Fetus Report

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I had my first non-post-portal pregnancy checkup today.  Oh joy.  Anyway, everything is fine so far.  Apparently, I won't really show until the fourth or fifth month or so because of my build/musculature.  Hooray?  Trimester #2 starts in a few weeks.

The due date is February 2nd.  Yes, the baby might see its shadow and crawl back in for six more weeks.  Groundhog's Day jokes are officially not amusing anymore.

And eight words I've never used before and never thought I would: How am I going to pay for this?  The only employment suggestion I've gotten so far is law enforcement and... there are just so many issues with that I don't even know where to start.

Honestly, I'm not sure what I'm qualified to do.  Not like I ever planned for a career.  Locksmith, maybe (is there even a need?)  Gymnastics/boxing/whip/etc instructor (the pregnancy's an issue.)  Art gallery manager (not that there are any.)  Cat sitter (for all those frequent travelers.)  But I'm sure atypical job history is a common problem here...

Comments

[botanically.livejournal.com]

As far as I've noticed, the easiest positions to find around here seem to be in retail, but there's a certain degree of irony there, really.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Yes there is. That would be an absolute last resort. As in, the other option is killing myself. Or food service.

[botanically.livejournal.com]

I haven't found it to be half bad so far, myself, but I'm not sure whether to be relieved or disappointed that nobody's been stupid enough to try and shoplift.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Well, you do have a thing after all. My thing is cats and people get them for free. I suppose I could sell stuff for cats...

Huh, that's not a half bad idea, actually. How are you with catnip?

If anyone shoplifts, take pictures. Or better yet, video.

[botanically.livejournal.com]

Oh, catnip's easy.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Very good. Because I've just had an amazing idea and I hope you'll be willing to be my catnip source. For a fair price, of course.

I wonder what happened to that sewing machine Shiki had...

[botanically.livejournal.com]

I'd be glad to give you a good deal, then.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I'll stop by tomorrow.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear everything's fine. I take it you haven't found out the child's sex?

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I haven't decided if I want to know. I was going to wait back home, but mostly because I was probably going to have to skip the whole prenatal checkup thing.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

It might be nice to be surprised. In any case, I'm certainly glad that you're able to receive prenatal care now.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Never been big on surprises but this isn't exactly the bad type.

While I still don't like doctors (no offense), it's nice to know there probably won't have any pissed-off supervillains crashing through the wall in the middle of the appointment. Because that's always uncomfortable.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

That does sound potentially awkward. The hospital here struck me as relatively secure, which is good.

And I don't especially like criminals, so none taken.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Hey, if they don't catch you...

How did we end up as friends again?

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

I believe brownies were involved.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Chocolate bridges all divisions.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

If only this world had realized that before they started dropping atomic bombs...

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking jokes about dark and bittersweet might be in poor taste.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're no fun.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

And you missed that "taste" was the joke.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

All right, you win this round.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I usually do.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Smugness is such an attractive quality.

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I prefer to think of it as well-earned confidence.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

That makes all the difference.

[Filter: Dana]

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Everything okay with your new roommate?

[Filter: Selina]

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

He seems all right. A little strange, but who isn't around here?

Why, do you know anything about him?

[Filter: Dana]

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

He said something about being a wizard when he first got here. Back home, that type was far more trouble than they were worth.

Anyway, my offer to crack your roommate's skull still stands if needed, no matter how many times you trade roommates.

[Filter: Selina]

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Yes, so he claims. So far all I've seen him do is short out the toaster, but I'll be keeping on my guard. He seems easier to live with than my old roommate, though he's also around much more.

[Filter: Dana]

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

You're always welcome over here if you need to get away. Though I'm hoping some of my endless free time will soon be devoted to a thriving new business.

[Filter: Selina]

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Probably a silly question, but is this going to be a cat supply store, or will you have things for dogs, too?

[Filter: Dana]

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

This might be more a product line than a store, but I should probably keep the dog market in mind too. Hmm, this could actually be very interesting...

[Filter: Selina]

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

I volunteer Ishmael if you need taste testers for milk bones.

[Filter: Dana]

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

I might just take you up on that.

[hostbu]

Babies!! I'm so happy for you!

[misskittyclaws.livejournal.com]

Hopefully just one, Tamaki. But thank you. And you're still on my babysitting short list.