I realize it's been a long time since I've written anything on here. I'm still out here, gestating away. I only have about 5 weeks of this pregnancy left! I am a bit shocked, it seems like it just flew past. I'm getting really excited to give birth again, and to meet Aeryn. She is a MOVER - always wiggling and kicking. And I think she's going to be a night owl like the rest of us - she really gets going around 2am.

A few weeks back I started having major back muscle spasms and issues. That led to a hideous migraine and several chiro visits, and I'm back to the point where I can deal with the pain. But I'm still not doing that great, and I can't sit for very long periods of time, which means that my computer time is now strictly for business for the most part. It also means I've fallen way behind on my goals for Glow Diva - I have nowhere near the inventory I had hoped for because I have to sit down to make candles. So I'm a little bummed about that. In fact, just a couple days ago I had to face the fact that I'm not going to be able to have a booth at our local Pagan Pride Day on Sept 10. I'm disappointed, but a little relieved to have let some of the stress go. I'm due to deliver in 5 weeks, and I would have spent the next 3 totally stressed out trying to prepare for it since I'm so far behind now. Oh, and I'm planning on having Bean's 3rd birthday party the following day. (!)

I also hadn't done anything to prepare for Aeryn's imminent arrival, so this weekend we've been doing some work. Her cool little bed (off eBay) is all set up in our bedroom now, and we created a little sitting/breastfeeding area with 2 rocking chairs and an old end table. One chair for me, and one for Beaner. We're going to get her a new baby doll to be presented when Aeryn is born, so she can have her own baby too. I ordered a new sling, with a matching one for Bean. She's going to be so cute - she loves playing mama already, so I want to make sure she can spend time with me doing things with her baby that I'm doing with Aeryn. I'm hoping it will ease the transition somewhat. Anyway, I pulled out her old newborn clothes yesterday and got them washed and put away, too, and ordered my birth kit recommended by my midwife to prepare for my home birth. I've also discussed a backup plan with a friend in case I have to transfer to a hospital at some point, so I'm feeling like I'm getting ready for this whole thing.

I'm starting to plan Bean's birthday party now, too. We're going to have it a couple of weeks before her birthday, since Aeryn is due just 2 days after her actual birthday. I've also had to scale back my plans for that, but I don't think Bean will care. Some friends, a pool, birthday cake... fun times for a 3-year-old. :) It's also been fun shopping around for presents. :)

I think that's everything that's new with me (well, that I can remember right now anyway!). Bye for now!