When we first told people that we were expecting, the most common thing we were told was to enjoy the pregnancy because it goes so fast. My thought every time was “it’s 9 months from now, how can it go fast?” I feels like it was yesterday we were having these conversations, and now we are 3 months and 3 days away from my due date. I know 3 months is a while yet, but I cannot believe how quickly we have gotten to this point. The planner in me is freaking out, because there is so much we have left to do before she comes, and we are kind of limited in a lot of the things we have to do because of the apartment lease that we are in, which doesn’t expire until August 1st. We can’t really plan out the nursery, because we don’t know if we’ll have a small or big space for her, we can’t find daycare because we don’t know where we will be living. I want to start figuring out a pediatrician, but again not sure where we will be living. I know all of these things will work themselves out, but of course I want them figured out now. It’s a practice in patience I guess.
BJ and I are doing really well here, and are excited for the warmer weather so we can explore this city. Madison is a town that is known for outdoor activities. It is surrounded by two lakes, and has tons of hiking/biking trails, parks, etc. We are so excited that the downtown farmers market is opening again in April. It is the biggest farmers market I’ve ever seen, with so much variety in the goods that are for sale. We have only explored downtown Madison a couple of times, but they have such a variety of shops and restaurants and attractions down there, it should be fun to check it out a little more. I am also very excited because I’ve heard that Milwaukee always has something going on in the summer. Milwaukee is about an hour from Madison, so we could do a couple quick day trips there to check out the happenings.
BJ started a new job a couple weeks ago. He has been working for a temp agency since November, and they were getting him work every week, but most of the time it was less than 30 hours, and the last couple weeks it was less than 15 hours. He went in there to see what other opportunities were available, and was placed at this new company. It is a temp to hire position at a place that puts together surgical packets for hospitals. He has also been working in the warehouse there a little too. It is a good job with at least 40 hours a week, and the people there have welcomed him warmly, so we are hoping it will work out so that he is hired in soon.
My job is going well too. We are staying busy, but I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if it wasn’t busy. Last week we hired in a part time administrator to work about 18 hours a week until I go on maternity leave, and then she will cover full time while I’m out after Sam is born. It’s been a hard thing for me to train someone, and to give up some of my daily tasks, but I know it’s necessary, and I know that it will allow me to have some free time to do some of the bigger projects that Jason and I have discussed. I think this new girl will do a great job, she is very organized, which is a skill that all three of us in the office lack, so she will bring that much needed asset to our office.
The end of April BJ and I are headed to Cabo San Lucas with my work for a much needed short vacation. It feels like it’s been a while since we have been on vacation, but I think it’s just because we are used to taking this trip in October, rather than April. We are looking forward to the break, and our last vacation together before Sam is born.
I have an appointment Friday, so I will try to update after that. So far the appointments have been less than exciting, which I think is a great thing. Sam is growing well, and according to the books is almost 2 pounds already. We are so excited to meet her, and start our family of three.
That should be a good refresher of how we are doing. I will try to update more often. Hope everyone is doing well!
