I've been debating whether I should just post this in Bitches, but here is the summary of my news:

1. Joe is supposed to be home from Iraq for two weeks. Right now, he is supposed to be leaving on June 12th, although yesterday it was the 10th and last week, it was the 8th. He's supposed to be on a direct flight, which is really great for him and means he will arrive on the 12th or 13th.

2. My due date is on June 15th. My midwife set June 21st today as my induction date. Although I really don't want to be induced, I'm happy that a date is set. She's doing me a favor by scheduling it on the early side, but she and the rest of her practice have been very supportive of doing what we can to make sure Peaberry arrives while Joe is here.

3. I'd appreciate any easy labor~ma laying around, although I'm being rather picky in that I really want this baby to come on her own, but only once Joe arrives (i.e. between June 13th and 20th). Also, safe travel~ma for Joe would be much appreciated.

4. Finally, my mom arrived last week and is taking great care of me. I spend all my time studying for the bar and she has been doing everything else, which has been very nice. If I haven't been too greedy, I could also use focussed study~ma in preparation for the bar exam next month.

Okay, have I asked for enough????

It's been a crazy ten days. Let me summarize:

• Mon May 23 - Returned from New Orleans F2F.
• Tues May 24 - Recovered from NO F2F.
• Wed May 25 - Saw the Decemberists in concert.
• Thurs May 26 - Saw sneak preview of Serenity.
• Fri May 27 - Met up for drinks with my friend Donna from L.A.
• Sat May 28 - Watched Lost finale on the TiVo
• Sun May 29 - Cleared out a room in my house for FAQ Girl's stuff.
• Mon May 30 - Helped FAQ Girl move in to my house.
• Tues May 31 - Took a deep breath.
• Wed June 1 - Got married.

Some photos are here.

I'll be in Natter for awhile....

So, umm...

Wow, guys. You rock with the baby gifts.

I'm at the moment blown away by Buffista generosity and finally well enough to thank you for the package that came today, signed by many of you for the three of us. It couldn't have come at a better time, as I spent today the most miserably ill I've been in ages (note: I'd rather be in unmedicated transition labor than to feel like I did for most of today--it was that bad), and I really needed cheering.

Lillian and Paul thank you, too.

I'm going black until Wednesday. I'm off visiting my parents and won't have internet access.

I just turned in my last assignment for Caltech.

I'm SO done.

I am happy to report that Stephanie gave birth to Elizabeth Lindsey, to be called Ellie, at 5:29 pm today. She weighs 6 lbs. 9 oz., and mother and baby are both very well. They didn't leave for the hospital until 3 pm! Great work, Stephanie, and welcome Ellie!

(edited - twice - because I can't type when I'm excited!)

Welcome Ellie!

A whole heap of Job-ma urgently sought. Tomorrow looks set to be one hell of a day, workwise, and it's entirely possible that I might find myself unemployed at the end of it, either from having been sacked or walked out. Please send your good will my way, lovely people.

Okay I know I've been taking more than my share of ma, and I don't usually ask for current job-related stuff, but I'm first-chairing my first jury trial on Tuesday and I'm both fairly confident and scared as hell. So I'm requesting some non-specific kick-ass-at-trial-ma in my general direction and I'm gonna need it through Thursday. I promise that I'll give it all back.

So, I got laid off Friday. Would be more upset, but I've already been working on a plan. So little stressed about money, but not worried about where I'm going. General life-ma welcome.

Starting tomorrow, I have ten major (A-level final) exam papers to sit over the rest of June. Any exam-ma you have to spare would be appreciated.