2005-05-27 @ 2:33 p.m.
four day weekend
I woke up early this morning with cramps in my side. They were really painful. I woke Tom up a couple of times because I was so obviously uncomfortable. I rolled onto my other side when they went away, but I was still uncomfortable so I decided to get up. I have no idea what it was. Maybe Braxton-Hicks? I only say that because my mom described them as hands squeezing the crap out of your sides. Which is what it felt like. O well. I'm not worried about it anymore.
Today is the first day of a 4-day weekend!! Yay! It's just me and Tom. Dad's here too, but he's working so he has to sleep during the day. Monday is my grandpa's 75th birthday party. Other than that, the only thing we have to do is visit Tom's father at some point. Did I mention today is a lovely day? Warm and sunny with wispy clouds and a very light breeze. :-) I love nice days.
Tom and I are going to sit down at some point and make out a birthing plan. They have a handy worksheet on Babycenter that you can use. Both my mom and Tom asked me what a birthing plan is so if you don't know, it's a plan you make regarding medication during labor, who you want in the delivery room, etc. I think it would be a good idea to make one because I have some things that I feel strongly about. I do not want to be induced unless absolutely necessary. I want to go without pain medication as long as possible {meaning I don't want it offered every thirty seconds}. I want Tom with me at all times. I also do not want any extra people in the delivery room aside from Tom and my mom. There's a lot of other things you can cover in a birthing plan, a lot of other things that I probably will.
I'm trying to think of a few more songs to download so I can fill a cd. I need at least 2 more. Then I'm going to burn it!! I haven't burned a cd in a long time.
Have a wonderful day! Enjoy the lovely weather {if it's lovely where you are}.
