Baby class

Jason and I attended Holland Hospital's baby class last Saturday. It was an all-day event - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Although I've been reading a lot, I still learned quite a bit. The birthing rooms (just one room for labor, delivery, and recovery!) are very nice. They were recently remodeled and feel as homey as a hospital room can. Even Jason was enlightened by the class. He was very surprised to learn how a c-section is actually done. I guess I just assumed he knew the procedure, but he was quite shocked to learn that they actually cut through the lower abdomen area to get to the baby. We're just hoping that we won't get first-hand experience with it!

Baby is definitely getting stronger. Sometimes I think we have a wild child, judging by the amount of movement I feel. I must admit, though, that I love feeling those kicks. It's reassuring to know that our baby is growing and moving. One of my favorite hobbies now is to lay on the couch and watch my stomach move (way better than watching tv these days!). On the surface, Jason seems to think I'm crazy, but I know that he's getting into it, too. He's even started talking to the baby from time to time.

My belly is growing, too. It's seems like just within the last couple of weeks people are really starting to ask when I'm due. The guys at work are now comparing my belly to theirs, telling me that I'm almost ready to compete! It does get a little uncomfortable at times. I certainly cannot eat as much in one sitting as I used to. I get that uncomfortably full feeling, only it takes much longer to go away. So, I'm eating smaller meals, but snack more frequently.

Thankfully, though, I really haven't experienced too many other negative pregnancy effects. I can't believe that I'm due in only 9 weeks! Yikes.



31 weeks