It’s late for a first post. Because it’s been a Monday from hell.

I went to the doctor today, and left pretty bummed. Although none of the visits are exactly “happy” (belly jelly is cold enough to ruin anyone’s day), I left wondering why in the hell I ever wanted a kid. I love my child dearly, so I have to keep remembering that, but I’m constantly battling my own personal.. nature, I guess.. in this pregnancy thing.

Enough of that. There was tons of good news: my glucose test came back fine. (I say “fine”.. they start to worry if your level goes over 140. Mine was BELOW 90.) My weight is perfect. The baby is active. I’m on track to deliver a perfectly healthy baby. On DECEMBER 1ST.

I asked about induction, because work needs to know when I’ll not be there anymore. He actually laughed at me and said that he can’t predict things like that, and I should tell the people at work to get real. Well, unfortunately, his opinions don’t pay my bills. He said he doesn’t believe in inducing first-time mothers (without medical necessity) because their bodies are often not receptive to it, and 75% of those inductions end in c-sections because they’re trying to force something that isn’t ready.

But don’t worry, he said, he firmly believes in inducing AFTER the due date.

ANYWAY, here’s a story for you.

FOUR WEEKS AGO, I was at Walgreens buying hair dye and a lipstick caught my eye. It’s the new Revlon line that has collagen in the middle, and I picked a pretty cherry color (”Full Blush”). But at some point during the store, I set it down and did not ring it up. So I was sad.

Then, two weeks later, I was at Target when the same lipstick called to me. I picked it up and carried it around, and then inadvertently set it down at some point. It didn’t even make it to the register, but I still looked for it for two days after I checked out.

THIS WEEKEND, I ran to Krogers to pick up diet soda for my in-laws. They were having a 50% off sale on all Revlon products, so I picked up that same freakin’ lipstick. Did I fish it out of the cart? NO, I did not.

I am not meant to have full, pouty, “blushed” lips.