Who Knew??

I bought this really cool book the other day called, "The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear". It's very informative. It's pretty much scared the bejeezus out of me because I'm realizing that I have NO idea what I'm doing when it comes to this baby business.

For example, I didn't know that I'm going to need side-snap shirts at the beginning because anything too tight across the stomach (like maybe the snap-crotch shirts) can irritate the umbilical cord stump (by the way, ewwww!). This book goes into a lot of detail, like exactly how many to have. It advises that as far as onesies go (AKA snap-crotch shirts) I need to have 8 short sleeved ones because I'll be giving birth in the summer.

So much to think about. I'm not going to have room in this apartment for a lot of baby furniture. I'll probably have to forgo the crib for a bassinet. At least until I decide if I'm staying in this apartment. I know, I'm getting way ahead of myself. But you guys know me...I have to plan the hell out of this.

I still can't believe that next Christmas, I'll have a baby. Holidays will become more to me than just a time to eat and get drunk!

Speaking of eating, my appetite is really starting to increase. Yall know that I'm not a really big eater. Last night, my parents got some nachos to go from this Mexican food place by their house. I got a full order (because I wanted some for later), while my parents got 2 half orders (when you get a half order, both boxes come with all of the sides, so that's why they get two halfs instead of a whole). My whole order of nachos came in two to-go boxes. Imagine my surprise when not only did I finish one box before anyone else at the table, but I also cracked open the other box and polished off the whole order! Then, I had a piece of pecan pie. I really wanted a piece of chocolate pie after THAT, but I held back. LOL. I'm going to really have to watch myself, and make sure I don't eat too much of the bad stuff. I want to gain as little weight as possible.

I'm thinking about canceling my gym membership. I definitely won't be going after a couple of months, and I don't think I'll be able to go for a long while after the baby is born, since I'll need a a babysitter. Of course, I could probably drop him or her off at Mom's, but am I really going to feel like going to the gym?? I should probably just go by there and talk with them. Maybe I can put a hold on my membership for a while. I just hate paying $30 a month and not go. But, I don't want to pay all of the fees again if I decide to go back.

Anyways. Wow, that was a good episode of Dexter that I just watched! So, Doakes discovers his secret?? I'll have to watch the next one now!! Damn, I was thinking about going to bed soon! Oh well, it IS Christmas Eve, and I don't have to work tomorrow...maybe I'll splurge and stay up until midnight.

I'm def having some of that chocolate pie tomorrow. :)