Being pregnant is euphemistcally called "having a bun in the oven ."

Since it's one hour from tomorrow, I'll post my manifesto (on my) tomorrow morning.

Olivia asked me what was inside her vagina last week. And Owen pointed out that a movie was rated PG-13 for violence and some sexual content.

I'm totally fucked.

But I showed Liv an general science anatomy transparency page with the internal organs represented. She seemed to get a kick out of the fact that girls have a uterus but boys don't. I didn't disabuse her of that notion. She'll figure it out soon enough.

Owen just thinks sex is "kissing and stuff."

Catching up.

I have very few opinions on childbirth, except that some women, apart from those under duress, appear to not hate it enough to do it again.

Owen just thinks sex is "kissing and stuff."

Owen is right, for suitably broad definitions of "stuff."

I really felt sort of alone while in childbirth. DH was there, my sister was there but it was just me and the contractions sort of working it out.

I felt like they were supportive bystanders but nobody else could really experience it with me.'

I didn't hate it.

So, the saga of my car has come to a near end.

A month ago I went through four alternators in the span of a week or so, in the middle of that, the engine ran horrible and I had to get new plugs, wires, and one set of a coil pack,plus a new battery and fusable link. Oh, and Andi splurged and got my A/C recharged. Total Cost: @ $400

Then they found that I need a new CV transaxle, as the CV boot was ripped. Haven't fixed that yet. Est: $500

The exhaust needs replacing. Est: $600

Then the driver's side electric window died after being replaced about a year ago. Est: $100

Last night? Smelled antifreeze, engine started getting hot, Pulled over, coolant leak. Had it looked at. Heater core in the firewall. Est: $1,100

Plus? they found evidence of a possible head gasket leak. Est: $800 and up.

I paid $1000 for the car. No way am I going to plow that much into something with passenger side damage and a salvage title.

Sigh.

Yikes, that's a lot of fixin in a car. Good luck!

I have nothing to add to the socialogical/anthropological/birth discussion. I will just say "I know nothin' about birthin' babies".

I have two elbow bandages. Yes, I gave blood. The first poke on the right arm missed. So the dude said "eh, rather than prod around in there, let's just give the other arm a shot". Um. OK! I'm all for not prodding around. So I switched chairs to a left arm chair, and the guy manning that station got me with no effort at all. Woot! So I gave (almost a full) pint of blood. Apparently started out going like gang busters, and then slowed down. The guy said "we are well past the minimum, since it's slowed down, let's call it a day for you". Um. Ok.

Pulse rate was exactly middle of "normal range" 80bpm. Blood pressure was right in that average/normal range 120/68. Hemoglobin just made it into normal range 13.7. So, does this count as a physical? (I hate going to doctors).

Since they poked me twice, they have me a coupon for a free pint of ice cream. And the give away was for free angels tickets. My summer TA (who is volunteering her time) has her mom visiting from out of town this week. So I'm giving her the ticket vouchers. I got invited to a game for Friday's game (which means free fireworks!), so I'm good. She's been a great help this summer. Seems the least I can do.

You're a mensch, Omnis.

Beams approvingly.

Go, omnis!

Shir, I look forward to your further thoughts.

DCJ, OMG, I'm so sorry. It's stories like that that make me not that sad that I can't drive anymore. UGH.