Calvin is due tomorrow. The last few days I have been so physically uncomfortable and exhausted. I need a nap every day to get through it. Most positions are uncomfortable to stay in for long because of my huge belly. So I was looking forward to Don & Merlene coming out on Monday to help out.
We typically try to have them out close to the due date in the hopes of maximizing their help once the newborn is here, but having them a few days early is tremendously helpful too. Since they've been here they've done a bunch of grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, getting the girls out of the house to the park, and other errands.
Last night Don went with Jack to our offsite storage to pull a bunch of totes with baby supplies and bring them all back to the apartment, and then this morning Merlene helped me go through alllll the baby clothes we have from newborn to 12 month and sort girl, boy, and neutral clothes to decide what to keep on hand. There are countless little moments when they help the girls with something (getting a tissue, finding a cup, changing a diaper, etc.) that mean I don't have to get up and down over and over all day, and while that might not seem like a lot to someone able-bodied, right now it sure seems like a lot to me.
If history tells me anything I won't have the time/energy to fully document their trip once Calvin gets here, but I wanted to at least write this quick note of appreciation for how much easier they are making everything for me right now.
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| 8.8.19 - No sign of Calvin yet, headed to the Folsom Zoo to walk around. |
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