The only thing I am not looking forward to is the post-birth peri check. Has anyone else been able to have this held off for a while? I found pushing the baby out less painful! Lol I even needed a wipe of local anaesthetic put on for a few mins first. And that was with no tearing. Am I a total wuss?
My midwives have narrowly escaped having their teeth kicked in during that check. I HATE that too. But the midwife I have now is quite gentle and pretty experienced - she was able to assess things quickly and without a lot of poking last time. The one before was very "hands on" and that was not a fun time. My sister had her too, and said the same thing - just about kicked her in the head because she wouldn't leave things alone!

About the dryer - the stuff doesn't have to be freshly warmed - it has to be "sterilized" I think. I can put it in the bag a week beforehand, but it's supposed to be taped shut and not touched until delivery. But as I said, I don't think I'm going to bother.

I understand that in lots of places, (Holland and Japan, for example) people don't use dryers at all. I use mine a fair bit! My house has enough mess and clutter without having laundry hanging all over to dry. I use the clothes line outside when ever I can though. We do about 14-15 loads per week though - I don't know if air drying in the house would keep up. Everyone would have to wear wet jeans. Blegh.

We built our house when I was expecting DD3. I think we've probably done some sort of project during every pregnancy too. Must be contagious nesting - DH gets it too, and the projects get bigger.

Thanks for the encouraging thoughts ladies! The painting is done now (DH works like a crazy person when he's got a project on the go) and the big kids are coming home today. They are going camping next week (DH and I and the littlest ones are not) and then we'll tackle the floors. And then the baby can come.

Hey Jenn - your ticker says you're halfway done today! Hurray!