I have been having contractions since Saturday evening. UGH! Of course, one of the few times I cannot get them calmed, my doctor is out of town. I honestly didn't think (and I don't think the doctor did either) that I would have problems this week. I haven't had a bout of contractions since February. I have had a few here and there, but nothing continual that wouldn't stop. Ended up making a doctor's appointment for today. Thankfully my doctor had thrown out a few names of other doctors that practiced similarly to himself. They did an(another) ultrasound. Everything looks okay....Guess my body is prepping itself for the real thing. It is truly confusing. Some of my earlier contractions did effect my cervix. Therefore, when should I be concerned? When should I just ignore them and stay on the sofa? 4 days of contractions and they are not doing anything major to the cervix....Anxious for my doctor to get back. Seeing a new doctor was fine, but it will be nice to have my own doctor back to consult with.

Baby's room is continually in progress. Still trying to decide on a paint color.

People bringing meals has ceased. So far, we have done okay. Matt's mom sends things periodically. Matt makes easy meals, as long as I have the ingredients on hand. And our babysitter is willing to help cook on Fridays when she is here. She is great about prepping things ahead too. And thankfully, we have a few things left in our freezer that are made up. And of course, Matt is capable of picking things up. I truly MISS COOKING! I wish I could just do it myself.....

Picture on the right is of Lily and Matt on Easter. The other one is today. She was so stylish (and yes, she uses that word). I had to take a picture!

PS Funniest thing Lily has said recently, "I cannot eat my pasta! The noodles are too tangled!" She was upset, shrill, adamant. Once her pasta was cut into pieces, she ate it.....OCD??