Cheering Myself Up

Despite the beautiful (60 degrees and sunny) weather we’ve been experiencing here in my neck of the woods, I’ve been pretty depressed and useless. I’m behind in everything, from laundry to schoolwork. There are at least half a dozen voice mails on my cell phone, and I didn’t collect the mail for a week. I feel worst when I’m dry heaving, and best when I’m snuggled up next to my sweetie watching Rutger Hauer be all awesome in Blade Runner.

Yes, my entity-thinking self is not so bravely “coping,” and eating 6-8 cup sized meals a day. I research Montessori philosophy, which embodies incrementalist thinking. Is there hope for me, as an adult? The little lima bean is now a plum, and I’m determined that by the time it becomes a grapefruit I will have strategized my way out of these doldrums.

In the meantime, this video made me happy. I think the little girl looks so much like Peacebang.

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9 Responses to “Cheering Myself Up”

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Joseph Santos-Lyons on February 27th, 2008 10:45 pm

get a nice foot rub!

we are 6 weeks out, oh my. sending you well wishes friend.
hafidha sofia on February 27th, 2008 11:03 pm

I think I might do that, Joseph. Tomorrow. Hey, do you know if you are expecting a boy or girl? I’m trying to figure my odds. Right now, out of the 11 babies I know of being born or about to be, seven are girls. I’m waiting for *somebody* to have a boy!
Justine Urbikas on February 27th, 2008 11:20 pm

I feel I was blessed enough to go to Montessori school all the way through Jr, high. I don’t think its a good idea past maybe 5th or 6th grade (somewhere around then, haven’t really done a critical analysis of it), but really enjoyed my learning in the Montessori program up until then.

wanna trade weather? ick, its so nasty here.

and that foot rub thing sounds like a great idea. good luck!
Jess on February 28th, 2008 8:23 am

Foot rubs are the best. And also, swimming, or at least immersing one’s pregnant body in water to take some of the weight off the spine. That was the closest thing to heaven for me when I was pregnant.

And that video is hiLARious! She does look like PB.

“Don’t talk back to Darth Vader — he’ll getcha!”
Sean on February 28th, 2008 8:37 am

They don’t talk much about the “pre-partum” blues, hunh? But it’s real. Feeling terrible and worrying is hard on the spirits. It’s like having the flu for weeks on end. It wears away at you. But eventually, it gets better. Your body adjusts to the little plum. At least, somewhat. It’s been a long long time (my son will soon celebrate his 17th b’day) but I still remember the blues.
Joseph Santos-Lyons on February 28th, 2008 8:50 am

we don’t know! baby3 will tip the balance of power, if they adhere to one of the dualistic genders, in our family. we thought we’d avoid the gloating for a bit.

aimee feels like it is a grrl. i concur, as aimee is always right. yet every sign seems to be boyish…comments from elders, slower heart beat.

in our circle, many are girls. all except glen’s, and then two friends whose 3rd and 4th babies were suprisingly boys, after both were actually told - girl!

wow, you have to come hang with us.
Sara on February 28th, 2008 9:40 am

Best to you. We love Montessori — it’s been great for our girl. She’s becoming more independent and confident by the day, surprising us with her helpfulness around the house.
Ahh, but I remember the dry heaving…
PeaceBang on February 29th, 2008 6:56 am

Aw, sweetie. And here I was not even knowing you were PREGNANT!!! What a roller coaster I just rode! (”Oh, I’m so sorry she’s not feeling well… and depressed… but WAIT, she’s MAKING A BAYBAY!!”). So mazel tov and blessings and I’m thrilled!! I just hope you and your lima bean start to co-exist more peaceably together in your bod soon. Sorry I can’t offer any “when I was pregnant” stories or tips. But I will say that you better “watch out, ’cause Darth Vader gonna getcha!”