May 2007

Ya Snooze, Ya Lose
Thursday, May 31, 2007

Sorry, Sasha, Bodie just called dibs on the crib. I am not gonna move him; he bites.

But, don't worry, we aren't going to be abusive parents. We've made provisions and have found something we can use as a bed:

Before anyone gets worked up, this is not just a cheap solution, but a family tradition! I certainly turned out ok-ish, right guys???? My mom has given me tons of tips on how to decorate it with a black Sharpee and a beach towel.

Yes, Sasha, you are one lucky girl for having such thoughtful parents. And, because we are just that exceptional, we might even buy you diapers that fit.

My Conversation with Wayne This Morning
Tuesday, May 29, 2007

"Are you still pregnant?"

"Ummm....it's not like the flu that takes 3 weeks to get over."

"Well, tell your cervix to get off its ass."

The wierd thing is is that I have a feeling my mom and Jimmy's parents kinda agree. I think performance anxiety is causing it to shrivel.

The Official Launching of The Rubin Tribe Blog!!!!
Friday, May 25, 2007

Welcome! While El Hubby is napping in the other room, I am hard at work putting together this website. So hard, in fact, that you'll notice none of the links really work yet. Like changing my underwear daily and putting the toothpaste cap back on, I was full of good intentions. Now, my goal is just to get *something* up before our daughter is born. Fortunately, my underachieving cervix (dilating, effacing, and dropping are so passé) has bought me some time. Here is the website so far. Ta daaaaaaaaaa! Hopefully, I'll be able to put together some more stuff before being induced....when I am not working on more important things like my in-laws' website (honestly, Ron, I am getting it done!).

As you can tell from above, I have not made any progress towards labor. It is 105 degrees outside and I am in my 39th week; I am completely fine about inappropriately busting out of my maternity clothes and waddling to the bathroom every five minutes. Pregnancy has certainly been full of surprises....and nobody tells you about 'em until you are too far gone. Before our x-rated birthing classes, I never heard about mucus plugs or the face mask or pooping on the delivery table. I thought morning sickness and excessive weight gain was as bad as it got. If all the ramifications of having a baby were made clear, maybe the human race would've died out long ago. There would certainly be less teen pregnancy. Forget the abstinence-based education; show all adolescents a few birthing videos and photos of what happens to the body. Scare tactics are fun!

Speaking of (or writing about) terrifying images, Caroline (cruelly)wanted a pic of me and my huge belly. This was taken at my baby shower....I have only gotten bigger....Sigh.