Dear Sweet Pea,
This weekend, your Dad and I attended the two-day prenatal course that I signed us up for back in January. It was for 5 hours on both Saturday and Sunday, and we got a lot of great information. The instructor was a doula who has attended over 300 births, so she had a lot of insight into what labour and delivery can look like for different women, since it varies so much. There was a lot of information that I already knew at least somewhat, but it was great for Daddy, who hasn't done quite as much reading and talking to other moms as I have! We learned all about what goes on during each stage of labour, from that first contraction to the delivery of the placenta. She talked a lot about c-sections too, so even though that's the last way I want to deliver, its good to know the information so that it wouldn't be a big surprise if it came to that. We were really interested to find out that elective C-sections aren't even legal (at least in BC), but there are still many doctors and obstetricians that will schedule them. I've definitely heard of moms who decide they simply don't want to go through the experience of labour and delivery, so they opt for a C-section instead. It makes sense though that they should only be done if medically necessary, but that's definitely not the case.
We got to practice a few good positions for labour and delivery, and she gave a lot of tips to the Dads (ways for them to help as opposed to just sitting back and watching, and not knowing what to do or say). We learned about some natural options for pain relief and to speed labour along if necessary. Finally we spent about an hour or two on baby care, including diapering, swaddling, bathing, and the correct use of the car seat.
In August, our class will get the chance to meet up again for a little reunion to learn about how everyone's birth went, and of course to show off our babies!
Overall it was well worth the time and money, and we're both really glad we went.
Tomorrow we'll be attending a breastfeeding class, so that should be good as well. After that we'll be all set to meet you!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
Dear Sweet Pea,
Today is Mother's Day, but since you're still about a month away from your arrival, I certainly wasn't expecting any gifts or "Happy Mother's Day" wishes. I was very pleasantly surprised when your Daddy presented me with a nice card, as well as a gift card for an afternoon at the spa! Its funny because I had actually set aside some of my own money to go get my nails done before you arrive. Now I get to enjoy a facial, manicure, and pedicure once I'm finished work in two weeks. I will really enjoy it, because it might be a while before I get to something like that again. Your Daddy is the best!
Today is Mother's Day, but since you're still about a month away from your arrival, I certainly wasn't expecting any gifts or "Happy Mother's Day" wishes. I was very pleasantly surprised when your Daddy presented me with a nice card, as well as a gift card for an afternoon at the spa! Its funny because I had actually set aside some of my own money to go get my nails done before you arrive. Now I get to enjoy a facial, manicure, and pedicure once I'm finished work in two weeks. I will really enjoy it, because it might be a while before I get to something like that again. Your Daddy is the best!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Week 35
Dear Sweet Pea,
Today I'm 34 weeks along, and that means just 3 weeks until I'm considered to be full term! This week you should reach a whopping 5.5lbs and about 20inches (45cm) long! You're running out of room in there, that's for sure! Your fine lanugo hair is shedding, and may continue to until your birthday. Your nails probably reach the end of your fingertips by now; hopefully you haven't scratched yourself in there!
I am getting more tired and uncomfortable as the weeks go by. Sleeping is getting hard because I flip from one side to the other so often, and Daddy's snoring keeps me awake more than it used to. Some days I wake up at 6:00 or 6:30 without an alarm! This must be practice for all the night wakings and early mornings!
I still feel you moving quite a bit, but I notice that you seem to spend less time overall moving. Instead you seem to have a few periods each day where you move a lot, then settle down. You also get the hiccups most mornings. Daddy really enjoys feeling and watching you squirm around in there! Luckily you don't really keep me up at night; it seems that you sleep when I sleep. Think you could continue that once you're here?!
Here's the latest picture:
Today I'm 34 weeks along, and that means just 3 weeks until I'm considered to be full term! This week you should reach a whopping 5.5lbs and about 20inches (45cm) long! You're running out of room in there, that's for sure! Your fine lanugo hair is shedding, and may continue to until your birthday. Your nails probably reach the end of your fingertips by now; hopefully you haven't scratched yourself in there!
I am getting more tired and uncomfortable as the weeks go by. Sleeping is getting hard because I flip from one side to the other so often, and Daddy's snoring keeps me awake more than it used to. Some days I wake up at 6:00 or 6:30 without an alarm! This must be practice for all the night wakings and early mornings!
I still feel you moving quite a bit, but I notice that you seem to spend less time overall moving. Instead you seem to have a few periods each day where you move a lot, then settle down. You also get the hiccups most mornings. Daddy really enjoys feeling and watching you squirm around in there! Luckily you don't really keep me up at night; it seems that you sleep when I sleep. Think you could continue that once you're here?!
Here's the latest picture:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Week 33
Dear Sweet Pea,
I'm posting one day early since we'll be away this weekend for Easter. Tomorrow I will be 32 weeks along, and I am so ready to meet you!
This week you are probably about 4.5lbs, and 19.5inches (43cm) from head to toe! Your lungs might be sufficiently developed now, but if you were born today you'd still need to stay in an incubator to keep warm. You are big enough to be running out of room in there, and you do more rolls than kicks and punches now. You should be in your birth position by now. You are putting on lots of cute baby chub which means you'll be gaining about 1/2lb per week from now on. Will you be a big baby like Daddy was, or just average like I was?
My blood volume has increased by about 40% at this point, and my uterus has grown 500 times bigger! I'm definitely feeling aches and pains everyday, the worst being lower back, pelvic, and groin discomfort. Its getting harder and harder to sleep because I wake up so often to either pee or change position. I am also dealing with acid reflux and congestion most nights..fun! I am beginning to understand why pregnant women just want it to be over two months before their due date!
Now for the latest belly photo:
I'm posting one day early since we'll be away this weekend for Easter. Tomorrow I will be 32 weeks along, and I am so ready to meet you!
This week you are probably about 4.5lbs, and 19.5inches (43cm) from head to toe! Your lungs might be sufficiently developed now, but if you were born today you'd still need to stay in an incubator to keep warm. You are big enough to be running out of room in there, and you do more rolls than kicks and punches now. You should be in your birth position by now. You are putting on lots of cute baby chub which means you'll be gaining about 1/2lb per week from now on. Will you be a big baby like Daddy was, or just average like I was?
My blood volume has increased by about 40% at this point, and my uterus has grown 500 times bigger! I'm definitely feeling aches and pains everyday, the worst being lower back, pelvic, and groin discomfort. Its getting harder and harder to sleep because I wake up so often to either pee or change position. I am also dealing with acid reflux and congestion most nights..fun! I am beginning to understand why pregnant women just want it to be over two months before their due date!
Now for the latest belly photo:
Friday, April 8, 2011
Week 31
Dear Sweet Pea,
Today I am 30 weeks along, so 3/4 of the way there and only 10 weeks to go! I still can't believe how fast its going by!
This week you'll be about 3.5 pounds and around 18 inches (40 cm) long. Your lungs are maturing quite a bit, and you can pee now! You might even be able to see, although its pretty dark in there. You can recognize several voices by now, and respond to sounds and light near my belly.
I am doing well, but am battling another cold right now :( The aches and pains of the 3rd trimester are definitely here! Its getting more and more uncomfortable to work, where I'm standing all the time, and its getting harder to sleep as well. Finding a position that is comfortable for any length of time is no easy feat! I feel tired quite often, and sometimes feel breathless since you're taking up some of my lung space!
In other news, I have now secured someone to be my replacement while I stay home with you for a little while. At this point I'm planning to take 7 months off, but we'll just see how things go. Its a huge relief to have found someone that I trust to treat my clients while I'm away. Her contract got signed this past Tuesday, so its official now, even though I had her picked out a few weeks ago.
And now for the 30 week belly picture!
Today I am 30 weeks along, so 3/4 of the way there and only 10 weeks to go! I still can't believe how fast its going by!
This week you'll be about 3.5 pounds and around 18 inches (40 cm) long. Your lungs are maturing quite a bit, and you can pee now! You might even be able to see, although its pretty dark in there. You can recognize several voices by now, and respond to sounds and light near my belly.
I am doing well, but am battling another cold right now :( The aches and pains of the 3rd trimester are definitely here! Its getting more and more uncomfortable to work, where I'm standing all the time, and its getting harder to sleep as well. Finding a position that is comfortable for any length of time is no easy feat! I feel tired quite often, and sometimes feel breathless since you're taking up some of my lung space!
In other news, I have now secured someone to be my replacement while I stay home with you for a little while. At this point I'm planning to take 7 months off, but we'll just see how things go. Its a huge relief to have found someone that I trust to treat my clients while I'm away. Her contract got signed this past Tuesday, so its official now, even though I had her picked out a few weeks ago.
And now for the 30 week belly picture!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Week 29
Dear Sweet Pea,
This week you weigh over 2.5 pounds and are about 37cm long from head to toe. You're starting to plump up now, and you should have eyelashes and a good head of hair. Your brain development is increasing in preparation for life in the big world!
As for me, it's starting to get uncomfortable to stand at work, especially if its a long or busy day. Luckily I am going for my own massage treatments every two weeks. You have been pretty active and I feel you moving around a lot. You were really rocking out during the Bon Jovi concert last night!
This week you weigh over 2.5 pounds and are about 37cm long from head to toe. You're starting to plump up now, and you should have eyelashes and a good head of hair. Your brain development is increasing in preparation for life in the big world!
As for me, it's starting to get uncomfortable to stand at work, especially if its a long or busy day. Luckily I am going for my own massage treatments every two weeks. You have been pretty active and I feel you moving around a lot. You were really rocking out during the Bon Jovi concert last night!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Mexico!
Dear Sweet Pea,
Daddy and I got back from our trip to Mexico a few days ago, and we had a fabulous time! The weather was sunny and warm, and we spent a lot of time relaxing by the pool, which was just what we needed! We did venture out a few times, to check out the sights and enjoy one excursion. We even bought you a little outfit to commemorate that you were there too, even though you were still in my belly! It was nice to have some quality time together, away from our busy lives at home. We came back tanned and refreshed. Here are few photos from our trip:
Daddy and I got back from our trip to Mexico a few days ago, and we had a fabulous time! The weather was sunny and warm, and we spent a lot of time relaxing by the pool, which was just what we needed! We did venture out a few times, to check out the sights and enjoy one excursion. We even bought you a little outfit to commemorate that you were there too, even though you were still in my belly! It was nice to have some quality time together, away from our busy lives at home. We came back tanned and refreshed. Here are few photos from our trip:
Friday, March 11, 2011
Week 27
Dear Sweet Pea,
I am 26 weeks along today and entering the last week of the second trimester! I just can't believe how fast the time is going. In only 3 months or so, we will be meeting you! Aside from coming down with a cold (the day before we leave for Mexico, of course!) and irritating back and hip pain, I'm still feeling pretty good. I have gained about 23 pounds so far!
As for you, you're now just over 2 pounds and are over a foot long from head to toe. Your eyes are probably opening around this time; up until now, they've been sealed shut. Will they be brown like Mommy's, or bright blue like Daddy's? You continue to pack on fat and are looking more and more like you will at birth. You're still quite active, and give me some good kicks sometimes!
Here's my most recent picture:
I am 26 weeks along today and entering the last week of the second trimester! I just can't believe how fast the time is going. In only 3 months or so, we will be meeting you! Aside from coming down with a cold (the day before we leave for Mexico, of course!) and irritating back and hip pain, I'm still feeling pretty good. I have gained about 23 pounds so far!
As for you, you're now just over 2 pounds and are over a foot long from head to toe. Your eyes are probably opening around this time; up until now, they've been sealed shut. Will they be brown like Mommy's, or bright blue like Daddy's? You continue to pack on fat and are looking more and more like you will at birth. You're still quite active, and give me some good kicks sometimes!
Here's my most recent picture:
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
New Due Date
Dear Sweet Pea,
I just got home from an appointment with our midwives, and they have decided to change my due date from June 15th to June 17th. At our first ultrasound, you were measuring two days behind what I thought, and at the most recent ultrasound, there were also a few measurements that were a little behind so that's what the change is based on. You are still growing perfectly normally, but its good for everyone to be on the same page (that way, I won't start thinking that I'm 2 weeks overdue if I'm really not).
So I'll post pictures and growth updates on Fridays now :)
I just got home from an appointment with our midwives, and they have decided to change my due date from June 15th to June 17th. At our first ultrasound, you were measuring two days behind what I thought, and at the most recent ultrasound, there were also a few measurements that were a little behind so that's what the change is based on. You are still growing perfectly normally, but its good for everyone to be on the same page (that way, I won't start thinking that I'm 2 weeks overdue if I'm really not).
So I'll post pictures and growth updates on Fridays now :)
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Shopping Trip
Dear Sweet Pea,
Last weekend Daddy and I took a short road trip down to Bellingham, Washington to buy a bunch of baby stuff for you. Things are so much cheaper in the states so we were excited to save a bundle. We lucked out at Target and we able to buy your crib and mattress, a stroller, a playpen, and baby carrier as well as some smaller things like crib sheets, change table pad, bottles, and soothers. We also saved over $100 alone on a breast pump for me. We still need to get a nice glider chair for all those late-night feedings! Overall we probably saved $300-$400 easily, so we think it was a pretty successful trip, not to mention a nice little getaway for us! Your room looks more like a baby room now as opposed to a guest/storage room that it was before. We even got a new light fixture, complete with dimmer switch! Not long now before we can use all of our purchases!
Last weekend Daddy and I took a short road trip down to Bellingham, Washington to buy a bunch of baby stuff for you. Things are so much cheaper in the states so we were excited to save a bundle. We lucked out at Target and we able to buy your crib and mattress, a stroller, a playpen, and baby carrier as well as some smaller things like crib sheets, change table pad, bottles, and soothers. We also saved over $100 alone on a breast pump for me. We still need to get a nice glider chair for all those late-night feedings! Overall we probably saved $300-$400 easily, so we think it was a pretty successful trip, not to mention a nice little getaway for us! Your room looks more like a baby room now as opposed to a guest/storage room that it was before. We even got a new light fixture, complete with dimmer switch! Not long now before we can use all of our purchases!
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