Another day, no baby. Rachel was convinced that the baby would have been born by this time. Last night, she predicted that labor was imminent. I was never so sure - she has not had any contractions, after all! That being said, the doctor suggested it could be this week, so I should not be surprised when it happens.
Rachel is a little nervous about our baby's above-average-sized head. The overall weight is offset by his smallish limbs, but in terms of childbirth, you are never too concerned about how big the legs are!
So because the baby is taking his time, we spent that day at the house. Rachel was on the phone a lot, calling contractors to set up appointments and dealing with our utilities. (The gas company needs Rachel to bring 2 forms of ID to a currency exchange in Pilsen to verify her identity. Why? She just wants to be able to pay our gas bill at the house, after all!) I was busy getting estimates from electricians and removing the drop ceilings from the bedrooms.
Which begs the question - how to choose a contractor? Sure there are lots of tips online - referrals, estimates, contracts, licenses, etc. But I strangely feel a little awkward when it comes to actually choosing. I do not want to say no - but obviously, I can only choose one guy. I can pick the one with the best price, but in all likelihood, the one with the best price will not give you the best work. Hmmmmm...
Considering we have several thousand dollars worth of electrical upgrades to do, I should consider this carefully!
Next step - estimates from floor refinishers (pending a potential trip to the hospital, of course!)
-alan
Rachel is a little nervous about our baby's above-average-sized head. The overall weight is offset by his smallish limbs, but in terms of childbirth, you are never too concerned about how big the legs are!
So because the baby is taking his time, we spent that day at the house. Rachel was on the phone a lot, calling contractors to set up appointments and dealing with our utilities. (The gas company needs Rachel to bring 2 forms of ID to a currency exchange in Pilsen to verify her identity. Why? She just wants to be able to pay our gas bill at the house, after all!) I was busy getting estimates from electricians and removing the drop ceilings from the bedrooms.
Which begs the question - how to choose a contractor? Sure there are lots of tips online - referrals, estimates, contracts, licenses, etc. But I strangely feel a little awkward when it comes to actually choosing. I do not want to say no - but obviously, I can only choose one guy. I can pick the one with the best price, but in all likelihood, the one with the best price will not give you the best work. Hmmmmm...
Considering we have several thousand dollars worth of electrical upgrades to do, I should consider this carefully!
Next step - estimates from floor refinishers (pending a potential trip to the hospital, of course!)
-alan
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