Apparently I am huge since people keep asking me if I am due any day and they always look quite surprised/concerned when I say the due date is March 20. Then people like to ask questions like "are you sure you're going to make it?" lol - I don't feel huge though and I wouldn't say I am all that uncomfortable so I am thankful for that.
I am starting to feel more ready for the baby too. I am sure there is still loads of stuff we "need" but I think we could make due with what we have now if we needed to (although a few more things would certainly be nice). I am really looking forward to my baby showers and so excited to share this exciting time with my friends and family.
We are really enjoying our Bradley class and I am so glad we decided to take it. It is a big time commitment but I love all the information and it gives me a lot of confidence that we can do a lot to positively influence the birthing process. We have learned so many great maneuvers and exercises to do for pain relief, labor, pushing, and to help the baby get positioned correctly.
Jesse has been enjoying "The Baby Owners Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting tips, and Advice on First Year Maintenance" which was recommended to him by another engineer friend (thanks Brandon!). It is so funny (ie "installing a diaper" and "taking the baby to the service provider") but useful at the same time. I have started reading "A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" - it has really great information about all the medical interventions that are used today and the pros and cons of each and when and why they are used. It definitely reinforces my desire for a natural, unmedicated birth but gives good advice (backed by studies) in case intervention is necessary.
Now picture Time!
31 weeks
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