My accomplishments today

have been many!

--FINALLY got my mop of hair that was engulfing my face cut and layered. It's still just as thick (and will be until probably 6 months postpartum), but finally managable. I do plan to get it permed again after Karis is born.
--Bought mineral make-up from my hair stylist who mixes all-natural cosmetics here in Wilmore. What can I say, I am addicted to supporting local business.
--Made chicken salad for lunch. I desperately need the protein, but I've been putting off making it since Monday.
--Enjoyed Abbie's 3 hour nap. These are becoming more and more common. Thank the Lord!
--Got the dog's nails cut.
--Went to WalMart to buy the last few supplies we need for our homebirth; all that's left on the list is a drinking water-quality garden hose. Hmm...
--And most impressively: I won a war against Anthem to cover my midwife as an in-network provider!!!!!!! This feat entailed being on the phone for a solid 3 hours (yes, that's what I did during naptime), talking to six different people at Anthem, calling all seven nurse-midwives within a 30 mile radius of my home that would be covered by Anthem to confirm that they do not in fact attend homebirths, and confirming with Anthem that, as far as my benefits are concerned, birthing at home is covered no differently from birthing in a hospital. To quote Batman Begins:

Bruce Wayne: "I'm supposed to understand all that?!"
Lucus Fox: "No. I just wanted you to know how hard it was."

Ahhh...a victorius day!