Stories....

I've been hearing so many baby stories. Some of them much better than others.

I really enjoy all the stories I've heard about quick and easy labour, breastfeeding that was easy and enjoyable etc. Its the stories of 8 days of agonizing torturous labour and tears from here to China that make me cringe.

Don't get me wrong - I want to know the entire truth. Nothing is worse than people saying they're being honest but later "add" details after the fact. For instance: Oh yeah - I forgot to tell you, when I said it didn't hurt that bad and I didn't feel the tear, it was because I was gased to high heaven and my epidural was in full-steam. oopsy!"

I want to be in the "know" going into not only child BIRTH but more than anything raising our child. I've been doing some reading - and I think I have very honest friends and family that have been keeping me up to speed so far, so hopefully I'll experience the best case scenarios - but be prepared for the worst.

I am very tired today. I felt like I slept a lot while I was sleeping, but now I am not so sure...mmmmm..bed. I actually look forward to getting into bed and falling asleep - WOW my life is one huge ball of excitement! I am excited for the part where my energy picks right back up...... that better not be a myth.

Christmas is approaching so so quickly! I can't wait for my 2 week break from work! I need some non-work time to relax and unwind and perfect the art of abstaining from everything festive in the Strong Family List of Traditions....booze. I'm going to be everyone's DD ; (

There will be no drunk caroling for me this year - I'll leave that up to Jordyn. Pity.

Did I mention how much I want to sleep?