Finally started reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth today on the way home (I’ve had it for months now, wanted to wait to read it until we were getting close). So totally inspired, empowered, and calmed by the natural approach to the most natural thing in the world. I could gab much more about this but it would bore most of you. Let’s just say it’s very indicative of modern America’s culture of fear when people are shocked, dubious, or impressed that I intend to actually give birth without drugs.

Picked two red tomatoes tonight from the garden, the first of many to be sure.

Think I might paint some of the nursery tonight. Also there’s a ceiling fan spinning in there so it’s a nice room to be in.

Sleep is becoming very choppy. The heat doesn’t help. I have taken to wedging a small pillow under my belly as I lie on my side to give it some support so it doesn’t feel like it’s drooping down onto the mattress. If that makes sense. And I have to be careful to stay on my side and not lay on her, which annoys her and makes her squirm around. And I can’t sleep on my back because it’s harder to breathe. Oh the humanity! But I manage a series of naps throughout the night, interrupted by several pee breaks. After she’s born there will still be sleeplessness but omg I will be able to lie on my back or tummy again…