Breast Feeding Class

We went to the Breastfeeding class on Monday Night. Oh Boy! It convinced me that I'm really not excited about doing it. But, it's free. That's probably the biggest factor as to why I'm going to do it. He will be Booby Fed. We had a baby doll for a prop, she talked about resources, then we watched a video. Whenever these classes have introductions, I've noticed that all the women introduce themselves, and then say "and this is my husband...". Guess we want people to know that we're not having a baby in Sin! Also, all the men were not really paying attention to the instructor. Instead they would read the handouts or play with the doll. It was good to get the information, but I already know I'll probably have to see a Lactation Consultant after the baby is born to make sure he's latching on properly.

I also finally decided to try on the Maternity Briefs last night that Wanda got me a while ago. Currently I can still wear the Maternity Bikinis. I still can't believe how BIG they were! The Elastic Band goes all the way under my boobs! Of course they're also White. Jay said I looked like an Oompah Loompah!


I looked in the Mirror, and I did look like one! AAHHHHH! I'm definitely going to hold out on these briefs unless I absolutely have to wear them!

8 Months

Wow! I can't believe I'm 8 months pregnant this week! I'm going to try and take a week off before my due date (March 6th). Therefore, I only have 6 more weeks of work left! It's getting so close and I don't feel ready for the baby yet. I had a dream that he had dark hair on his head. Although, I really am curious as to what he looks like.

This past weekend Jay and I went to IKEA to get a smaller desk so that we could move it into our bedroom. Course we bought more stuff than just the desk (always seems to happen). But, we found a couple of things for the baby's room. One was these small square white shadow boxes that I was able to put Sail Boat Ornaments in them. They fit perfectly. We were able to re-arrange things. Now all we need is the Glider from Jenny and to put up the Sail Boats and convert the comforter into a Wall Hanging. Later, I caught Jay just standing in the doorway looking in the baby's room a couple of times. It was cute.

I also had this weird dream last night. I was given a martini that had Anchovies and Green Olives in it. I thought it was really good and wanted another one. I know, eeewwww. I also had a craving at dinner last night. Some women have a craving and have their husbands go to the grocery store or fast food place to pick up some kind of fattening food. Mine was weird. I had Jay make me frozen corn with Lime Juice, Butter, and Salt! It was soo GUUUDDDD! Jay was amazed I ate it all (this is after I ate my dinner)..apparently he used half of the bag of corn! I do, though, have to have something sweet every day.

It's funny. People are still suspecting and finally asking if I'm pregnant. My Dental Hygenist even asked when I HAD the baby.

Next Monday we will have our Booby Feeding Class. I'll post how that goes.

30 Weeks

Saturday, we had our all day Childbirth Preparation Class.  It went from 9am to 5pm.  Ick.  If we didn’t go to this class, we would have to do four 3-hour night classes instead.  Plus, this class had Child Car Seat Installation with the CHP.  

Jay and I go to class and we find out our baby is the youngest one there (and my stomach was the smallest one there).  Everyone was due in late January or Mid February!  I think January is cutting it too close!  I wanted to attend this class early just in case the baby came early, didn’t know if a class would be full, and I wasn’t sure if it would interfere with the Baby Shower.

The instructor talked a lot about the process of labor.  And we only did one breathing technique.  No relaxation or visualizing exercises.  It was OK.  Guess it was more of an eye opener as to what’s going to be happening to your body.  Ugh.  Give me the Epidural!  Guess I’ll see how long I can stand the pain.

With the Breathing technique, it helped that I used to lift weights.  I think I’m better focused now then before I used to lift weights.  Especially when Jay got to clip a clothes pin on my body (and make me hold an ice cube) while I tried to take the focus off the pinching pain!  You know he enjoyed that.  The only time I swatted his hand away was when he put it on my nose…that really hurt since he put it on the tip of my nose (a little skin and a little cartilage)!

Also, I had to go to the dentist today.  Wednesday I felt a sharp pain in my upper right molar when I bit down on something.  I find out that I have a cracked filling and small cavity on the same tooth.  But, they can’t do anything about it til I have the baby.  ARGH!  I made an appt for April 18th, hoping I can get this taken care of ASAP.  Hopefully it won’t be a problem while the baby is one month old.  Don’t know how I will be with the baby by then.

29 weeks

I babysat Emma this week for Jenny. I decided to take her to the Children's Discovery Museum. As you can see here, we did face painting and made corn husk dolls. Emma made the doll mostly by herself. I just added the hair and wings. We had a good time and I think she burned off some of her energy!


I also bought a couple of things for the baby....eek! I have not gotten anything for the baby (except pacifier holders) til now. I'm only now starting to get the "how adorable" feeling when I see the baby clothes. I never felt this urge before. I think it was because I kept thinking it was months away from having a baby. Now things are getting closer.

The first one is a jacket I found at Baby Gap...Whull..my excuse is that it was on Sale....I never saw a jacket like it in such a small size! I thought it would be good jacket for dress up.

The second one, I used my Xmas money that Popo and Uncle Harry gave me. I saw this at Motherhood Maternity and decided to splurge on this diaper bag backpack. It's similar to the name brand one called "Petunia Picklebottom". Petunia's ones sell for $150! I got mine for $40! It's hard to see in the pic, but's it has an oriental design and it seems like the fabric is made of silk.

Then I was at Walmart..ever since Wanda gave me a couple of Carter's baby clothes with Griaffes on it, I've been so into Carter's Griaffes! They are so cute! They have dotted eyes! so, I had to get this one since you can use it either as a gown or seperate the legs.