:   Dull lower back pain Pelvic pressure Digestive Issues Increased trapped gas due to baby pressure Menstrual-like cramps Nesting – feeling the urge to clean and organize to a pathological degree Increased Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions … Continue reading →