I am finally at 30 weeks and feeling great. Ms. Peanut says hello! (I guess that's what she says since my belly just lurched forward:)
I have been feeling pretty good for the most part. Except on the weekends after David and I finish working on his family's home. I'm exhausted and hurt in places I didn't know I had. GOODNESS!
We've been weekend warriors for the past few months, getting the place ready for us to move into. It's been a daunting task but this weekend we made some real progress with the help of our friends, Denise, Lisa and Terri.
With some help next weekend and David and Terri's husband Russ tiling soon we should be in there by Thanksgiving weekend. I will be so relieved once we are. I need to start nesting! :)
Speaking of, Ms. Peanut's room is almost set up. I just need to get her outfits washed and put away.
David and I will be attending our 3rd of 6 child birthing classes tonight. So far its been good. We saw the dreaded video last week...YIKES!
When you think about all the stuff women have to go through to have a child, not to mention what they put themselves through... its almost comical...
Soooo, I've been thinking about having natural child birth! I know, I know! SHHHHHHHH! I don't want to hear it from you who say "DON'T," unless you have gone that route.
A friend of mine's reaction was, "Natural! Are you nuts? Say it with me E-P-I-D-U-R-A-L!" Guuuuuurl, you are going to need it believe me you are going to want to "enjoy" this time. Believe me I have 2 kids."
At this, I had to laugh. What part of docs, nurses and your wonderful partner looking at you in your most compromised position EVER, enjoyment? Yes, the end result is, but come on! Nothing could make the process enjoyable, least of all a needle in my back and being so numb that you don't know you just...well, for those of you who have not had children...I'll let you do your own research.
Don't get me wrong I'm not ruling it out completely. If I get to a point where I feel like I need to revel in the process for comfort sake because the pain wall is way to high, fine. But its not my first choice. So with that I am now looking for Doulas to help us through the process. I'm excited and interested to see if I can do it.
Say a prayer for us if you will. This year has been a whirlwind so far and I am sure the next 10 weeks, not to mention, the next 18 years will be as well. :)
Til next time.
