Surviving the Domestic Jungle

Last night after some very painful contractions I realized that if I had been in labor that I would not be prepared at all. I mean I have baby clothes, hats and diapers oh, and blankets but no car seat yet. I dont have a bag packed for myself and my ‘on call’ for my kids is my mom who is about 45 minutes away and she is not very reliable with answering her phone! I am going to have to do some practice drills with her because I will call her and 3 hours later she may call me back.  It could be two days later. Either way, we need to work on it. I think I mentioned that the birthing center had given me a list of things to bring and I will be reviewing that list and getting everything on it so I am prepared. My husband can always go buy the car seat before we leave so Im not too worried about that part but I need to get cracking. Sometimes (a lot actually) I forget that I am pregnant! I know its weird to think you can forget something like that but I do. About a month or more ago I was having some cramping and I thought to myself ‘hmmm wonder if I am getting my period?’. I laughed to myself at how ridiculous that was to say or think when I cant even see my feet. Sometimes I want to just lay on my stomach and do things like type these blogs or watch tv or read books to the kids. I always miss laying on my stomach when I am pregnant. Today is designated “get it together” day! I HAVE to do these things so every little contraction doesn’t make me have an anxiety attack because I am not ready. This baby could literally come at any time and I need to once and for all get prepared. I suppose I am not the first mother to procrastinate on preparing for the birth of her child and I wont be the last!