pu pu platter.

i named this blog the pu pu platter because it's covering a variety of subjects.
and because i mention castor oil again.
and i think i'm clever.

let's dive in, shall we?

first up-
i realized that i should probably post an update because a few posts ago i said that my midwife told me i would be induced on wednesday if baby didn't come on his own by then.
so a lot of you think i'm being induced tomorrow.
i am not.

here's the scoop for all of you who care about what's happening with my cervix:
not a whole lot.

i had an ultrasound monday to measure fluid levels (they were fine) and a non stress test to measure fetal movements (there were lots) and everyone told me that baby seemed quite comfortable in there!
i'm so glad, baby! *rolls eyes*

obviously, i have hoped for the most natural birth possible throughout this pregnancy, and we have done all we can to avoid a medical induction.

yes, including a second try at castor oil.

i will tell you, if you drink enough of the stuff, bad things happen.
many hours of many bad things.
unfortunately, those bad things did not result in me going into labor.
but it did result in me being able to whistle yankee doodle through my... nevermind.
so that's something.

anywho, since baby seems to be doing okay, i am not being induced tomorrow.
but i am being induced soon.  they won't let me go much longer if he doesn't come on his own.

so that's it for my personal preggo update.

next up-
i wanted to add a couple of additions to my previous blog "on growing your own human" for anyone who is preggo and cares!

things that are useful when you're really pregnant:

1) a big 'ole exercise ball
mine has been pretty invaluable during the last trimester.
sitting on it really helps relax your back and hips.
when the baby's legs and butt start getting stuck all up in your ribcage, it can be hard to sit comfortably on a regular chair or couch and watch tv, because everything gets all smooshed.
sitting on the big exercise ball really helped open up some space for me and it made watching tv and hanging out a lot more comfortable. 

2) netflix
or really, any funny movies.
for me specifically, the first four seasons of 30 rock.
yes, i've watched all four in the past two weeks. don't judge me.
they provided much needed giggles when i was feeling really sorry for myself.
thanks liz lemon!

3) a mani/pedi
i got one today. i splurged and spent the extra $10 for the "european massage pedicure"
umm, so worth it.  i almost cried and kissed the girl.

4) not the movie "hall pass"
we saw it last weekend.
you get a lot of naked peen for your money and not a lot of laughs.
just a heads up.

last up-
does anyone else NOT care about charlie sheen?

does anyone else not even really know who charlie sheen is?

billy says it's because i never saw "wallstreet", but seriously all i know about this guy is he was married to denise richards one time.  and i don't even really know who denise richards is, i just know she used to be hot.

people keep posting weird facebook statuses about winning and charlie sheen and i have no idea what anyone's talking about, and more importantly, WHY?

can everyone get obsessed with something else stupid already?

because i'm all for getting distracted with fun celebrity stuff, but charlie sheen? really? barf.

okay that's it for the pu pu platter.
and yes, we promise we will still tell you when we finally have a baby. :)