I’m feeling quite ripe today.  My back and hips are achy, my uterus is crampy, I’m dealing with sleep deprivation due to pregnancy insomnia and I’m grumpy.  Yesterday was my original due date, according to my last menstrual period.  Still 11 more days until the ultrasound’s estimated due date. 

Apparently my little island will soon be hit by one of the first wind/rain storms of the season.  During the Fall and Winter, we frequently lose power.  Often, for days at a time.  I thought I’d blog before this event occurs, so you all don’t panic and think I’ve had a baby without telling you.  It actually would be just my luck that I would go into labor when we have no lights, no heat, no hot water and no way to cook a hot meal.  Wanna take bets?