I've got 4 days of this then I have 2 weeks "prep" time (approx) before No.2 arrives.
I seem to be facing a severe case of "nesting" which is something I didn't do at all last time. Everywhere I look I think "I've got to clear that up quickly". Not just clear it up, but wipe all available surfaces and you name it... Unfortunately I am actually working, as opposed to "Working from home" being a euphamism for slacking about.
So clearing is coming along but s-l-o-w-l-y.
However. Bought a few necessaries this morning - teeny person teats for 3 weeks on so McK can feed el presidente, Infacol and most importantly - a couple of cartons of ready made (the one with the probiotics in - Aptimil) so if No.2 starts crying before my milk comes in (which he will) then a teeny amount licked up from a sterilised cup will do nicely as a stopgap. Best piece of advice I ever thought of after the event, that one.
Also some "look, ok, we don't use these usually, so forgive us whilst we protect small person from too much household bacteria, eh?" anti-bacterial cleaner. Although this may help to accentuate my freakoid nesting tendencies.
The freakoid nesting tendencies are being accentuated by nora's coughing. The thought that every time she coughs she's breathing in the horror dust of a semi-cluttered house is making me want to remove all shelves, and all handleable objects which collect dust. Unfortunately these have a tendency to include books, and not alot else (ok, videos & dvd's as well). Her room of course is a soft furnishings mightmare, filled with soft toys, a sofa, curtains and christ knows what.
I am resolved to change, but am forcing my brain - which is classically doing that "see the whole picture in macro, and not deal with the micro" thing, to focus on one room at a time. One room at a time, woman!!!
One thing's for sure. The next flat we move in to will have to have wooden floors. either that or be in a very small car free town by the seaside, with a harcore allergy-type hoover.
Posted by cait at March 6, 2006 03:37 PM