Friday, June 16, 2006
10:16 AM
Quite honestly, nothing is going on. Tom and I arre both getting excited and terrified, but we both feel really stuck at the moment. The house is once again on hold while the builder does God-knows-what, so there's nothing we *can* be doing and it's driving me nuts. I'm hesitant to get the condo ready for the baby because the house is supposedly going to be move-in-ready by the time she arrives. But as each day passes, it doesn't seem likely.
I want to get into Cupcake's room in the new house and unpack everything and NEST. I am so frustrated. It's going to be a huge challenge for me to move all of OUR stuff and unpack and make a home in the next few weeks, especially if the house takes any longer. I really really wanted it to be done and ready for Cupcake. 2 1/2 years is just too long to build a house.
I found out that I won't be traveling, and I feel really conflicted about it all. I know it's best for me and Cupcake if I stay home and stay healthy for her, but I think I will always regret not being there for her first few days. Also, I want to meet her as soon as possible!
Tom is not exactly a long-term planner. He hasn't even started to pack. He's ordered some Cool Max clothes for himself and is thinking ahead and planning, but no action. This weekend I am going to get Cupcake's things together- clothes, a few toys, etc. I also want to go and buy a few things for the orphanage that I heard they need, such as diaper rash cream.
Is there anything that you wish you brought with you when you traveled? Anything you wish you didn't? Anything that was an absolute God-send (besides the baby??) I would love some advice since I'm pretty much in charge of everything Cupcake for the trip.
I need to go buy a few diapers, just in case. Everyone keeps telling me not to pack any, but you never know. Unlike with China, Cupcake will join Tom just a few hours into his trip. The G&R ceremony is almost immediately after Tom lands. I doubt he'll have time to find diapers before that.
Blah- I feel panicked, but really stuck. I just want to be doing something to prepare for Cupcake's arrival.
Don't EVER build a house in Florida.
