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the_rckI've got so many little things to work on, and none of them seem to be getting done or, at least, not completely. I'm sort of poking away at the edges of each.
The big thing is this weekend's to-do list. Scott sister and parents have said they'll come down to help us this weekend, and I'm trying to compile a list with all of the things, large or small, with which they could help us. The list is turning out to be fairly long, and some of the stuff on it is trivial or postponable, but... We aren't likely to get this level of assistance all that often. Besides, with the list in hand, we can impose on some of our friends too.
Scott doesn't know yet if he's working Saturday or Sunday, and that will have a major impact on what we can get done this weekend. I talked to him about 11am, and he still hadn't heard anything definite. There was a rumor that he might get both days off, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. We could really use the time.
I'm also wanting to put together a webpage with stuff about the shower. Basically, I want to mention the things that I didn't register for because they were too generic or because the best place to buy them wasn't either Target or Babies 'R' Us. I also want to make it clear that we won't mind used stuff as long as it's usable, list some allergies and restrictions, mention a couple of general preferences, and suggest that help with chores before or after the baby arrives would also be perfectly acceptable. Sounds easy enough, right? It should be. I just have to do it.
Then there's further work on the fic. I've started a new scene, and I'm still not entirely comfortable with writing Ken's pov. The sort of rampant testosterone challenge that goes with competitive team sports is a bit alien to me, but I don't think I can avoid it. That head space is essential for someone who played at a professional level.
I also need to decide whether or not part 7 is ready to go to my second beta reader. I think it probably is. I'm just putting off sending it because I suspect that it's another section that will get a strong reaction from her. I think she'll either love it or really hate it. A lot will probably depend on her mood when she looks at it. It's potentially painful but also pretty pivotal (No, nobody dies. Just lots of angst).
One bit of good news on the fic-- The What's Your Kink? Contest people finally got around to finishing the judging. "Rheotaxis" won for best non-consensual. Now I have to figure out how exactly to "claim" my prize banner so I can stick it on the website. Not exactly something I can tell my grandmother, but... I'm pleased nevertheless.
I've also got many, many old e-mails to answer. I've put off far too many of them for far too long. I probably won't get to any of them today even though I really should. Another day or two probably won't hurt anything, except that I've been saying that for weeks.
I've got a few phone calls to make as well. The most urgent is to my psychotherapist because the gastroenterology appointment may (but only may) cause a time conflict. The gastroenterology appointment is at 1:30 and is about a 45 minute bus ride from my psychotherapist's office. If everything happens on time, and the gastroenterology appointment doesn't take much more than an hour, I should be able to make the trip. If not... Well, I'm not sure that I shouldn't just cancel the second appointment.
Then I need to start calling pediatricians to find one who knows something about the things I think we're going to have to figure out in advance. If we're using formula (as seems most likely), we need to consider the type very carefully. Both Scott and I have mild dairy allergies, and I may have an extremely mild soy allergy (I only get rash from most of my allergies. Scott gets sinus trouble). I want to know what to watch for in terms of symptoms and what the options are. Eventually, when we move to solid food, we'll need a careful plan for testing new foods.
I'd also like to find a pediatrician with some familiarity with the question of maternal medications in breast feeding. That may not be feasible, but it seems worth a try. I'm still getting conflicting information on the antacid from different doctors and different sources. Someone's suggested that I talk to a lactation expert, and that may be the way to go. I don't think any of my insurance will cover it, though. Hm... Something else to check.
But what I really want to do right now is take a nap. I'm not sure I dare given that I've eaten this morning, but... It's very tempting to lie down and find out. Very tempting.
The big thing is this weekend's to-do list. Scott sister and parents have said they'll come down to help us this weekend, and I'm trying to compile a list with all of the things, large or small, with which they could help us. The list is turning out to be fairly long, and some of the stuff on it is trivial or postponable, but... We aren't likely to get this level of assistance all that often. Besides, with the list in hand, we can impose on some of our friends too.
Scott doesn't know yet if he's working Saturday or Sunday, and that will have a major impact on what we can get done this weekend. I talked to him about 11am, and he still hadn't heard anything definite. There was a rumor that he might get both days off, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. We could really use the time.
I'm also wanting to put together a webpage with stuff about the shower. Basically, I want to mention the things that I didn't register for because they were too generic or because the best place to buy them wasn't either Target or Babies 'R' Us. I also want to make it clear that we won't mind used stuff as long as it's usable, list some allergies and restrictions, mention a couple of general preferences, and suggest that help with chores before or after the baby arrives would also be perfectly acceptable. Sounds easy enough, right? It should be. I just have to do it.
Then there's further work on the fic. I've started a new scene, and I'm still not entirely comfortable with writing Ken's pov. The sort of rampant testosterone challenge that goes with competitive team sports is a bit alien to me, but I don't think I can avoid it. That head space is essential for someone who played at a professional level.
I also need to decide whether or not part 7 is ready to go to my second beta reader. I think it probably is. I'm just putting off sending it because I suspect that it's another section that will get a strong reaction from her. I think she'll either love it or really hate it. A lot will probably depend on her mood when she looks at it. It's potentially painful but also pretty pivotal (No, nobody dies. Just lots of angst).
One bit of good news on the fic-- The What's Your Kink? Contest people finally got around to finishing the judging. "Rheotaxis" won for best non-consensual. Now I have to figure out how exactly to "claim" my prize banner so I can stick it on the website. Not exactly something I can tell my grandmother, but... I'm pleased nevertheless.
I've also got many, many old e-mails to answer. I've put off far too many of them for far too long. I probably won't get to any of them today even though I really should. Another day or two probably won't hurt anything, except that I've been saying that for weeks.
I've got a few phone calls to make as well. The most urgent is to my psychotherapist because the gastroenterology appointment may (but only may) cause a time conflict. The gastroenterology appointment is at 1:30 and is about a 45 minute bus ride from my psychotherapist's office. If everything happens on time, and the gastroenterology appointment doesn't take much more than an hour, I should be able to make the trip. If not... Well, I'm not sure that I shouldn't just cancel the second appointment.
Then I need to start calling pediatricians to find one who knows something about the things I think we're going to have to figure out in advance. If we're using formula (as seems most likely), we need to consider the type very carefully. Both Scott and I have mild dairy allergies, and I may have an extremely mild soy allergy (I only get rash from most of my allergies. Scott gets sinus trouble). I want to know what to watch for in terms of symptoms and what the options are. Eventually, when we move to solid food, we'll need a careful plan for testing new foods.
I'd also like to find a pediatrician with some familiarity with the question of maternal medications in breast feeding. That may not be feasible, but it seems worth a try. I'm still getting conflicting information on the antacid from different doctors and different sources. Someone's suggested that I talk to a lactation expert, and that may be the way to go. I don't think any of my insurance will cover it, though. Hm... Something else to check.
But what I really want to do right now is take a nap. I'm not sure I dare given that I've eaten this morning, but... It's very tempting to lie down and find out. Very tempting.
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Date: 2003-03-30 07:42 pm (UTC)You should post your banner here, too.