A quiet day for David and I. Both of us playing, relaxing, watching some TV and resting. I had a short to-do list today but even that didn't get done. Oh well. I am trying to cut myself slack especially since I am having contractions each time I get up. All is ok overall. I had intended to catch up on some of my art while I was on maternity but haven't been able to so far. Let's see if tomorrow looks more promising.



As part of getting ready for the baby, my sister and I put together the pack'n'play I had bought for David. This is exactly where David spent his first six weeks and, if all goes well, little baby will spend his or her first weeks here, too. The boppy was a present but the other two pillows are the best new mother thing I ever got. They are called "My Breast Friend" and they are by far the very best nursing pillow I've ever owned. When new mom-to-bes ask me what they should get, I ask them if they plan on nursing. If they do, I tell them they must, have to, get this pillow. It's worth its weight in gold. I have two because I used to keep one at home and one in the car at all times.

One of the things I was very nervous about the first time around was nursing. I wanted to make sure I could nurse and felt scared and insecure. But I was also determined. I am happy to say I got to do it for a long long time, so it's one less worry this time around. I know that, assuming all goes well, I will be able nurse this little one, too.