I’m doing a lot better today. John has been amazing the past few days, plus he’s now working a temp job, with an interview next week. So, the majority of my stress has been eased.

I did get my new computer on Tuesday. We were both like little kids (me more so, of course), peeking outside in search of the UPS truck. Most is hooked up, though the printer should be arriving today. After some major frustrations with my wireless mouse (I no longer fling it on to the floor by accident when I get up), I’m managing. Having to dial up for internet access sucks ass, but as soon as the shipment with the router arrives, I’ll be good to go.

Last night I had issues with removing my USB card from my old Mac 8500, but I’ll put that in my computer today so I’m able to have my cam and scanner plugged in at the same time. Finally, the ability to scan pictures again! The scanner is so tiny, though, compared to my ancient scanner of before. Not even a couple pounds, I don’t think.

Hopefully I’ll be able to find some decent desk setup next month, as I’m feeling quit cramped in area next to John’s computer. Luckily my monitor stand is in fine shape, but with my keyboard on a wood tv tray in front of it, the scanner on my wheelio file cabinet, with the speaker box as the mouse surface, my annoying office choice just tops it off. That I have to move the tv tray to insert any disk is going to get to me very soon.

I burned my first cd last night, and popped in a DVD to check out the quality. So far it’s all working. It’ll be a little bit before I feel at home with everything, when I reach the point of calling my new computer “my baby”. I think its name will be Zeke. Something about that name.

Tuesday and Wednesday I worked from home, and I’m definitely thinking that’ll work for me. Obviously, when I’m further along, I might even work two days a week regularly, but for now, it helped. Sometimes the noise and buzz of the office just piles the stress on and makes it worse.

Well, I’m showing. I’ve been able to feel the difference, but I didn’t really notice until I looked in the mirror today. Gen says she’s noticed lately, but then again, she’s got a different perspective, and sees me all the time. She thinks many people wouldn’t notice, since it looks like I’ve just added a few pounds, but I’m sure in a month there’ll be no doubting I’m pregnant. A relief, because yeah, I know I’m pregnant, but it doesn’t feel like it sometimes…feels more like a dream.

Looks like the baby shower my sister and Gen are having for me will be at the end of October. Most of my friends are males, so it’s been interesting trying to come up with a list of female friends to come. I think we have about ten right now. Gen and picked out the papers at Ben Franklin last weekend and I’m looking forward to the final invitations. Store bought just wouldn’t cut it for us, lol. I hope Karolyn and Gen come up with some fun ideas, though it’ll be my baby shower, so I doubt it will matter…it’ll just be exciting. I know how much I love buying and wrapping gifts for other expectant mothers, but for once I’ll be on the other end.

My sister, Karolyn and my nephew, Jordan, will be up that weekend, while John is in Cheney for his EWU Alumni stuff, so it’ll be a packed couple of days. It’s been forever since I’ve seen the two of them, and I’m looking forward to staying up with Karolyn, talking until we fall asleep. My current place is much larger than the last one, so at least there’s more room for everybody. More space in the living room for Jordan to spread his :eggos and extensive setups he creates.

My mom kept bringing up babies and all that stuff Tuesday and it was driving me nuts. I’m sure hoping John gets a good job soon, otherwise, I’m just going to tell her in September. I know she won’t be able to see the changes, even if I become huge, but my dad’s eyesight isn’t that bad, and my mom can usually pick up on changes with me. She’s been really concerned with me being sick and tired so much lately, I feel bad not telling her why it’s happening. It doesn’t help that John’s pulling the “I’m not going to meet your parents until the latest possible”.

The office is so quiet, it feels like a weekend in here. Just today and tomorrow, then weekend, finally. Last weekend was so busy, I’m hoping to just chill, lay in bed, and tinker with my computer. I need to find some way to prop my feet up before they start swelling, so maybe I’ll experiment with that.

I keep forgetting to bring a pillow into work…my damn butt is so sore!