Brainshambles

For as lazy and lethargic as I have been this weekend, it was also a fairly productive few days. After work on Friday, my parents so generously took me out for an early-bird maternity clothing sale. I’m only creeping towards the 3-month milestone, but my 104 pound pre-pregnancy lifestyle has really been challenged in the fashion area. I work in an office and have to “dress up” every day, so the obstacle of picking out clothes during my nauseating morning routing started to become pretty daunting. I only had so many “tent-shaped” shirts and “fat-day” pants. My mom is a very hip-but-sensible costume designer and she always helps me find the best items to wear. I like taking her with me because she is great at hunting down styles and urging me to try on things that I’d normally never even take off the rack. It was a successful trip, and I came out with an entire new belly-expanding wardrobe that should work in my favor for many months.

Saturday morning was also busy on the shopping front, but this time it was Kyle’s mom who was doing the damage. She generously took us to Babies-R-Us to simply look at furniture and gather ideas. Little did I know, she would soon help us pick out and even order the entire nursery. This is a pretty big deal, considering we had to get TWO cribs in addition to a dresser and changing table. She also treated us to TWO of the best car seats that will fit in the double-stroller that will be on our registry. I am truly so thankful for the generosity shown by our families while we figure out how on earth to make this all work. We are getting a very early start on some things (like the nursery, which is already primed), mostly because Kyle is one of those people who need to “work” out their stress. But also because all the things we’ve read about twins suggest that you start tasks as early as comfortably possible, due to the often unpredictable delivery date.

When we were wandering around the baby store, I kept thinking…what am I going to put on my registry, we already have the car seats and furniture?! But it only takes a few moments of advice and insight to realize just how much random “stuff” these babies are going to need. Sort of frightening. Sort of fun. Mostly just frightening at this point.

I have been exhausted beyond comprehension lately. My normal sleep issues have only worsened, and often nights I spend staring at the walls for hours. Kyle has been a peach though, doing the laundry and putting up with my ridiculousness. I am very much looking forward to Wednesday night, because I will officially be off of work for four days. I am not normally a huge fan of the Thanksgiving Holiday, but this year I feel like the food, family, and short time off from work will really benefit me.