Yesterday at the birthday party, one of the girls there had a baby. He was a tiny guy, five weeks old, and I knew I should hold him. I actually have been thinking about that for the past week or so, holding a baby when the time comes or presents itself. And so yesterday I did.

I didn’t feel that ‘oh what a cute baby’ thing right away. I don’t think I felt that at all when I was holding him, which was a couple of different times. Sure he was a cute baby, a little fussy but overall fine. But I think it was a good step for me to take. Once I started thinking about George I gave the baby back to his Mom, that happened both times.

I’ve been thinking about what to write about here. We are all still okay.

My Mom may not visit as planned due to a possible meeting date change, which stinks but that’s okay. We may go back home for Christmas, prices of airline tickets and Chris’ ability to get leave pending of course. We just started talking about it over the weekend and have yet to check prices but I’m sure we can find decent ones.

I got a survey from the hospital we stayed at, asking about my experiences while we were there. Chris thought that was awkward for me to have to do but it wasn’t too bad. Really we had THE best service ever there, hands down ever, compared to any other hospital we were at. It was so stellar we ended up telling various nurses and a few drs how happy we were.

The kids are talking about the baby every other day or so, some of it is funny stories and some of it makes me cry.

One of the funny stories was Alice gave me a hug as I was standing on my tiptoes, stretching. She said my tummy wasn’t hard anymore, because before she could feel the baby when she hugged me. We talked about George not being here anymore and she said now I was just chubby, not pregnant. You have to laugh at a six year old who says that! Or at least I did.

It’s even funnier because when Mom was here before Alice asked if she was pregnant or was she just chubby. It’s just these little observances that kids make that create laughter and stories for days.

Being able to laugh when talking about George feels good.

More on waxing my legs! (You know you wanted to know more )

I ended up buying an epilator (the size of an electric razor but it pulls your hair out rather then shaving) at Target a couple of weeks ago. I was due to get my legs waxed again but have been thinking about the cost and how I just didn’t want to have to invest twice a month into this. The epilator cost one and a half times the price of one wax – so definitely worth it.

And the hurt factor – practically none. Compared to the waxing, this was maybe 1/5 the hurt, or even less. It was so fast and, dare I say this, fun! I love taking a few minutes each week to clean up my legs and have them staying smooth for longer then the afternoon!

Oh and what about the underarms you say? Hurts more then anything I’ve ever done, yes, probably even giving birth. That’s how you find out if having a bikini wax is for you – try your underarms first. If you even flinch it probably isn’t for you. I almost cried but forced myself to finish it up.

By far the little machine is a great investment!

I’m home from getting my legs waxed. All I have to say is … ouch!

I thought the hair was supposed to be a quarter of an inch long so I haven’t shaved for two whole weeks, a few days past two weeks actually. But when I get there the girl says it is a bit long and it might hurt more then usual. “You’re pregnant? It might hurt more because of that too.” Oh goody.

The appointment took the whole 30 minutes and I think I’m 95% satisfied. She missed a small part on the back of one leg and there are stray hairs here and there. But I’m not comfortable laying on my stomach anymore so I couldn’t turn over to have her do the back so I suppose that’s expected.

She said that my hair will grow back faster this time around but after a while I’ll probably be able to just come in once a month. That made me think – do I really want to invest in this? I have no problem paying for my hair to get done every six weeks or so (that comes with having short hair!) but will waxing be worth it? The hair still has to grow out to the 1/8 of an inch-ish, so I’m not sure. She did say that once I get started waxing I should stick to it, or you just have to start back over again.

As far as pain, yeah it did hurt. It stung and then for about 45-60 minutes my legs tingled. Actually they are still kind of tingly and it’s been two hours. The pain really wasn’t that bad but I also think I have a slightly higher tolerance for pain too, so don’t take my word for it.

I called today and made my appt to get my legs waxed! After talking to the girl on the phone I decided to do a half leg wax, which is just the bottom part. It’s $20 cheaper so why not. My hair doesn’t grow as fast, nor as thick/dark on my thighs anyway so I suppose it’s okay.

I only have to wait a couple of days! I need to buy some tylenol to take beforehand but otherwise I’m prepared. I know it’s going to sting but I can handle it. I had two babies naturally! A little leg waxing won’t be that bad.

Now to only get through these couple of days without driving myself crazy. I don’t have plans to go anywhere so I can wear shorts around the house in comfort.

I still haven’t shaved my legs – so it’s been two weeks! I haven’t measured my hair again LOL but I’m calling tomorrow for an appointment and hopefully can get in this weekend. I know they are busy and I’ve been told to call a week in advance, but I wonder if that is for a facial or makeup? Cross your fingers I’ll have luck!

And where did I chicken out? In wearing shorts to run my errands! It’s warm today and I started out in shorts and a tshirt. Then I changed my shirt. Then I put jeans on (and used the ever so helpful rubberband to close them).

Last night Chris said you couldn’t really tell anyway, but I feel like you can, which is of course more important. So we went to Costco and the library and I didn’t overheat even though I wore jeans.

So much for eating lots better! I made mint patties – basically powdered sugar, corn syrup and butter. So basically sugar! Well, peppermint flavored sugar.

My Mom used to make them at Christmas time and last week I really wanted one. We didn’t have corn syrup so I waited until I went to the store and finally made them today. I colored them red (well, pink really) and they tasted SO good! I had a bite when I was making them into balls and then again when I squished them with forks…and then a couple more since then. I know I can’t eat a bunch – talk about sugar rush. When I ate them earlier, I sat down on the couch and I swear I felt fluttering around. I think the baby is 4 1/2 inches long now and it’s early, but I swear I feel her move. She must have been buzzing. Of course I know the same amount doesn’t go into the baby, but still.

I love staying home with the kids if only for being able to make whatever I want whenever I want it. I think I was sort of craving mint stuff the past couple of weeks – I made mint chocolates back then. But it doesn’t feel like a real craving – like when I was pregnant before I only had one craving with one baby, so I know this isn’t real pregnant cravings.

But they are so good! I love these and they remind me of my Mom. I’ve been having “I really miss my family and friends” days lately and I think cooking helps.

My legs look like little forests. Okay, not nearly that bad – but geez! I haven’t shaved my legs for a week (a week tomorrow) and tonight I whipped out the ruler to measure. The brochure I got from the spa says your hair should be grown out 1/4 of an inch – which is just SO long! In the past week my hair has grown to 1/8 of an inch. Which seems so little once it is actually measured! (And really, measuring your leg hair? Too funny!)

I was planning on getting my legs waxed next week sometime and I don’t think I need to call to far in advance for an appointment. One problem is going to be the kids – I doubt they can come with me but my sort of regular sitter lives about a half hour away while the spa is 10 minutes away. Maybe I’ll ask my neighbor, one of her kids will be away at camp.

I’m nervous though! I’ve read up a bit and most people are saying their hair doesn’t grow back for up to a month – but do I want to pay every month or two to get my legs waxed? As the baby gets bigger, yeah I’m sure I will love not having to shave. Especially since it is still hot here for a few more months, at least.  And of course nervous because of the pain. I’ve only ever waxed my eyebrows a handful of time and not for a few years so this is definitely a change!

Any tips? Anyone waxed their legs and loved it? Didn’t like it? Go regularly? Went once and stayed away?

I’m off to check what pain meds I can take before hand – my memory with this baby is so bad! I can’t remember what I’m allowed to take.

I just went through my google calendar and set all of my ‘weeks’ in there. This past Friday I hit 16 weeks! I’m amazed that I am that far along, but then again that’s what happens when you don’t find out right away. I’ve been feeling great and have a dr’s appointment in the morning. It’s late but I took a three hour nap earlier and feel great! I should go to sleep just so I can get up early tomorrow, but I’m playing catch up on a couple of forums that I have been neglecting.

Seeing how far along I am, how many weeks are left and all of our events in between is really making me realize that I’ve neglected my home business. Sure I’ve been doing a few things here or there but I haven’t been building my business like I really should.

I found out tonight that a good friend got engaged yesterday. She has been hoping to get engaged for a few months now so I am glad it finally happened. They’ve sent a tentative date for early November and that has gone in the calendar too. I’ll be 31-33 weeks along depending on the final date and I think I can travel then still. I’m not sure I will – we have a lot going on work wise with Chris and it might not be possible!

But seeing all the weeks – wow. I’m just a few short weeks away from being halfway there!

Okay I decided I am going to try Veet (that’s what Alyssa Milano is promoting via the commercials that seem to be on every time I turn on the tv!) and also get my legs waxed. I got a haircut today the place also has a spa. You can get your legs waxed but they want the hair to be 1/4 inch long. Is it just me or is that really long! Course in the summer (and when I feel like keeping up with it) I have to shave my legs every day for them to feel smooth, so maybe that 1/4 will come fast?

I am kind of scared of getting it done though. I tried to do it before by myself and ouch it hurt a lot. And I have to look up what pain meds I am allowed to take right now, I just don’t remember! I’ll have to do a bunch of reading while I’m waiting for the hair on my legs to grow.

How about you, have you ever tried waxing? Yourself or professionally? Did it hurt? A lot or just kinda?