Tom and I were not going to take birthing classes because we figured we would figure it out when it happened, but last weekend we signed up to go Friday and Saturday. They would give us good information and we would get a tour of the birthing facility, so we thought it would be nice. It was a long 2 days, but worth it. There was SO much information that Tom nor I are going to remember, but the breathing techniques will hopefully help.
First, I think I should have seen the birthing video before we decided to get pregnant. I don't really know how in the world I am going to do that part. I think I was in denial hoping that it would be quick, easy and painless, but after watching the video, I don't think that is reality. I know, everyone tells you that it could be really long or short or somewhere in between. I was just thinking that I would be quick, wishful thinking. As I watched the woman in the video walk around, cringing in pain, and then having to push the child out, looks like a lot of work, but well worth it.
Second, I don't know what I am going to do about the epidural. I know it would make it easier, but after hearing about some of the issues, I am not sure how I feel about getting one. I am a wuss, so I will probably get it, but I am actually going to try without one. Wish me luck on that one!!!
Finally, I love the hospital we are going to deliver at. We get our own, big rooms with a chair that folds out very nicely for Tom to sleep in. The nurses seem very nice and the place is very clean and big. It should be a wonderful experience. Too bad they won't let us bring dogs there so that Summer could share in the experience with us. Good thing she can stay at Grandma & Grandpa's.
May 12, 2009
May 11, 2009
Slumber Party!
On Thursday night my mom and I went to stay at my sister-in-laws house the night before the City Wide Woodbury Garage Sales and have a slumber party with my niece Mallory. I was very excited to spend some time with the 2 of them. Mallory was very excited to get to have us spend the night and have popcorn with us. She was a bit more excited to have grandma over for the night than me, but it was still a good time. We had popcorn and got our list ready for where we were going to go the next morning.
Kristie, my mom and I went to garage sales from 8-12. We told Mallory we were going to run boring errands so that she wouldn't want to go with. It is harder to bring children along when you are going to garage sales. I got quite a few things for Kendra and some free maternity clothes for myself. It is so busy when you go there on Friday morning. All of the people looking for the same great deals as us. Everyone bought a few things so that was nice!
We then went back to Kristie's to eat lunch and spend some time with Mallory. She was more excited to spend time with me that afternoon. We played in her play room as she told me a wonderful story about going to Hawaii. Out of the blue, as she was putting on one of her many necklaces she said "This necklace is from Hawaii".
Quite surprised I asked "Have you ever been to Hawaii?".
Mallory replied "Yes, my daddy took me there a long time ago".
I asked "Really? Didn't your mommy go?"
Her answer "No, she went to a boring place where other mommies go".
She is just so funny and her imagination is so great. I love to hear her stories, but now I start to wonder when is she telling me the truth!
It was a great day and we had a lot of fun.
Kristie, my mom and I went to garage sales from 8-12. We told Mallory we were going to run boring errands so that she wouldn't want to go with. It is harder to bring children along when you are going to garage sales. I got quite a few things for Kendra and some free maternity clothes for myself. It is so busy when you go there on Friday morning. All of the people looking for the same great deals as us. Everyone bought a few things so that was nice!
We then went back to Kristie's to eat lunch and spend some time with Mallory. She was more excited to spend time with me that afternoon. We played in her play room as she told me a wonderful story about going to Hawaii. Out of the blue, as she was putting on one of her many necklaces she said "This necklace is from Hawaii".
Quite surprised I asked "Have you ever been to Hawaii?".
Mallory replied "Yes, my daddy took me there a long time ago".
I asked "Really? Didn't your mommy go?"
Her answer "No, she went to a boring place where other mommies go".
She is just so funny and her imagination is so great. I love to hear her stories, but now I start to wonder when is she telling me the truth!
It was a great day and we had a lot of fun.
May 10, 2009
Just 9 1/2 weeks to go!
Well, I still don't have the pictures posted for the last blog, but I will get there soon! We have been pretty busy lately and it is not going to slow down for the rest of the month. Lots has been going on...
Last Monday was a hard day for me. I did not feel Kendra move at all, so I called my doctor. Feeling like I was being an over reactive mother tried to down play the fear I was feeling. Once the nurse called back I had felt her kick twice in 5 minutes...after I had pushed on my belly for about 5 minutes. They figured it was best for me to see my doctor, so I went in, thinking it would be quick. She would hear the heartbeat and she would say "Everything is just fine. Most 1st time mothers panic", but she didn't. She said, before even hearing the heartbeat, "You are going to the hospital to get and NST (Non-Stress Test). " That wasn't what I needed to hear. It just made me a little more panicked. She did hear Kendra's heartbeat right away, which was a relief.
I was actually supposed to be on my way to my 1st Baby Shower, but I had to take a detour to the hospital. I know was the best thing, but I didn't want to hear any bad news. After 20 minutes of being monitored, they said "Everything looks good!" That was the best news that I heard that day!!!
So, off to my shower I went. My supervisor was hosting it for me at her house and everyone waited the extra hour for me to show up. We had a blast, played some fun games, ate great food, and opened many presents. It was a relaxing end to a stressful day!
I no longer think how nice it would be if Kendra would just stop moving so that I could fall asleep. It is now more relaxing to feel her move around before I fall asleep! Let's just hope she likes to sleep at night when she is outside of my womb!
Last Monday was a hard day for me. I did not feel Kendra move at all, so I called my doctor. Feeling like I was being an over reactive mother tried to down play the fear I was feeling. Once the nurse called back I had felt her kick twice in 5 minutes...after I had pushed on my belly for about 5 minutes. They figured it was best for me to see my doctor, so I went in, thinking it would be quick. She would hear the heartbeat and she would say "Everything is just fine. Most 1st time mothers panic", but she didn't. She said, before even hearing the heartbeat, "You are going to the hospital to get and NST (Non-Stress Test). " That wasn't what I needed to hear. It just made me a little more panicked. She did hear Kendra's heartbeat right away, which was a relief.
I was actually supposed to be on my way to my 1st Baby Shower, but I had to take a detour to the hospital. I know was the best thing, but I didn't want to hear any bad news. After 20 minutes of being monitored, they said "Everything looks good!" That was the best news that I heard that day!!!
So, off to my shower I went. My supervisor was hosting it for me at her house and everyone waited the extra hour for me to show up. We had a blast, played some fun games, ate great food, and opened many presents. It was a relaxing end to a stressful day!
I no longer think how nice it would be if Kendra would just stop moving so that I could fall asleep. It is now more relaxing to feel her move around before I fall asleep! Let's just hope she likes to sleep at night when she is outside of my womb!
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