Last Prenatal Class

Last night was our last Prenatal class. Our instructor went over what we need to bring with us to the hospital and what we will get when we are there. She pulled out a little hand made pink hat and I almost lost it. It was so cute! I guess they have volunteers who make the hats for you to use when you take the baby home. I thought that was so sweeet.

We learned about cesareans last night. That was fun. The reasons why you may need it, how it's done, recovery.... All that good stuff.

We completed the class by going on a tour of the Birthing Suites. Anyone I know who has had a baby there has had one of the nice huge rooms with the windows. I didn't realize how many rooms werent like that. I better get one of those rooms or I am going to be ticked. We got to see all the details of the room and for some reason when they talked about the baby being under the warmer, I got all teary eyed again. I looka round and not one other person is like this. What is my deal!

I'm really happy that we went to the class. I do feel a little more comfortable going into this whole thing.

In 2 weeks we start Baby Care Basics with our friends. That should be a hoot!

The Next Gold Metal Gymnast

The Next Gold Metal Gymnast is living in my belly. Yesterday I could feel her moving all over the place all day long. It probably wasn't strong enough for someone to place there hand on my belly and feel but tryst me, she was moving.

Usually at night I lay down and just lay my hands flat and feel her move. Of course she was busy last night but thats when I first saw it. My stomach moving like a huge wave! I had taken my hands off and all of a sudden I felt a lot of movement and looked down, and my stomach looked like an alien was trying to find its way out!

I have always found it a little creepy that I can feel her moving inside but to see it, oh my god! How freaking weird! So instead of just feeling her, I need to start watching too! I can't believe we are at 28 weeks!!!

Thanks Peas!

Last night I went shopping with my mom at Peas house. She has been saving things for us since she found out I was pregnant. Boy did we load up! My back seat is filled with all kinds of fun toys. I think its kind of funny that all the toys she saved to us are the ones that are constantly making noises, playing music, meowing, you get the point. How convienant...

Thanks again peas for dinner and shopping. I am so grateful for you ahd Haylie's crap!

Second Night of Class

Last night was our second Prenatal class. One more to go...

The class was pretty informative last night. We went over back labor (sounds like a blast)and then got to try out the birthing balls and smell different aromatherapy scents that we can have in the rooms. We did a little hands on with the dads and they were taught how to help open our pelvis bone by pushing on our knees, pushing on the lower back, and a few other techniques.

The instructor talked about an epidural and other drugs that could be offered. They passed around a vacuum in case the baby is being stubborn and also the monitor that they could insert and screw into the babies head. Ew!

We learned about delivering and how to push, cutting the cord and delivering the placenta. Apparently if you want to see it afterwards they show you. That is so disgusting!

Oh. And we learned about an episiotomy. I don't even know if I spelled that right. The whole time I was just clenching down in that area. Hearing the words tear, stitch, etc... could make me pass out!

On the way home I asked Rob if the class was informative at all for him. He says that he thinks its just a way to get free back rubs out of him. Anytime they show a video, the dads are rubbing the moms backs. That's what he got out of the 2.5 hour class. Typical.

Furniture Shopping was a bust!

Mom and I took the day off to go shopping yesterday for baby furniture. I think by the end of the day I would rather had been at work. We came home with nothing. 8 hours of running around and I came home with a candle from Ikea. We did get a few things knocked off the list for the shower but when it came to furniture... forget it! I liked a set at Babies R Us that was very affordable but not the color of the wood and thats the only color it comes in. I saw a set in the JCPenney catalog but no stores carry the furniture to see what it looks like in person. I would like to see the color besides in a magazine before I order it. Ikea furniture was too plain, this specialty baby store had cribs starting at $700, 2 stores that were supposed to be there were no longer there, Burlington Coat Factory had a crap load but they were all pricey. We were so sure that we would come home with at least one idea.

There is one place that we are going to call with model numbers of some furniture we liked and see if they can order it. Maybe check out a larger Babies R Us.... who knows. With the way things are going with our house and moving, we might as well put shrimpy in a pack and play and just call it a day!

Guilty!

I admit it... I have been looking at our registry. I can't help it! It's so exciting when you see that something is fulfilled! We are so lucky to have so many friends and family that are so generous!

Back to School

Last night we started our Prenatal Class at St Joes. Overall it wasn't too bad. If you ask Rob it may be a whole other story. We learned about when our water breaks, mucus plugs, early signs of labor, contractions, being dilated and fun stuff like that.

We have only 2 more classes and they are going to talk about C-sectios, epidurals, we get a Birthing Suite tour, and a few other items that will be covered. I dont know if Rob thinks its helpful but I do. We only have 3 more months till Shrimpy arrives!

Moving Right Along

My 4 week appointment went good yesterday. The baby's heartbeat is in the 140's which the doctor said is right on track for where I am. The next few weeks I need to do blood work to test for diabetes. I hate blood work. I have to have Rob go with me cause I get so queasy and feel like I could pass out.

I am starting to feel so tired all the time. I thought it was because of how crazy work had been and I was just running myself too much but I think I am just starting to slow down again like the first trimester. I can't get out of bed in the morning, I don't want to do anything but sleep. I just wish I could find time for naps!

Now that work slowed down a bit I am going to try and pick up a few of those baby name books and get this little girl a name. As soon as we narrow it down, I will be sure to share with everyone!