Monday, October 16, 2006

Now where should I start? So much to talk about as usual.

Remember I told you before that I would be working all the way till the baby decides to pop? I was very adamant about it, saying that I would really be okay? Well, I lied. As of Saturday, I realized that I am REALLY beginning to S-L-O-W...down. The need for a bench or a chair is so great after every 20 minutes of walking. The constant trips up and down the aisle in tbe office is enough to make me huff and puff when I reach a co worker's workstation and then only to yawn and almost fall asleep as we are talking about work. I get tired at any time of the day and my bladder gets tickled by the little munchkin even when its empty and laying in bed when I am home. When I sit down, the tummy feels crunched up and the baby would stretch for more space, cramping my ribcage. Fun? Can't comment on that!

So what has been pre-determined as I reach 36 weeks of pregnancy? That I will go on early Disability to stay home and wait for the egg to hatch. I have no choice as I know that my body will denfinitly not allow me to run around that much. At least that will give me the chance to be home, in bed, get our bedroom+nursery ready and the only exercise I would get might be the constant visitations to the mall (what? I could hear the husband yelling at me saying 'Give me those credit cards!!!').

The boss is ready for my early take off. Maybe cos he can't stand seeing me waddling and yawning each time I see him. He is also learning to delegate tasks to his 2 other assistant managers so that I could 'dissolve' slowly while being cross trained.

In the meantime, I can't count how many times we have visited Ikea in the past 3 weeks. Can I say 3 times? Yes 3 times. From getting some essential furniture, to the baby's dresser, dining chairs, etc etc. As for the last visit last weekend, it was hard for me not to sit down when I was trying my best to complete my round at the showroom. It was HARD. The discomfort is not on the back or hips but more on the tummy, the weight of the tummy throws me off balance and gives me the stitches. Even the trip to Costco was such hardship for me, only to feel better when I told myself that I could be eating the Kosher hotdogs at their Deli after paying for the groceries!

So we have decided not to change the flooring for the bedroom but just call Stanley Steemer again to steam the carpet. Then we're going to set up the baby's dresser, crib and the husband's new computer desk. With the early disability leave that I intend to take, the room should be ready to go by the time the baby arrives. Oh and we're also going to put an old rocker in the bedroom and a glider in the living room. My new 'butt resting' nests after the husband's comfortable new living room chair!!!

Like this one...please ignore the red chairs to my right, they will be out of the house by this weekend!


11 comments:

Nazrah Leopolis said...

Kus semangat, you're looking great twin! all the very best to you! i will pray for your smooth delivery.

1na said...

ala akak,

u look very radiant as always :)

simah said...

u look beautiful even though u r heavily pregnant..pregnancy suits u.. hang in there..u r almost there :0)

Count Byron said...

Wow Ely u'r one preg magazines would chase after! You are doing extremely well with the furnitures.. and baby would be soooo pampered I can tell.

Happy hari raya Ely. &May you have a safe and easy delivery.

Mama Rock said...

that is one heck of a hot momma! you look good!

1na said...

Kak Ely,

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
Maaf Zahir dan Batin

- 1na sekeluarga -

Akuro ® said...

Selamat hari raya ;-)

Queen Of The House said...

Ely ... wow you are looking sooooo good!

Selamat Hari Raya to you and family. May this Syawal bring you great blessings!

Mumsgather said...

Hey there Ely,
I'm just popping by to wish you Selamat Hari Raya. :)

Kak Teh said...

ely, wow u look great! Selamat hari raya to you, David and Mas and baby!

Jane Sunshine said...

Selamat Hari Raya to you and your family!