nesting

Things have been getting around the past month in the Bell household. Micah and I are continuing to enjoy just being the two of us (plus Inu and Elmer) while looking forward to soon being a family of 3 + 2. :)

I have started measuring "on" and am officially 32 weeks! Which means that July 20th due date is looking pretty steady. I am anxious to no longer be pregnant, while appreciative of the time we will have before Miss Bell is born.

On a more serious note, at our doctor's appointment 2 weeks ago Micah and I made the decision together that I should go on an anti-depressant. It was a very personal decision that I am happy to discuss and that we both (along with both of the doctors involved) are grateful for. It has been enormously helpful for our marriage and alone time, as well as having taken off some of the anxiety I was feeling towards the actual time after Miss Bell is born.

Two weeks in the meds have started to kick in a little, which is always nice for the last few days of school. Which, by the way, my last official day with kids is Friday! Can I get a "woot woot?!?!??!?!"

Other than all that, we had a very nice long weekend after a very busy last week. We slept lots, finished season 4.0 of Battlestar Galactica, did churchy things, had dinner with friends, and went to IKEA yesterday. We got the last piece of furniture for Miss Bell's room as well as a few pieces for our new "den." IKEA was also having a big sale on our favorite series, Expedit, and we got 2 new piece of Expedit for $40 off each! Which was very exciting.

On the dog front, Inu had some misfortune today which ended in an emergency vet visit. But all is well, other than a sore bum. I have never heard her really "cry" before, and man, after seeing Micah run to her side, I have no doubt that he will be the most protecting, providing, and loving father. If he is so gentle and caring towards our dog, I can only imagine the love he will lavish on our child(ren).

We have also decided that we need to budget a little more for veterinary care for the dogs. Some things you just learn the hard way.

As for summer break, I have decided to make a "to-do" list for the time before we deliver Miss Bell. It will be filled with things like "organize spices" and "sort through cloths" and "make a goal outfit for once you've lost the 40 pounds you've gained" and "clean the floorboards" and "spray for ants" and "wash all 14 loads of Miss Bell's clothes." You know, fun things like that.

If you've made it this far, I have a fun story for you. :)

Today, while Dr. Cleary was listening to Miss Bell's heart, she punched the doppler twice. :) His response was, "Geez, she's active!" :)

peace&love.