Well - we're really winding down to the end - I hope! It's not that I'm not feeling well, I'm just really excited to meet this little baby that's been moving like crazy inside!! Actually, I'm still feeling pretty good. Just minor complaints: back aches at work, heartburn/acid reflux while sleeping and my hips are definitely getting ready for birth - they're starting to throb.
We had our maternity ward tour last week and we are really encouraged by the hospital. It is a very small and private wing that is completely closed off from the rest of the hospital (which means top security for the baby). They have some neat programs in place. One that has really sparked our interest is a program called "Baby First." Basically, after the baby is born, the doctor checks the baby out to be sure it's healthy - then mom, dad & baby get to be alone for an hour. It's supposed to be very good for getting a jump-start on breastfeeding because the baby can eat right away. And, it's a great bonding time for the 3 of us. So, we're taking advantage of that for sure. We can bring in our family whenever we'd like, but they suggest we have some time just the 3 of us to bond. Then, when that hour is up the doctor and nurses take the baby away to do all of the weighing, checking, measuring & circumcision (if it's a boy).
Last week was pretty busy with some training for new stuff at work and appointments like the maternity ward tour. This week, I only have a doctor's appointment and the cable company is coming - that is enough for me.
Over the weekend I cleaned all of the floors and dusted the upstairs of the house. I just need to tackle the study next. It's been our overflow of boxes and stuff. So, that's my goal for this weekend. I'd like to get the boxes unpacked before the baby arrives. Oh, and Eric has been working on stripping and sanding a dresser that he's had for a while. He's going to paint it white to match the crib & glider and it'll go in the nursery.
That's all for now. Don't forget to vote on when you think I'll deliver!!
OK, reading these posts as you get close to delivering makes me want to go back and do it all again! (But I'm NOT!) I'm insane.
ReplyDeleteI love that your hospital has the bonding time for you guys. Definitely do that--you'll have plenty of time to visit with everyone else, but those real newborn minutes go so fast.
Don't work too hard!
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted. We think about you all the time. We can't wait either.