First update of 2008 - Hey, that rhymes! :P

[tuxedo_elf]

So, Christmas was pretty good. BiL never came back, but that's his loss. The rest of us had a great time! I love seeing family at Christmas! We ended up not opening any gifts until late afternoon, there was just too much else to do! Everything did stop for 'Dr Who' though. :P Even geuzegirly made sure to get here before it started, so she couyld get some sense out of mum and I! *Grin*

New Year... well, I've never liked it much, this year was no exception. :/ Mum came with my sister and John, sister's BF. Sister critisised everything from the moment she walked through the door, as usual. Yes, my house is small. But I *like* it, so screw her snarkiness. John, who I've always found to be somewhat pretentious, was ironically the least annoying. Not sure why he was easier to get along with, but since it's looking like he'll be part of the family one day, this is a good thing!

It's only five days until my due date now! I can't wait until he's here, though I'm terrified too. I feel so clueless! Will be nice to be not pregnant again though, I just ache all the time now and really struggle to sit or lie comfortably. Not that I'm expecting a good nights sleep any time soon. ;)

Am still hoping to post a fic soon... writing is just *such* hard work at the moment. I miss it, but forcing it doesn't help! Maybe once life is a bit more settled it'll be easier. As long as the muses come back eventually I'll be ok!

And last but in absolutely NO way least - thank you to the following for the wonderful baby gifts! I really hope I haven't forgotten anyone, there has been so much sent it's rather overwhelming and very touching!
enismirdal
minuial_nuwing
keiliss
thewenchywiccan
sairalinde

Comments

[thewenchywiccan.livejournal.com]

*hugs hugs hugs* I hope you liked it all! :D When I saw that jumper I knew I HAD to get it!! :D :D :D

[elladansgirl.livejournal.com]

ohh I remember the last few days before my daughter was born. I was trying to find a way to asleep in the pool cause no place else would work. lol

[extacydrowning.livejournal.com]

On the bright side, after you have the baby your body (at least for me) goes right back to feeling normal pre-preg (outside some discomfort if you tear/episiotomy) I'm only 12 hours past when I delivered and its already hard for me to remember what it was like to be pregnant. My body just feels very natural to me like before pregnancy its weird! Much more comfortable!

I feel/felt clueless too but your natural instincts really do kick in!

[larian.livejournal.com]

5 days! whheeeee! (I know, easy for me to say). Will be waiting to hear about the arrival of tuxbaby though!

[sildil]

FIVE days???! That's so exciting! I warn you though, I was 11 days late with my first and climbing the walls! make sure you have nice things to do each day when you are waiting, a little treat, it'll help the time pass. Best of luck! xxx <333

[delaese.livejournal.com]

::Gives Tux MANY encouraging hugs for the upcoming event!:: Be sure to tell us all about it, love! And frankly if BiL didn't come back, then the heck with him.

Uh... did my card ever arrive?

[erestor.livejournal.com]

Five days - good grief, time's flying! Well, I for one can't wait to see baby!Tux! :-D

Have you considered posting a wish-list? Otherwise you might end up with 85803948052083 baby-sized Elf-tunics...

I'll be thinking of you and your family. Be blessed!

[minuial_nuwing]

Five days! **bounces** It's almost Tux Baby time!

I remember those last days, though. I slept in odd positions and groused at everyone. **sigh** Take care of yourself, Tux. I will be thinking good thoughts for you and the Bump!

**hugs**

[keiliss.livejournal.com]

You know, I don't recall the actual pain of labour - we tend to forget that really fast - but those last few days are branded on my memory. I have never been so miserable in my entire life. Two days before M was born, I screamed at my husband about something really stupid and burst into tears and my mother-in-law actually sat and rocked me like a baby and told her precious son to go find someone else to bother, lol.

Soon sweetie, very soon. ***hugs you tight***

[maelleconstance.livejournal.com]

Only five days until tuxbaby; yipeee! The best of luck to you, sweetie; I am sure it will be a great experience!
*hugs and kisses*

[trekqueen.livejournal.com]

sounds like a blast!!! *hugs* what are the holidays when you don't have a few oddball relatives thrown into the mix eh? :D

[ardisia.livejournal.com]

Oh my you've been busy since I was last around on LJ!!
Hoping the birth goes well and next time you post you have your new baby. :-)

I'll be reading backward to catch up with your fic, while you're busy *g*.

Luv n' hugs n' thinkin of ya. XXX

Tia xx.