We've been fairly busy the last few days, especially as the mindset has shifted from "keep him in" to "please, let him be here already." :-) I spent multiple hours cleaning and sanitizing bottles and pacifiers. It may just be me, but doesn't it seem wrong to place all these plastic items in a pot of boiling water? Just saying.... with all the news about how bad it is to microwave plastic, I can't imagine boiling it is much better. It occurred to me this morning (because, seriously, who sleeps in their third trimester?) by the time Baby E uses these bottles he probably won't even need the tiny 4 oz bottles I cleaned...... oh well. I guess better to be prepared.
In anticipation of the extremely cold weather which hit the region late Saturday night, Noah and I attempted to squeeze in a number of activities during Saturday day. My lovely husband even took me into DC so I wouldn't miss the annual Orchid Fair hosted by the Smithsonian. For reasons unknown, they decided to host the Orchid Fair at the Natural History Museum instead of the Botanic Gardens. I think Noah and I both agree it wasn't the best fair we've attended :-( It was nice, however, that we were able to snag a wheelchair and Noah graciously pushed me through a few other exhibits. I definitely recommend the two temporary nature and wildlife photo exhibits; they were amazing! http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/natures-best-2013/photographs.cfm
Noah finished Saturday with a monumental undertaking - his first fondant iced cake! It was quite the adventure and turned out very nicely. I especially appreciated the strawberry and coolwhip filling. Yum! It was a team effort, but I think I was more of a hindrance than a help (as evidenced by the layer of wax paper I somehow left between the buttercream frosting and the fondant).
Sunday was tacos and card games with my cousins; an excellent evening. We always enjoy sharing a meal and playing a rousing game of Hand and Foot. I think we might have even won last night! Woot woot!
I've been asked by quite a few people if I am returning to work. That is the plan starting tomorrow! (Of course, I am hoping that the forecasted snow storm materializes and I get a snow day for my first day back). I am very excited to get back to work, but also very very nervous. It is mildly terrifying to jump back into work after over three months off. Going into the pregnancy I knew I would be facing a whole host of emotions when I returned to work after maternity leave, but I wasn't (and I am still not) quite sure what to do with all the emotions of returning after bed rest. My work has gone above and beyond and I will be working a modified scheduled at a location close to Noah's job. Please think positive thoughts tomorrow as I attempt to return to normal (at least for a few weeks). I hope I am able to provide value to my unit for the next few weeks and able to plan for post-baby's arrival.
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