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I don't know where the time goes, but suddenly I am only two to two-and-a-half weeks away from being a new mommy. I am feeling well, but naturally more tired and achy, and everything seems to take me a lot longer! My ankles are starting to swell a little bit (not too bad) and my belly is itchy at night. oh, I would love a massage and pedicure! At nights, hubby laughs at me, having to slather petroleum jelly all over my abdomen and walking around with my shirt pulled up, as we try to relax and wonder who baby will look like. I've spent a few nights on the couch, trying to find new ways to get comfortable and a few hours of shut-eye, feet up, sometimes with ice packs. Hubby is not sleeping as well either, on high alert in case I go into labor! I have not completely gotten my brain around the fact that baby will be here soon, little things like not being able to drive myself places, and how much I will rely on others for help in the first few weeks.

Related Links:
Many moms, especially first-timers and those without a support network nearby, are taking advantage of the efficiency of these Internet-based services.

Peapod.com - Not available in our local area at this time
MagicKitchen.com - Includes New parent packages! Please allow 1 to 3 business days from the date of your order for standard delivery in the Continental U.S. Get $10 off your order of $50 or more using promo code "RY66." Get $20 off your order, if you send in a testimonial.
Diapers.com - New customers who enter referral code "CHRI5365" (or our email address) when placing their first order at Diapers.com will get $10 off their first order of diapers AND we will get a $1 credit.
Drugstore.com - New customers receive free standard shipping on first nonprescription order of $25 or more.

Also see my December post, "Ways to Help New Mom."