With this long 3.5 day weekend for me, I had oh so ambitious plans to just get loads of stuff done.  I decided relaxing was more where I was at although, I do still have the rest of today so I'm not going to count me out just yet.  

This is what I made this weekend:  A body pillow!  Body pillows are awesome for pregnancy to keep the spine aligned properly and make sleeping altogether more comfortable.  This one accomplished several purposes:  (1) I have a new body pillow!  (2) I got 2 large swaths of fabric out of my stash as there's an inner lining on the pillow for stability - and (3) I got a giant box of fiber-fill stuffing out of my work area by putting the last of the stuffing in the pillow!   It was a small, but productive project!   I think I may need to add more stuffing to it, but that's easy enough, and it's good for now, so all's well. 

With an early start to the weekend, I also managed to get the library for the first time in a long time on Friday and get some books. I love to read, but once Vin came along, it was very difficult to ever find an opportunity to just sit and read for a bit.  I'm able to do that again now, so I had better enjoy it while it lasts before the next wee one comes along!

I picked up 3 books and put 4 others on request for interlibrary loan.  For some reason my branch always seems to have the lowest reserves on what is available in the county system. 

I got:  Heart & Hands by Elizabeth Davis.  This is a midwifery reference book and a wonderful resource.  It's a great refresher course and general book to go to when there's a question. 

The second book I picked up was Evidence of Harm by David Kirby.  It's primarily about the autism/vaccination link, but if you've never bothered to find out what exactly is in the vaccinations being injected into your children, it's a must-read.  Seriously, even if you don't buy the autism connection, you ought to know what's going into your kids.  If you don't know, you should. There is wonderful information in this book regarding both the scientific and political history of vaccinations, both in the U.S. and around the world.

The third book I picked up and already finished is The Doctors' Plague by Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D.  I was aware of the truth that the "100's of years ago women were always dying in childbirth!" panic myth to justify the interventions that are so common in the U.S. for birthing was primarily due to physician stubbornness and uncleanliness rather than general dangers of child birth, but was unaware of the details of Dr. Semmelweiss' life and work regarding his germ contagion theory.  It has been an absolutely fascinating read!  I really enjoyed that one a lot.  It's a shame that these truths are not more widely known and understood, but of course, people often prefer the EVERYBODY PANIC!!1!!1 mode of living rather than to educate themselves.  Human nature I suppose.  Sad.

I should really expand on my thoughts on these books.  I did promise a deeper glance into my thoughts now that I'm freeing up the boundaries of this blog more…. but it's controversial stuff.  Maybe later on as I'm not sure I'm really ready to go that controversial in this forum just yet.  We'll see. 

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! 

That's right.  Two distinct pink lines.  And at my age, it's considered geriatric. Isn't that a nice label?

It's quite a surprise.  I certainly was not planning it.  It's taking me nearly two months to decide to tell you, and I'm still not 'out' to most people other than some close online friends and my immediate family.  

The big day is expected for the weekend after Thanksgiving.  That should be interesting, since I'm always in charge of the turkey.  It could be really interesting for the entire family depending on…. well you know what I mean!  Things happen when they happen most of the time.  haha!! 

At any rate, I'm just starting to get kind of into it.  I'm making my supply list and getting ready to order, so that's always fun and makes it seem more real as well.  I've taken 11 wk and 12 wk pictures, but I'm seriously not ready to share those at this point. 

I'll expand more on this later.  Get it?  "Expand"?  I kill myself.  Try the veal, tip the waiter, yada yada. I guess I know where those S&B clown pants are going!  

I came across this artist a while ago and wanted to share.  Sadly, I don't think she has updated her blog in some time, but her work is beautiful!  You've got to give it a look!! Her work is amazing and beautiful!  I so need to learn how to make these!!

Kay Darby