Monthly Archives: April 2005

Well, I should have known all the “excitement” with the house situation, coupled with my work life (a big conference last week), would take a toll. At yesterday’s visit to the OB/GYN, they found I had elevated blood pressure. Oh, … Continue reading →

Things are really not looking good regarding our negotiating repairs for this house. There are a frightening amount of things that need to be fixed, and they’re pretty important things, too. (And expensive!) Initial indications are that the seller isn’t … Continue reading →

We’re currently in what they call the “inspection contingency period” in which we discover our dream house is actually flawed in myriad ways. It’s kind of a depressing process, actually. We’ve had an inspector come around and check out the … Continue reading →

Well… it’s really happening now. I can’t believe we’ve reached 29 weeks — only approx. 11 weeks to go. And, yes, I’m feeling it. I feel (and probably look) increasingly whale-like, and it’s harder to get comfortable in ordinary positions. … Continue reading →

We’ve had our offer on a house accepted! Here are some pictures with some commentary. And here is some more info. So, all going well, we will have a new home in around a month. Nearby stuff and details on … Continue reading →

Some more info about Albany.

Week 27 and all’s well. Definitely showing now, even when in all black. Feeling fine, though a little stressed because we have TONS of things going on for work. The next two weeks are going to be real trials, including … Continue reading →

Here’s a link to a place we looked at last night. The location on Google Maps satellite. UPDATE: This one is the leading contender at the moment. It’s got lots going for it, mostly in terms of location (walk to … Continue reading →

Between house-hunting excursions we had lunch out in the back yard (aka garden) Sunday. It was warm and sunny so Michael went shirtless and I wore a camisole-like sleeveless top. We both got sunburned!! It seemed like we were out … Continue reading →

As week 27 fast approaches, I’d better get in my weekly missive for 26. As I mentioned briefly before, the glucose test went well. I don’t have gestational diabetes. Everything else in the appointment was fine, too. The doctor measured … Continue reading →