The days are passing quickly here. It has already been 2 weeks...and we have only about 2-3 weeks left here.I will miss the easy access to the pools and parks. I will miss room service everyday. I will even miss this tiny little apartment that does not seem too small when we are all in it together. But I have another couple weeks to enjoy, which we plan on doing.

On the other hand I am mentally preparing myself for this delivery. All this relocation from here to there..and back has disrupted our insurance as well as finding a doctor. As of now I am not seeing anyone. I feel like this puts me into the "bad mother" column, but with all the paperwork that would have to be put through here on post and then waiting for it to be processed...I might not even be here long enough to actually see a doctor. I would also have to go through the entire process again upon returning to Indiana.....annoying. But as my other pregnancies have been normal, and this one has been normal so far, I am trusting that it will remain so. But I do have an appointment all lined up for Indiana once we return there.

I am making a small list of items for myself of things I would like once the baby is born should family/friends like to get a gift. I really wanted to try a baby wrap I know many of you moms use. Is it the Moby Wrap, and if so do you recommend it?

Our days here have been full, but simple and relaxing. I am learning how to move around on post, and as I am very bad at directions I feel so proud of myself for knowing how to get to the grocery store, the PX (a mini Walmart type store) the parks, the gas station, and the pools. I even took mental notes on how to get to and from the mall when we went the other night. The girls have been sharing the only bedroom here for both naps and bedtime. It is going very well. I was incredibly leery about them sharing for naps, but they seem to do fine. Mara has mastered the art of climbing out of her playpen, so if she wakes before Charlotte, she simply leaves the room quietly. She has done this the past two mornings, coming out to greet Danny and I in the living room. In fact, I am trying her out in the real bed this afternoon. I figure if she will stay in her playpen when we lay her down, then why not a bed?

We sleep on the pull out sofa bed. It is surprisingly comfy with a couple thick comforters piled on it for extra cushion. I prefer the sleeping arrangments this way. Otherwise Danny's alarm would wake everyone up at 4:30am. He has PT every morning, and then comes home for another hour and a half, showers, and goes back to bed. I know all that in and out would waken the girls.

There are laundry facilities here too! I found out yesterday, and was SO happy. Otherwise I would be waiting for Danny to find time to do all the laundry. He's pretty busy, and sometimes you just need clean clothes and bedding asap. So I did a load last night, and another one is due today. That should catch us up.

I finally caved and purchased a maternity bathing suit. Well..the top is maternity...simple brown halter. The bottom is a skirt bottom I grabbed at JcPennys. There are pools here we can use. And it is SO HOT all day long. I really was against the idea of squeezing my round body into a swimsuit, but I didn't see how my pride was fair to the girls. Mara has seen the pool a few times, and constantly asks about them. So two nights ago I grabbed a swimsuit...ughhh...and this morning we all put our suits on first thing, lathered Mara in sunscreen, and headed to the pool. We had a blast. I purchased a couple floatie devices to place the girls in. Charlotte loved it...Mara hung out on the pool steps. It was a refreshing way to spend out 90 degree morning.

I already feel like our time here is too short. I go back to IN the weekend of July 11th. Because I usually go into labor early (which would put me at the last week of July ~37 weeks) we felt it was safest to get back to IN by mid July, see my doctor there, and relax until the big (and extremely painful day). Hopefully we'll arrive looking all tan and summery. I will simply be happy as long as this heat does not make me swell to the size of a watermelon.

Here...finally

We are here in Oklahoma. It seems strange that our summer plans are finally underway instead of just talking about them and planning them. We arrived late last night, and we have spent our first full day becoming acclumated to the area and unpacking a very packed vehicle. Danny's little apartment is tiny...but totally fine for our month stay. And it is air conditioned!!! Can I say that OK is HOT and I am not used to sweltering humidity. The driving from NY to IN then from IN to OK has been exhausting, but now that we are here, totally worth it. This evening Danny will show me where the on post parks and swimming pools are so the girls and I can keep busy this week while he works. We have a whole month of empty days before us to fill. It will be a nice change from the exhausting activity I have been immersed in the last couple months. Tomorrow's agenda includes a much needed trip to the grocery store to pick up dinner ingredients for the week and then the parks! Danny also informed me that his "apartment" is a part of the on-post hotel, so we get room service everyday to clean...pretty cool. Although, I will be grabbing a thing of clorox since I am not convinced the maid's cleanliness standards will be as high as mine. So while the kids nap tomorrow, I will cook and clean a little...just the bathroom as well as giving the tiny kitchen a good wipe down, floor included. It will make me feel better anyway.

Besides the hours of incessant driving there is not much more to tell at the moment. We are enjoying Danny. We all missed him SO much. I am happy we are here to spend a few days with him. It will be relaxing...as long as this heat doesn't make my prego body swell to a ginormous size.

March 28th

Hi all. On March 28th (a Thursday evening) I am planning to have another moving day. Gabe Ockrin is planning on coming out. He has volunteered to get other guys as well. I just thought I would post and see if anyone was available that evening (probably around 5ish) If available I am wondering if trucks will be available as well. If not, I plan on renting a uhaul...but 3 trucks and an SUV or two would be suitable. You can facebook, xanga, or call me to let me know. 212-4736 or 265-0427. I would greatly appreciate any help. Also, if you would rather get in touch with Gabe that would be excellent. If you are not available, but have a truck handy and you don't mind lending it out for a couple hours...that would be lovely too.

Again...thanks to everyone. I feel like this is such a "boy" job...in other words "Danny's job"...so I am very grateful for all the offers for help.

Announcement

Tuesday at 4pm I am pulling together a partial moving day. Just moving things I do not NEED for the next few weeks...already packed boxes, 2 or 3 dressers, nightstands, coffeetables, computer table, etc. I'm hoping the whole ordeal will only take an hour...two at the most. I could use any able bodied males (or females)...and vehicles, preferably SUVs or trucks. So far, I do not have anyone coming with a truck. I know 4pm cuts into the workday for many people...but I just thought I would ask. If you can't help this time, I will be organizing a final moving day sometime soon. You can help then too!

If anyone is available please let me know via xanga, facebook, or phone: 265-0427 or 212-4736.

Any help would be appreciated.