On Tuesday, I looked like this:
Today, I’m positive that I am even bigger.
Simple tasks that I used to take for granted, like getting up off the couch or wiping my own ass, are more and more challenging.
Do they sell cranes for personal use?
Alas, I cannot stop and smell the roses just yet. There are 12 days to go before Operation Shaggy Boy, and I have work to do, people. Meals to freeze, games to play with the soon-to-be big sister, car seats to install and inspect … good GOD, do I have a To Do List.
I also have two columns to knock out. Technically, I have five to do, but my editor generously let me off the hook for the last three. I should have turned two in last week, but that was before my doctor tried to kill me.
(Said doctor claims my reaction to the IV iron was mostly a “panic attack.” Yet strangely, they are developing a protocol for delivering said medication in the office, all based on my “panic attack.” At least they did apologize.
Panick attack, my big fat pregnant ass. Who gets epi shots for a panic attack?)
ANYWHO. I’m writing about adventure travel and educational travel. Have you ever taken your kids on safari? Made a special trip just for educational purposes? Built a Habitat for Humanity house with the fam? Email me, would ya?
Because I’m certain my belly is going to split down the middle at any minute, and that will make it mighty hard to write. I gotta get this shit DONE, people.
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I went on safari in Africa and am currently saving to take my son – does that count?
I’m with you, panic attack my ass. They do not set up protocol in case of panic attacks! Good Luck, I can’t help you out with the travel stuff, biggest thing I did was take LM to the aquarium and zoo.
I have no advice but I’d just like to say that your top is really, really cute…
Panic attack? Seriously? They are full of shit.
Well, when The Prof goes on sabbatical in Taiwan for 3 months next year (Fall 2009), the future child will fly there with me for the last two weeks. I guess that is a future topic. Hmmm…
dude, all i can say is i think i’m the same size at 31 weeks, and i don’t even have a cute shirt…
that and gl with the articles. i’d like to do a Habitat Build eventually, but i think we’ll wait until O understands that nails are not for eating.
I got nothing for you, Mrs. C. Except the knowledge that I want to RUB THAT BELLY.
I know you must feel huge but you look very, very cute. From the neck down.
I mean, I’m sure you’re cute from the neck up, too, it just wasn’t in the picture.
xox
Hmmm… does a trip to Spain during which we visited the Alhambra count?
We stayed in a villa on the outskirts of Villanueva de Trabuco, (Southeast close to Granada) nestled in an olive orchard – Stinker LOVES olives so he thoroughly enjoyed our unplanned encounter with an olive farmer who explained how they pick the olives…
When we scheduled a tour of El Alhambra, (a palace and fortress complex built by the Moorish monarchs of Granada in southern Spain) I was a little concerned that my 7 year old would get a bit bored half way through. So we got our own guide, rather than join a large group. And Stinker and his 9 year old cousin thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was great – he chatted directly to the kids at times.
I’ve never learned so much on a tour – the Moors developed “flushing toilets” and had water flowing throughout the entire palace throughout the entire year, in the arid Spanish land – utilizing the run off from the Alps. The kids were as enthralled as we were.
Does that help?
Adventure Travel – does snow skiing count as adventure? hee hee? Swiss Alps. Stinker had a blast.
Or scuba diving in the Caribbean? They have to be at least 10 to do a dive though.
Ummm Seriously? A Panic attack? dumbasses…
Honestly I know you feel like a house but you really look great! GL on your articles and hang in there!
No dice, just endless adoration.
ok i know this isn’t what you want to hear…but i am saying it anyways.
you really r too cute.
the top.
the belly.
the whole package
okay, I have a big belly, too, but my baby is 10. That kinda sucks.
it’s amazing how things like being able to wipe your ass without acrobatics and sleeping on your stomach seem so! awesome! after you have the baby
Cute shirt!
So, um, I’m still outraged by your doctor. Are there really no others available? Really? Cause this one sucks big time.
You look fantastic!! I’m loving that maternity shirt. Hang in there.
From one preggo chick to another, I feel your pain. Not as bad quite yet, but getting there. I told my husband yesterday that I wanted something to pick stuff up off of the floor, because I am officially done with the bending over thing. He said that’s what i had the girls for. Doesn’t seem to be working out for me.
ps. You look so cute, truly. Can I touch the belly?
Um, dude. I can’t believe they said it was a panic attack. I hope that sometime soon, even if it’s after the baby, you kick that doctor to the curb. Also, I agree with holly – totally cute shirt!
Huh. I never looked that nice pregnant. Lucky woman.
Yep this confirms that I was a beached whale while pregnant. You are so cute! I just want to reach out and touch the belly!
A panic attack?? Dude they have some serious issues cause no one needs an epi pen for that.
No travel advice from me.
Epi for panic attacks? Hahahahahahaha, clunk (that was me, laughing my ass off). (Oh how I wish it were only that easy to reduce my ample ass.)
You are a slim willow-wand compared to the freight train that I was during my last pregnancy. I was a veritable parade float. You’ll get it all done. I know you will.
I will not tell you how small you look. People kept telling me that during my second pregnancy and I wanted to kill them all. I will tell you that your shirt is adorable.
I will also tell you that we took our kids to Vancouver last year. Mostly to visit friends, but both Science World and the Aquarium were educational and rather adventurous with a three-year-old and a one-and-a-half-year-old. Hell, leaving the house at all with kids is adventure travel.
I am currently falling asleep on the couch, but if you check my blog at 21st September 2007 there is a post about “Unschooling” with great travel and beach educational tips. I will try to think of more!
I am currently recounting taking my 13 year old son back to the country, city and state of his birth to reunite with the family of his birth to meet his biological parents, siblings and extended family.
Its been crazy, educational, emotional with a bit of habitat for humanity/charity work thrown in.
Good luck on these last few days. I alternatively hated and loved them with my pregnancies.
I am on a plane to come give you massage! Stat!