The Final Stretch

The Start to our Baby Mobile

Well, 20 days to go until our due date. It is so unbelievable. I can't explain how excited I am! We are doing pretty well in being prepared; we have most of the needs for baby, and I am meeting with potential pediatricians next week. The nursery is set up, but just needs some decor to spice it up a tad. I am making the baby mobile, which I must admit is pretty darn cute. I can't wait until the room comes together completely.

We had our last BlissBorn: Hypnosis for Childbirth class last night. BlissBorn is like hypnobabies except that it is taught by a licensed hypnotherapist. I am so happy that we decided on that route for our birthing class. We had to have private classes since Mike works most nights, so we didn't get to meet other couples doing the same thing, but it ended up being a blessing. We were able to open up, and in a lot of ways it was like a therapy appointment - we talked about our fears and our expectations and feel so much more confident because of it. Plus, I think it brought Mike and I even closer. :) I have to practice daily the techniques, but I think it will be totally worth it. Check out their website: http://bliss-ed.com/

37 weeks!

Aside from our weekly blissborn classes, we've recently had a newborn class and a breastfeeding class, and our 37 week appointment was yesterday morning. We have been buuusssy. I am still feeling amazingly good (knock on wood) and I haven't even started swelling yet! On the other hand, I haven't had any braxton hicks contractions either which makes me wonder how long we are going to have to wait to get some labor action. Our midwife said that 80% of their first time moms are still pregnant on their due date. That's fine. I don't mind that, but I really don't want to go 2 weeks late and have to be induced at a hospital!! I've started on evening primrose oil which may help soften my cervix. Who knows...

Sarah says my belly looks like a torpedo, and I am inclined to agree. Baby is pointing straight out and he just keeps growing. According to my iPhone app, baby is the size of a watermelon. I'm carrying a watermelon. Crazy! Still just wondering what this baby is going to weigh and look like and act like... the list goes on. That is one problem I am having- I haven't been sleeping all that well lately. I think I am just so excited. My mind does not stop! But it's not every night. It goes in waves- two or three nights of no sleep then two or three nights of great sleep. So I guess I can't complain.

That's it for now! I hope I can update with a finished nursery soon, before we update with pictures of a new babe!