Through the Seasons

Mama Bird

Well, it has begun: the nesting instinct.  Of course, I’m a planner so is it a natural phenomenon or just me?  Could be either.  Or both.  Asher is, in fact, due 4 weeks from Friday and I’m technically considered full-term then as well.

I have my trusty notepad next to me so I can continue to make my list.  Lists.  All the sudden the birth seems just around the corner. 

We’re washing baby clothes and blankets.  We have newborn baby clothes folded away in our closet.  There is a baby wipe warmer on our dresser.  My hospital bag and the diaper bag are already getting packed up.  The baby seat is in the car (but not checked yet).  The stroller is in the back of the car waiting to be used.  Gifts Asher has received so far are in the sunroom sorted by age and place of use (here versus Africa). 

And even with all that done and a list prepared I can’t help but stay busy.  I have 3 books going – about nursing, babies, and birth.  I guess I think I’ll feel more prepared.  Even if it’s placebo effect I’ll continue.  Nothing wrong with being too informed I would think.

We have 3 more childbirth classes this week:  infant CPR, breastfeeding, and baby care.  Jonathan has a father class next week.  Over the next few weeks we have a few trips to Charlotte planned.  Hopefully those go off without a hitch and then our bundle arrives.  But no matter when exactly he gets here, I’m excited to meet him.

Now, back to building our little nest.