What's up with your baby? She's starting to get ready for her big debut, tipping the scales at three-and-a-half to four pounds and topping out at 15 to 17 inches. In these past few weeks, it's all about practice, practice, practice as she hones the skills she'll need to thrive outside the womb — from swallowing and breathing to kicking and sucking. In anticipation of that momentous transition to mouth feeding, your baby's digestive system is all set and ready to go. And though you're weeks away from D-day, your baby's looking more and more like a newborn: As fat accumulates under her skin, it's no longer transparent and is now opaque.
Childbirth classes, Infant first aid, summer concerts, maternity photos and baby shower preparation... I think that sums up the last two weeks! I do need to keep todays post rather short due to the fact that the baby shower will begin at my house in about 7 hours! I will share pictures and stories on the 33 weeks post - I am SO EXCITED!!
Thor and I did attend our first of two childbirth classes. The take-away- its going to really, really, really hurt but don't tense up or it will hurt more. Right- no problem! In all seriousness, for some unknown reason, I do not have a lot of fear or anxiety about labour at this point- I figure that it can't last forever and I have no choice that the process has to happen at some point, so why worry about it... I'm sure Ill change my tune in about 7 weeks and all bravery will be out the window!
It was fun to watch Thor soak in all the information from not only the childbirth class but also the infant first aid and CPR class we took. He always has such insightful comments and questions after each class and after 10 years I still love to see how is brain works and processes. I am so excited to see him interact with our daughter in less than two months - he is going to be such a caring, thoughtful and attentive dad!
I did have a doc appointment during week 31. Everything was measuring well including my belly size, weight (up 21lbs!), blood pressure and so forth. The only slight concern is that baby girl is still breach (head up) in her womb room. While there is still time for her to go head down, I just have this feeling in my gut (pun not intended), that she is pretty darn cozy and not planning on flipping around any time soon. They scheduled a growth ultrasound for 34 weeks to check on her measurements, position and if it looks like she might consider turning for us. To be honest, I have a lot more anxiety about a possible c-section than I do a natural labor- even though I know it is incredibly safe and performed routinely. A C is just not what I had envisioned and if we go that route I will definitely need some mental readjustments! Thor has been a great support and I know that in the end, our family story will be my favorite story.
Thor and I were so excited that Rosalie Black, our awesome wedding photographer, offered to do some maternity photos for us. I am not sure that I would have scheduled them otherwise, we have had a lot of photos take in the past 18 months, but I am really glad we did. We have just received some sneak peak shots from Rosalie and they are amazing- I am looking forward to seeing the rest!
Time to shower and start the baby celebration day! Get your hats and fascinators on ladies!
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