Paper or Plastic?

Well, we made the switch.  From eating like grown, civilized adults to eating like bachelors in a bachelor pad. 

 

Yup, move over reusable dishware and hello throwaways!  

As of today I have EXACTLY three weeks until my due date.  And if Little Miss is anything like her big brother...then we are closer to two weeks.  TWO WEEKS!  AGH!  

I had bought some disposable kitchen supplies for after our little one's arrival..but we decided we needed them now. 

A.  We don't have a dishwasher.  We DO have a three year old who likes to eat ALL DAY LONG.  Then throw in a pregnant lady, and a starving husband and we go through a lot of dishes every day.  

B.  The Pregnant Lady.  That'd be me.  This go around the third trimester is being exceedingly painful.  While I still swell quite easily, I am drinking tons of water everyday to mitigate this, but it means I have to change positions all the time...so I can no longer stand in front of the sink for long periods of time doing dishes. 

C.  Did I mention how much pain I am in this time?  Heartburn and swelling I was prepared for, severe pain elsewhere?  News to me!  My pelvis is sore like I have been riding a horse.  Or like I have already given birth...which I have not. Putting on pants has become interesting.  Riding or driving in a car is no longer relaxing. 

D.  My fun trip to the hospital.  I have experienced what is called round ligament pain.  It is no walk in the park.  Basically my body is falling apart.  Or so it feels.  Luckily I haven't had any pain attacks lately and I am hoping it stays this way!  

All of the above warrants our use of paper and plastics.  I still feel a little guilty every time we throw something away, but the joy of not having to do massive amounts of dishes by hand is totally worth it.