While at a planning meeting yesterday, our friend Osondu wanted to touch the belly. He asked, put out his hands and very timidly started heading for the pooch. He was so hesitant- not usually a word used to describe the man. I couldn't help myself. As soon as he was almost touching me, I pushed forward as if the baby was kicking me forward from the inside. Osondu jumped a mile. Oh, it was great! I laughed and laughed... maybe even cackled a little bit. Osondu was a good sport but I don't think he'll be reaching for the belly until the baby-land has more defined boundaries.
In other news, I only woke up once during the night last night. It had gotten to the point where I was awake more than asleep in the early hours of the morning. Back aches, runny nose, bathroom trips, thirst, hunger, and just because have all become a part of my nightly routine- keeping me awake when I desperately need sleep. I changed the sheets to get rid of the cat fur. I did all of my 'daily drinking duty' (two liters) earlier in the day, and I got a body pillow from Babies-R-Us.
The body pillow is called a Preggle. It curls around so you can use it in a variety of different positions. It's woooooonderful. It is a little pricey at fifty bucks but well worth it if it means sleeping as well as I did last night on a regular basis. It can also be used later as a support for the baby during feedings. While we were at "The Kingdom" as I have taken to calling Babies-R-Us last night, I had Wesley join me in sitting in the glider rockers. Even he sat quietly and enjoyed the relaxing motion for a while. His silence was approval. That is, until he saw the price tag. Let's just say it wasn't fifty bucks. 
And now I'm off to eat the honey and butter toast that Wesley just made for me. Yum yum!
You won't regret the pillow purchase, but if yours is anything like mine when you're done being pregnant, it will go straight into the trash. I beat that thing UP, there was hardly any stuffing left in it by the end. :) As for the chair - get the best one that you can afford, no matter the cost. You'll be in it A LOT, and the cheap ones feel very cheap. I have one that was inherited, and when it was initially purchased it was a top-of-the-line version. It's pretty beat up now, but this is the fourth child it's seen - so especially if you're planning to have more, I'd go as big as you can. :)
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