More Pregnant Ramblings

Multitasking

I used to be a multitasking queen. At work and at home. I could multitask like no other. People worshipped my multitasking abilities. These days I'm lucky if I'm able to concentrate on just one task or and see it through to the end. In addition, it takes me about 3 times as long to finish anything. Not just because I'm physically moving slower, and not just because I have to stop every 15 minutes to go to the bathroom, but mainly because my mind is moving slower. Like a slug.

While I'm sure the sleep deprivation isn't helping, I actually think this is more of a symptom of the hormonal surges taking place within my body. Even on nights when I manage to get a decent night's sleep and wake up feeling somewhat rested, I've found I feel dull-witted and unable to concentrate. And by comparison there have been days where I've gotten absolutely no sleep and am suffering from sheer exhaustion but somehow find it within me to rally and concentrate and get things done.

Nesting - when does that kick in?
I could use an extra surge of energy right now. I've read and heard the theory that the whole "nesting" urge is actually a result of excess adrenaline that is building up in my body - apparently I'm producing and storing the stuff in anticipation of the "big event" when I'm sure I'll need every ounce ;-) But in the meantime I have a list as long as I am tall of things that need to get done at home and at work before Baby Girl is born (as if I had any say in that whatsoever) and I'm thinking a nice little "nesting" urge would be welcome right about now.

Speaking of lists...

Here's our Prep for Baby Girl To-Do list:
- Finish writing Birth Plan
- Pack and move all excess objects and furniture to new house (scheduled for the 18th)
- install carseat base and get installation inspected
- wash all baby bedding, clothes, diapers, toys, accessories, etc
- clean portable bassinet, carrier/carseat, stroller
- set up Baby Girl's bed, dresser/changing area; organize and sort her clothes and accessories
- pick up any essential items remaining for Baby Girl (actually - she's quite well provided for at this point; just need a couple of things)
- Preregister at hospital
- pack hospital bags for me, baby and Tim in preparation (hmm - will entail some sort of shopping trip I'm sure)
- put together "call" list for notifying people of Baby Girl's arrival!
- clean house

Here's my Work to-do list:
- write employee reviews
- set and publish team goals/objectives and project priorities
- send out list of point of contacts for while I'm on leave
- finish transitioning remaining projects, meetings, and partner relationships to temporary owners
- get mailbox storage increased temporarily
- oh who are we kidding - I'll be lucky if I get the above done before she arrives! There's lots more that ideally would be done before I leave, but they'll just have to find a way to manage without me :-)

Here's my personal to-do list:
- balance our finances - get house stuff up to date so we know where we're at
- keep up on my daily walking until I can walk no more
- try and get sleep whenever I can before Baby Girl is born!
- eat healthy
- go to remaining dr appts
- get back on the no-chocolate wagon

Here's our moving to-do list:
- unpack all Baby Girl furniture, get it set up, and prep the nursery
- notify construction loan people of project end and move-in date and get whatever remaining paperwork taken care of
- schedule moving truck and the "firemen" and volunteers for final move
- pack and move everything remaining in our current house
- send change of address notices to relevant people, billers, etc.

Here's our prep-the-current-house-for-sale list:
- replace hardwood floors in entrance and kitchen
- get carpets professionally cleaned
- paint interior
- get furnace inspected
- clean roof
- clean exterior house, gutters, driveway, walkway, and back patio,
mow yards, weed (yard work should actually be minimal - Tim's pretty meticulous.
- clean interior
- sell sell sell! and fast!

I'm pretty sure I could come up with more stuff to add to these lists. Hell - I could probably come up with more lists. But what's the point really? Above and beyond ALL the items on ALL these lists is the #1 priority - Love and care for Baby Girl - now and then from the moment she's born to the end of time ;-)

We're gonna be a little busy, and we'll find a way to get what really needs doing done with the help of family and friends (I say that with confidence now, but suspect at several points along the way I'll be reduced to tears of frustration and panic) , but at least we've got our priorities straight. Baby Girl - #1.

And with that, I'm off for my walk :-)

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