Well we've been learning more about labor and delivery and different breathing techniques to cope. We watched a video on Tuesday with a series of live births. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I think the classes are very beneficial and I would recommend them to anyone. Our instructor is very informative and I feel more each week for giving birth.
Next week we will learn different massage techniques that our coaches can use during labor. I have a feeling I'll be making Ben practice these a lot. :D
Friday, July 30, 2010
Weekly Update: 34 Weeks
How far along: 34 Weeks.
How Am I Feeling?: Aside from the occassional hip pain and heartburn, I've been feeling pretty good.
Mood: So excited and so ready to meet our baby! (Well, after 40 weeks anyway)
Clothes: Still in my most comfortable maternity clothes. I am currently favoring shorts with a cotton type shirt of some kind. I'm hoping my wardrobe will last another 6 weeks.
Sleep: I wake up a few times each night and ironically, I wake up just before Ben every morning. I don't sleep very well during the night, but since I have no schedule, if I need to sleep a little later in the morning, then I do!
Cravings: none right now
Gender: girl
Movements: She's been quiet this week. When she does move, she just pokes me with one body part or another. Sometimes it hurts!
Belly Button: It's sticking out a little bit...
Best Moment This Week: Not having to work. :D
What I Miss: I miss shopping for regular clothes. I saw some really cute and really cheap clothes at Target the other day that I would never be able to fit into. It made me sad!
What I am Looking Forward To: Getting the house all ready for baby. I've been slowly working on it every day.
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 34 Weeks
Your baby can - and does - respond just as a newborn would by opening his eyes while awake and closing them while sleeping. Your baby can also grasp firmly and his little fingernails may need to be trimmed shortly after birth. This month also offers more time for your baby to build antibodies and for his skin to continue to thicken. Your baby is approximately 18 inches long and weighs about 4.5 pounds. It's wonderful to know that if your baby was born now, it has a 95 percent chance of full and normal survival with medical intervention.
How Am I Feeling?: Aside from the occassional hip pain and heartburn, I've been feeling pretty good.
Mood: So excited and so ready to meet our baby! (Well, after 40 weeks anyway)
Clothes: Still in my most comfortable maternity clothes. I am currently favoring shorts with a cotton type shirt of some kind. I'm hoping my wardrobe will last another 6 weeks.
Sleep: I wake up a few times each night and ironically, I wake up just before Ben every morning. I don't sleep very well during the night, but since I have no schedule, if I need to sleep a little later in the morning, then I do!
Cravings: none right now
Gender: girl
Movements: She's been quiet this week. When she does move, she just pokes me with one body part or another. Sometimes it hurts!
Belly Button: It's sticking out a little bit...
Best Moment This Week: Not having to work. :D
What I Miss: I miss shopping for regular clothes. I saw some really cute and really cheap clothes at Target the other day that I would never be able to fit into. It made me sad!
What I am Looking Forward To: Getting the house all ready for baby. I've been slowly working on it every day.
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 34 Weeks
Your baby can - and does - respond just as a newborn would by opening his eyes while awake and closing them while sleeping. Your baby can also grasp firmly and his little fingernails may need to be trimmed shortly after birth. This month also offers more time for your baby to build antibodies and for his skin to continue to thicken. Your baby is approximately 18 inches long and weighs about 4.5 pounds. It's wonderful to know that if your baby was born now, it has a 95 percent chance of full and normal survival with medical intervention.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Weekly Update: 33 Weeks
How far along: 33 Weeks.
How Am I Feeling?: My hip has really been bothering me lately. It doesn't matter which side I lay on, it hurts no matter what. I've even had some trouble walking all week because it hurts. Other than that though, I'm still feeling pretty great.
Mood: Even more excited.
Clothes: I was really happy on Tuesday because I bought some new things. We had our birthing class on Tuesday and we usually stretch and sit on the floor etc. Last week, I had a hard time breathing while sitting on the floor so I really wanted some comfortable pants to wear other than sweat pants (which don't fit me too well anymore.) I am also outgrowing some of my maternity shirts and since I don't need to wear nice shirts to work anymore, I was looking for some comfy cotton shirts that would be long enough to cover my belly. We went to Target with the intention of buying dog food and looking at clothes for me. We walked in, bought dog food and a few other items and then we left. I didn't realize until we were in the car that we hadn't looked at any clothes. We had to go back in because our class was that night and I needed something to wear. I was able to find some comfy cotton capris that aren't maternity. The maternity tanks/tees that I was looking at were way too much for what I wanted to spend. We walked through the non maternity clothes and found some cotton tees on sale. They were long enough to fit me! I was so excited. I just bought one but I might go back for some more. We also went to Kohl's where I found a couple of maternity shirts on clearance. I looked through their cheap tanks/tees but they were all too short. :( I guess I'll have to stick with Target.
Sleep: I've been sleeping slightly better this week than I was last week. I bet I'll be sleeping wonderfully next week!
Cravings: none right now
Gender: girl
Movements: She's all over the place! I don't know how other people can't see my stomach contorting all day. I would think people would comment, but I guess no one is staring at my tummy as much as I do!
Belly Button: The top part of it is sticking out and you can see it through some of my shirts when I'm wearing my under belly pants. :( Get ready for the band-aids.
Best Moment This Week: ????
What I Miss: nothing!
What I am Looking Forward To: next week will probably be awesome. I wonder if I can convince Ben to call in sick next week. :D
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby - 32 Weeks Pregnant
By now, you have all the amniotic fluid you are going to have and the amount will remain consistent until delivery. Your baby's brain continues to grow, and increase the size of his head. Your baby continues to develop fat deposits under the skin, changing the color of his skin from red to pink. If you're having a boy his testicles have moved from their location near the kidneys through the groin to the scrotum. If you are having a girl, her clitoris is relatively prominent. Your baby is approximately 17.5 inches long and weighs a little over four pounds now.
Okay, so I guess our baby is measuring a little big right now. My NP said she was about 5 lbs. I always like to hold a ruler up to my stomach to see just how long she is compared to my tummy. I always come to the same conclusion: There is no way she can fit! I know she's all curled up in a ball and even though she's 17.5 inches long, that doesn't mean she's laying all stretched out, but still. No wonder she kicks me all the time. How would you like to stay curled in a ball for months at a time? Not so comfortable!
I haven't posted a belly pic in a long time. I took some last night because sister Melissa really wanted to see one. (You can see some of our baby stuff in the background!)
Childbirth Classes: Week 3
We had our third class on Tuesday night. It went very well. We watched a video on the different stages of labor and saw a small part of an actual birth. She taught us different breathing techniques and taught our coaches what to do to make us relax. That is definitely my favorite part of the class. We get to sit on birthing balls and we make every part of our bodies relax and then use different breathing techniques while our coaches rub our arms, backs, legs, etc. It is so wonderful. She has us go through a "contraction" where she tells us when the contraction starts and we take a deep breath and then breathe slowly for about 45 seconds. She tells us about when the contraction would be peaking and then when it's over and we take another deep breath. Obviously, we don't have the pain associated with a contraction, but it's nice to feel the timing and about how long 45 seconds is and what it feels like to do relaxing breathing during that time.
We talked about some of our expectations for the labor and birth and some fears we may have. Ben and I discussed different options for him including actually watching the birth and cutting the cord. I was surprised that he was so open about them. I didn't think he would actually want to do either. He also said that another man in the group was talking about catching the baby. I think it would be really neat if he would be able to do that.
I really learned a lot this week. It was most interesting because not only did I learn a lot about labor and delivery, I also learned some things that Ben is thinking and some of his expectations. I feel more prepared every week.
We talked about some of our expectations for the labor and birth and some fears we may have. Ben and I discussed different options for him including actually watching the birth and cutting the cord. I was surprised that he was so open about them. I didn't think he would actually want to do either. He also said that another man in the group was talking about catching the baby. I think it would be really neat if he would be able to do that.
I really learned a lot this week. It was most interesting because not only did I learn a lot about labor and delivery, I also learned some things that Ben is thinking and some of his expectations. I feel more prepared every week.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Doctor's Appointment 8.0
I did not have a very pleasant experience at my appointment yesterday. The nurse took me back to be weighed and to pee in a cup. As I'm stepping on the scale she says "Oh, it looks like we've got some cankles here. We're going to start calling you Puff the Magic Dragon." Now, I don't think that's ever an appropriate thing to say to anyone, but especially a pregnant woman. The worst part is that I didn't even think I was that swollen. Sure, my rings are starting to get a little tight and maybe I can feel my fingers start to swell when it's hot and I'm walking 15 minutes to my car but I really thought I was doing okay. She caught me way off guard and I really almost started crying in the doctor's office. Random stranger comments are starting to get to me a little this week. What happened to saying things like "Wow. You look great!"? Now that is something every pregnant woman wants to hear.
After I was able to drag my fat ankles onto the scale, she weighed me. I am up 18 lbs total, which is right where I should be, thankyouverymuchstupidnurselady. I peed in a cup and everything was fantastic with that. My blood pressure was also normal. (I really thought it would be through the roof since I was so angry.)
My NP came in the room to measure me and listen to the baby's heartbeat. She said I look great and the heartbeat was at 146 which is perfect. I asked her if she could tell how big our baby was right then and she said that if I delivered right now, I would probably have a 5 lb baby. She also said that that means nothing for the actual weight of the baby at birth.
As we were leaving the room, the NP said that I was looking great and even commented that my ankles still looked good. (Haha! Take that!)
We made our next appointment for two weeks away where I will get my first internal exam. Woo hoo. I'm not particularly looking forward to it but it means we're that much closer to having this baby. The NP even gave me phone numbers to call if I go into labor. Yikes.
After I was able to drag my fat ankles onto the scale, she weighed me. I am up 18 lbs total, which is right where I should be, thankyouverymuchstupidnurselady. I peed in a cup and everything was fantastic with that. My blood pressure was also normal. (I really thought it would be through the roof since I was so angry.)
My NP came in the room to measure me and listen to the baby's heartbeat. She said I look great and the heartbeat was at 146 which is perfect. I asked her if she could tell how big our baby was right then and she said that if I delivered right now, I would probably have a 5 lb baby. She also said that that means nothing for the actual weight of the baby at birth.
As we were leaving the room, the NP said that I was looking great and even commented that my ankles still looked good. (Haha! Take that!)
We made our next appointment for two weeks away where I will get my first internal exam. Woo hoo. I'm not particularly looking forward to it but it means we're that much closer to having this baby. The NP even gave me phone numbers to call if I go into labor. Yikes.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Weekly Update: 32 Weeks
How far along: 32 Weeks. Only 8 more to go!
How Am I Feeling?: I've been feeling pretty good lately. No complaints here!
Mood: Excited.
Clothes: Always Maternity.
Sleep: I haven't slept very well in a couple weeks.
Cravings: On Tuesday I wanted Panera and last night I wanted Steak n Shake. I didn't get either. Those were both cravings I had in first tri so I wonder if some of that is starting to come back.
Gender: girl
Movements: She moves all the time. It's more poking at/jabbing at me than flipping around though. I can always feel her sticking out somewhere.
Belly Button: It pokes out when I cough. My belly also gets really pointy when I cough which is very weird.
Best Moment This Week: finally starting real childbirth classes. And my shower was on Sunday! I'll post pictures soon!!!
What I Miss: I don't miss anything.
What I am Looking Forward To: Next Friday....
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is the size of a squash for one more week.
Your Baby - 32 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby sleeps approximately 90 to 95 percent of the day now. His skin has become thicker and he continues to become more of a pinkish color. Your baby's movements will peak this week. From now on they will change in quantity and quality. Most of the wrinkles are disappearing from your baby's face, and there may be a lot of hair on his head. The weight gain has been fairly incredible recently. Your baby is now almost 4 pounds and is 17 inches long.
How Am I Feeling?: I've been feeling pretty good lately. No complaints here!
Mood: Excited.
Clothes: Always Maternity.
Sleep: I haven't slept very well in a couple weeks.
Cravings: On Tuesday I wanted Panera and last night I wanted Steak n Shake. I didn't get either. Those were both cravings I had in first tri so I wonder if some of that is starting to come back.
Gender: girl
Movements: She moves all the time. It's more poking at/jabbing at me than flipping around though. I can always feel her sticking out somewhere.
Belly Button: It pokes out when I cough. My belly also gets really pointy when I cough which is very weird.
Best Moment This Week: finally starting real childbirth classes. And my shower was on Sunday! I'll post pictures soon!!!
What I Miss: I don't miss anything.
What I am Looking Forward To: Next Friday....
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is the size of a squash for one more week.
Your Baby - 32 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby sleeps approximately 90 to 95 percent of the day now. His skin has become thicker and he continues to become more of a pinkish color. Your baby's movements will peak this week. From now on they will change in quantity and quality. Most of the wrinkles are disappearing from your baby's face, and there may be a lot of hair on his head. The weight gain has been fairly incredible recently. Your baby is now almost 4 pounds and is 17 inches long.
Childbirth Classes: Week 2
We had our second day of childbirth classes on Tuesday. It was so much better than the first day. We met our childbirth instructor and I really like her. She talks a lot and tends to ramble but I don't actually mind. Maybe it's because she's talking about things that I actually want to learn about as opposed to my professors that were just boring.
Our instructor is very very pro-natural birth. She believes that every woman can and should give birth without medication. This is good for me since I am planning on a natural birth and since she is very knowledgeable about the subject, I should learn a lot. She also said that she teaches other classes that are not focused on a non-medicated birth but that she always tries to convert people to do it naturally. I'm glad she's my instructor since I have planned to do it naturally on my own but I would be upset if she was my instructor in a different class and I had to listen to her talking about how beneficial it is when I've decided to get an epidural.
We basically just went through the different stages of labor. We learned what each stage means, what to expect during that stage, and how long and powerful the contractions would be during each stage. I had already known some of the information, but it's always easier to hear someone explain it to you.
We also learned how to tell the difference between real labor and false labor. I was really glad we went over this because I have a little fear that I'm going to think I'm in labor and I'll make Ben take off work and drive up to the hospital only to have them send me home. Luckily, I now have some resources to make sure I am actually in labor.
We watched a part of a video about the early stages of labor. I think the video goes through each stage of labor and the actually birth so I guess we're going to see a video of a birth in a couple weeks. This is fine with me but I'm not sure Ben is too excited about it.
Finally, we went through some breathing exercises. We just did some cleansing breathes and relaxation techniques. I'm not sure if they will actually work when I'm in labor because it seemed to be basic breathing. I'm hoping she shows us more techniques down the road.
There was also a woman in the room who is training to be a doula. I guess as her final steps toward getting certified, she has to sit in on a birthing class and attend 3 births. I had entertained the idea of having a doula in the room with us but I wasn't sure we would want to pay the money for it. I'm thinking about talking to this woman next week about maybe attending my labor/birth because I think if it's for training it doesn't cost anything. I'll have to double check that though.
Overall, I thought it was a productive class and I can't wait for next week!
Our instructor is very very pro-natural birth. She believes that every woman can and should give birth without medication. This is good for me since I am planning on a natural birth and since she is very knowledgeable about the subject, I should learn a lot. She also said that she teaches other classes that are not focused on a non-medicated birth but that she always tries to convert people to do it naturally. I'm glad she's my instructor since I have planned to do it naturally on my own but I would be upset if she was my instructor in a different class and I had to listen to her talking about how beneficial it is when I've decided to get an epidural.
We basically just went through the different stages of labor. We learned what each stage means, what to expect during that stage, and how long and powerful the contractions would be during each stage. I had already known some of the information, but it's always easier to hear someone explain it to you.
We also learned how to tell the difference between real labor and false labor. I was really glad we went over this because I have a little fear that I'm going to think I'm in labor and I'll make Ben take off work and drive up to the hospital only to have them send me home. Luckily, I now have some resources to make sure I am actually in labor.
We watched a part of a video about the early stages of labor. I think the video goes through each stage of labor and the actually birth so I guess we're going to see a video of a birth in a couple weeks. This is fine with me but I'm not sure Ben is too excited about it.
Finally, we went through some breathing exercises. We just did some cleansing breathes and relaxation techniques. I'm not sure if they will actually work when I'm in labor because it seemed to be basic breathing. I'm hoping she shows us more techniques down the road.
There was also a woman in the room who is training to be a doula. I guess as her final steps toward getting certified, she has to sit in on a birthing class and attend 3 births. I had entertained the idea of having a doula in the room with us but I wasn't sure we would want to pay the money for it. I'm thinking about talking to this woman next week about maybe attending my labor/birth because I think if it's for training it doesn't cost anything. I'll have to double check that though.
Overall, I thought it was a productive class and I can't wait for next week!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I'm Turning Into My Mom
and it's not really a bad thing!
Since this new blessing (?) that will allow me to stay home with our baby has come along, I've been thinking a lot about cloth diapering. It is definitely a money saver. Ben and I discussed this earlier in the pregnancy and ultimately opted to just use disposables. We figured they would just be more convenient. We wouldn't have to worry about washing the diapers and we wouldn't have to make sure the grandparents or anyone else knows how to use the cloth. Also, Ben wasn't too keen on the idea. He asked me how you're supposed to get the poop off the diaper before throwing it in the washing machine and I told him you just dunk it in the toilet a few times. This really freaked him out. Disposables were fine with me because I wasn't sure I would be up to keeping up with the cloth diapers.
Now, however, we are planning to use cloth diapers when I am home with the baby and switch to disposables if we are going anywhere or if someone else will be watching the baby. We think this will work for us. They even have different tools now to get the poop off without having to dunk the diaper. They have hand sprayers that attach to your toilet to use or scraping tools.
I have looked into a few different brands and we have decided to go with g diapers. They seem relatively easy to use. They use the diaper covers with washable inserts. This way, we won't have to fold a bunch of cloths when trying to change the diaper. They also have flushable disposable inserts to use instead of the cloth ones. This might be advantageous if we decide to use cloth diapers most of the time. The diaper covers don't even need to be disposed of and washed every time you change the diaper. As an added bonus, the diaper covers come in a bunch of really cute colors! They even have one with a ruffle butt!!!
I have added a bunch of diaper covers and cloth diaper liners to our Amazon Registry. Go check it out! (and then buy us some! :D just kidding. kinda...)
So, in addition to now using cloth diapers, I plan to breastfeed, make my own baby food, shop secondhand, and make some clothing for my children just like my mom did. (Maybe I'll even make my own laundry soap.) Oh, I am so crunchy. (or maybe just frugal!)
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Daddy and Baby
Last night Daddy read a story to baby. It was the cutest thing ever.
See?
See?
That's daddy and my belly.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Weekly Update: 31 Weeks
How far along: 31 weeks
How am I feeling?: pretty good
Mood: swings
Clothes: Always maternity
Sleep: I haven't been sleeping well this week. I have been incredibly tired all week.
Cravings: none
Gender: girl
Movements: constantly. I felt a foot poking out a couple days ago. It was so weird and so cool.
Belly Button: I think it's starting to poke out a bit. :(
Best Moment This Week: short work week.
What I Miss: Nothing
What I am Looking Forward to: My shower tomorrow!
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the is still the size of a squash
Your Baby-31 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby will gain weight faster than he'll increase in length. By now the baby's lungs and digestive tract are nearly mature. Your baby's irises can now dilate and contract in response to light. Due to the deposits of white fat underneath the skin your baby's skin is no longer red, but is now the wonderful newborn pink color. His fingernails may reach the end of the hands, too. Your baby is now a little of 3 pounds and is 16 inches long.
How am I feeling?: pretty good
Mood: swings
Clothes: Always maternity
Sleep: I haven't been sleeping well this week. I have been incredibly tired all week.
Cravings: none
Gender: girl
Movements: constantly. I felt a foot poking out a couple days ago. It was so weird and so cool.
Belly Button: I think it's starting to poke out a bit. :(
Best Moment This Week: short work week.
What I Miss: Nothing
What I am Looking Forward to: My shower tomorrow!
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the is still the size of a squash
Your Baby-31 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby will gain weight faster than he'll increase in length. By now the baby's lungs and digestive tract are nearly mature. Your baby's irises can now dilate and contract in response to light. Due to the deposits of white fat underneath the skin your baby's skin is no longer red, but is now the wonderful newborn pink color. His fingernails may reach the end of the hands, too. Your baby is now a little of 3 pounds and is 16 inches long.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Doctor's Appointment 7.0
I went to the doctor again on Wednesday. Because of the holiday this week, I had to go to an actual doctor instead of my NP. Also, Ben took off Sunday and Monday so we could spend those days together and since the doctor wasn't open on Monday, we had to schedule the appointment later in the week. That meant Ben didn't get to be off for it so I had to go alone. Luckily, my mom wasn't busy so she came along. It was pretty typical. They weighed me. I'm up 1/2 lb since my last appointment 2 weeks ago and 15 lbs total. They took my blood pressure which was normal. The doctor came in and we listened to the baby's heartbeat. It was at 162 which is higher than it has been but he said it sounded just fine. He also measured me and said I was growing perfectly. It's nice to hear from more than one doctor just so I know my NP isn't trying to make me feel better. The whole appointment was uneventful but my mom was still excited to be there.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Childbirth Classes: Week 1
We had our first childbirth class last night. We are taking Unmedicated Childbirth classes through Good Sam/Trihealth. I was really excited to start these classes because I am very interested in learning different techniques used to have a med free birth. We had to bring two pillows and a blanket. I was excited going into the class and very disappointed once we got there. It turns out, the first week was nutrition. At first, I thought it wouldn't be too bad if we were talking about infant/toddler nutrition. For the first half of the class though, we talked about prenatal nutrition. I mean, I'm nearly 31 weeks. I'm pretty sure it's a little too late to tell me what I should and shouldn't be eating. The most frustrating part was that it was like sitting in a 5th grade classroom. She told us how many servings of grains, fruits, and vegetables we should be eating. She had a nice little slideshow with a projector. She had to prop the projector up on a couple of VHS tapes and it wasn't positioned far enough away to actually make it legible. And it was crooked.
She actually gave us some really good information. Like the time she told us that we shouldn't cut up raw chicken and then use the same knife/cutting board to cut fresh vegetables. Hmm, I hadn't thought of that.
To top it all off, she turned off the air conditioning! Ben and I were right next to a vent and she turned it off during our break because she said she was cold. I'm sorry, but when you are in a room with 7 women, all at least 7 months pregnant, you do not get to dictate the temperature. Bring a sweater. It got so hot in that room! We were right by these big glass windows and the sun was coming in and hitting us on our backs. At one point, Ben put his arm around me and I almost told him not to touch me because his hand was too warm and it was making me hotter. I think he realized this too because he put his arm down before I could even tell him to. And don't get me started on the chairs. I could not get comfortable. I almost stood for the second half of the class.
Truthfully, it wasn't all bad. The part about the infant nutrition really was good because I honestly did not know anything about it. She taught us when we should be exclusively breastfeeding/using formula and when we should start to introduce cereal, then actual baby food. She talked about different bottles, ways to make your own baby food and what to avoid in the first year to avoid food allergies.
She talked heavily on the importance of breastfeeding. I'm planning to BF so I was fine with listening but I know it's not for everyone. I felt sorry for anyone in that class who plans to formula feed because this lady probably made them feel incredibly guilty for making that decision.
I'm glad that we got the nutrition part out of the way. Now, I'm really looking forward to next week when we will actually talk about the labor/birthing process. I know Ben can't wait either. :D
She actually gave us some really good information. Like the time she told us that we shouldn't cut up raw chicken and then use the same knife/cutting board to cut fresh vegetables. Hmm, I hadn't thought of that.
To top it all off, she turned off the air conditioning! Ben and I were right next to a vent and she turned it off during our break because she said she was cold. I'm sorry, but when you are in a room with 7 women, all at least 7 months pregnant, you do not get to dictate the temperature. Bring a sweater. It got so hot in that room! We were right by these big glass windows and the sun was coming in and hitting us on our backs. At one point, Ben put his arm around me and I almost told him not to touch me because his hand was too warm and it was making me hotter. I think he realized this too because he put his arm down before I could even tell him to. And don't get me started on the chairs. I could not get comfortable. I almost stood for the second half of the class.
Truthfully, it wasn't all bad. The part about the infant nutrition really was good because I honestly did not know anything about it. She taught us when we should be exclusively breastfeeding/using formula and when we should start to introduce cereal, then actual baby food. She talked about different bottles, ways to make your own baby food and what to avoid in the first year to avoid food allergies.
She talked heavily on the importance of breastfeeding. I'm planning to BF so I was fine with listening but I know it's not for everyone. I felt sorry for anyone in that class who plans to formula feed because this lady probably made them feel incredibly guilty for making that decision.
I'm glad that we got the nutrition part out of the way. Now, I'm really looking forward to next week when we will actually talk about the labor/birthing process. I know Ben can't wait either. :D
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Weekly Update: 30 Weeks
How far along: 30 weeks. It's suddenly flying by!
How Am I Feeling?: great! I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Mood: Happy. Overly excited. :D
Clothes: Exclusively Maternity.
Sleep: About the same. I get tired easily but I'm sleeping pretty well throughout the night.
Cravings: none that I can think of....
Gender: girl
Movements: I was just telling Ben last night that it's not even necessary for me to do Fetal Kick Counts (where I track her movements as a way to monitor her) because she's moving all the time. I never realized how much they actually move!
Last night was crazy. She was doing all kinds of acrobatics. I had Ben put his hand on my tummy and he was laughing out loud. He had never felt her move so much! Usually, it's just a kick here or there for him but last night was insane! I don't know how to explain it but it was like she was flipping over and over and over. I always picture being in a swimming pool and tucking your legs in, holding your nose and just continuosly rolling/flipping underwater. Did you ever do that or was it just me and my siblings? She moves almost like she's tumbling in a dryer. It's the coolest thing ever.
Belly Button: oh man, it's getting so close! Ben doesn't think it will actually poke out, just that it will get flat. I just don't know though. I might have to start using band-aids on it soon.
Best Moment This Week: nothing really stands out. It wasn't a bad week though. The Reds took 2/3 from the Phillies and beat Halladay. That makes me happy.
What I Miss: I don't miss anything. Mostly that's because I don't actually remember what it's like to not be pregnant. I'll probably miss having a cold beer this weekend though.
What I am Looking Forward To: My first shower is next Sunday! I'm excited!!
Milestones This Week: I think 30 weeks is a pretty big milestone. Just 10 more left! Yikes!!!
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is the size of a squash. Still. It sure doesn't feel like she isn't growing.
Your Baby - 30 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby's permanent teeth have developed and are waiting in his gums. Your baby is very aware of his surroundings and his eyelids will open and close. He will even look around and turn toward light. We tend to think of the uterus as a dark place but the uterus actually can be light and dark depending on your environment. Your baby weighs almost three pounds now and is approximately 15.5 inches long.
You may be able to distinguish sleeping and waking cycles in your baby. Although it usually seems as if the baby wants to sleep while you are awake, and vice versa, this is not indicative of a sleepless newborn. Your baby can not only hear your voice, but can recognize it. Also, he has a grip so strong it is capable of gripping your finger. At this point, your baby may be practicing nursing as he sucks his thumb. He has lungs that are capable of breathing air, although medical help may be needed. About 9 out of 10 babies born now will survive.
How Am I Feeling?: great! I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Mood: Happy. Overly excited. :D
Clothes: Exclusively Maternity.
Sleep: About the same. I get tired easily but I'm sleeping pretty well throughout the night.
Cravings: none that I can think of....
Gender: girl
Movements: I was just telling Ben last night that it's not even necessary for me to do Fetal Kick Counts (where I track her movements as a way to monitor her) because she's moving all the time. I never realized how much they actually move!
Last night was crazy. She was doing all kinds of acrobatics. I had Ben put his hand on my tummy and he was laughing out loud. He had never felt her move so much! Usually, it's just a kick here or there for him but last night was insane! I don't know how to explain it but it was like she was flipping over and over and over. I always picture being in a swimming pool and tucking your legs in, holding your nose and just continuosly rolling/flipping underwater. Did you ever do that or was it just me and my siblings? She moves almost like she's tumbling in a dryer. It's the coolest thing ever.
Belly Button: oh man, it's getting so close! Ben doesn't think it will actually poke out, just that it will get flat. I just don't know though. I might have to start using band-aids on it soon.
Best Moment This Week: nothing really stands out. It wasn't a bad week though. The Reds took 2/3 from the Phillies and beat Halladay. That makes me happy.
What I Miss: I don't miss anything. Mostly that's because I don't actually remember what it's like to not be pregnant. I'll probably miss having a cold beer this weekend though.
What I am Looking Forward To: My first shower is next Sunday! I'm excited!!
Milestones This Week: I think 30 weeks is a pretty big milestone. Just 10 more left! Yikes!!!
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is the size of a squash. Still. It sure doesn't feel like she isn't growing.
Your Baby - 30 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby's permanent teeth have developed and are waiting in his gums. Your baby is very aware of his surroundings and his eyelids will open and close. He will even look around and turn toward light. We tend to think of the uterus as a dark place but the uterus actually can be light and dark depending on your environment. Your baby weighs almost three pounds now and is approximately 15.5 inches long.
You may be able to distinguish sleeping and waking cycles in your baby. Although it usually seems as if the baby wants to sleep while you are awake, and vice versa, this is not indicative of a sleepless newborn. Your baby can not only hear your voice, but can recognize it. Also, he has a grip so strong it is capable of gripping your finger. At this point, your baby may be practicing nursing as he sucks his thumb. He has lungs that are capable of breathing air, although medical help may be needed. About 9 out of 10 babies born now will survive.
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