We also attended the first of our classes we signed up for through the hospital; baby finance. It wasn't exactly what we thought it would be or what we were looking for, but it was good information. The class was more focused on overall finances such as making and sticking to a budget, insurance, investments, and other savings. We talked a little bit about saving for college, which frankly isn't on my mind while we are still paying off our college! We were looking for a class to talk more about the anticipated expenses involved with a baby, budgeting for daycare, etc. Our next class comes in a few weeks when we attend a six hour birthing course. I anticipate we will learn about pre-registration at the hospital, what to expect while at the hospital, information about labor and delivery, and finally a tour of the birthing unit. Our final course isn't until the day after Labor Day, which is a breastfeeding course. Hard to believe by that point, we will have less than a month until the anticipated arrival of our little girl!
The remainder of last week consisted of working on some more aspects of the nursery. We got the dresser finished up and put into place as well as the side table going next to the rocking chair. We also got the rock n play put together; the dogs weren't quite sure what to think of that! We have made it a point to let them sniff around the nursery and sniff everything as we are unpacking it and putting it together. They both like to hang out in the nursery with us when we are in there. Andrew is happy because he finally has most of his library back. There are a few baby items lingering in there, but the big stuff is all out. Our next step in the nursery is to get things hung on the walls. We are waiting on one final piece of furniture to be delivered and then we can finalize the room arrangement. It was fun to hang up a few of the dresses and things we have in her closet this weekend, every little bit makes it seem more real.
These days, she is quite active and is starting to really establish wake and sleep cycles. Typically in the morning around 9:00, she is up and pretty active and then again sometime around 2:00 PM or so. In the evening, I generally start to feel her move again around 7:00 and will feel her up until I go to bed depending on what I'm doing. Last night, she actually kept me up for the first time moving all over the place. I really hope that isn't something that continues.
This week we have another daycare center tour, and hope to make a decision about daycare after that. Other than that, there isn't a ton of exciting baby things happening this week. I'm going to try and stay out of the heat they have in the forecast for the rest of the week. I have been trying to get out at night with the dogs and get a quick walk in once it cools off. I know I need to stay active and the scale at our midwife appointment last week had me a little worried. I know I'm blowing it out of proportion and by no means have I gained a ton of weight, but I also don't want to get to that point in these last ten weeks. We go back to our midwife again on Monday for another follow up. Yes, we were just there, but we have reached the start of every other week appointments. After Labor Day, we will move to appointments every week until I deliver.
Other than the occasional swelling in my ankles, frequent trips to the bathroom, and general overall feeling of being a stuffed Thanksgiving turkey, I can't complain. Honestly, I have had a pretty easy pregnancy once the nausea subsided.
As evidence of the stuffed turkey feeling, here is the week 28 bump picture:
Week 27 for comparison
You will notice a lack of "dressed up" photos the last few weeks. Comfort is the name of the game right now. I put on makeup last week for the first time in I can't remember how long. Most days, my hair gets thrown into a hair tie and I call it a day. We have more meetings and things coming up in the next month, so I might have to start putting a little more effort into getting ready. For now, I'll stick with my yoga pants and t-shirts!
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