05/29/2004

Started filling out the baby journal today. Between the print journal and our Wiki (now this blog), baby will have a lot of information on when she was growing. Nothing interesting at the doctors this week.

05/28/2004

Went out to dinner with Aunt Chris today. Alan broke the news to her that we were going to go solo through the delivery. She understood completely and I felt better about it. Labor seems to be a time to worry about how I feel and what will work best for me and baby. If I'm at all uncomfortable, the risk of delaying the birth is greater and that causes stress on the whole situation. Not a good thing and not something I was comfortable with.

05/26/2004

Went out to lunch today with Carole, director at Carver. We had a good time and she gave us the most beautiful quilt. It was such a thoughtful gift and I know baby's going to use it for years.

05/23/2004

Going to pack the suitcase today and finish putting the stuff away in the nursery.

05/19/2004

Doctor's appointment today - nothing new, no dilation.

05/16/2004

Today I got all the thank you notes done and put away all the clothing and a good chunk of the other things. Alan finished painting the nursery and he moved the dresser in place so I could start getting everything in it's spot. It's getting so close now, I'm glad to have everything falling into place.

05/15/2004

The big shower is today. I'll be rushing home after yoga to shower and change. It should be fun. Hope it isn't too hot. That's my one fear - sweating profusely! When it's cool out, I'm my usual self, but once the temp gets up there, I'm a mess!

Well, it wasn't too hot at all. In fact, everything was wonderful. We both had a great time seeing everyone and we received lots of beautiful gifts. Auntie Chris, Uma Thea, and Jador Eddie did a fantastic job and we're very appreciative of their efforts.

05/13/2004

Today my work had a shower for me. It was really fun. We had lunch at The Stoneforge Tavern - everyone had dessert. They all got me the Fisher Price portable swing and then everyone got individual gifts. Baby's going to have some fun things to play with, but she'll have to ask daddy if he can share the "baby's first laptop".

05/10/2004

Our last ultrasound. The technician was really nice and broke some rules to let us get a video of the session. It's very cool! and she sounds like she's on target with the weight - 5 lbs. 5 oz.

05/08/2004

Today we went to a breastfeeding class at the hospital. It was really good. The nurse didn't overwhelm us with information, but gave practical tips and mostly let us know that we wouldn't leave the hospital without either feeling comfortable with nursing or having access to someone who would help.

05/03/2004

I can understand why women are more than ready to have the baby after the last month. Things are finally starting to get "uncomfortable". At first the kicking is exciting- a good sign that the baby is healthy and inside. Now it's becoming less so; especially at 3am It is nice for Alan to be able to feel them so easily now. It's also cool when you can see my belly move all over the place.

Tonight we have our 2nd childbirth class. I think we're going to see the movie of the birth. It's supposed to be really graphic. Should be gross and frightening... just kidding. Don't think it's anything we haven't seen before. The real test is when it's live and in our faces! Next week we start to get really busy.

Well, it was a little frightening, because the difference is that I'm now picturing myself going through a similar situation in the not-to-distant future. Yes, I know it will all be fine when it's over, but that doesn't mean there isn't a scariness to it all.

05/02/2004

Went to the outlets today to exchange a couple of outfits, since we now know baby will be a lot smaller than we thought. Also bought a nursing bra - main reason for going.

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