Today, I am sending my mom a copy of the Bradley's Method to Husband Coached Childbirth. I am hoping she will take the time to read it and that it will help her understand our choice.
Last time my parents were here for a visit, they asked about delivery and I told them about our choice for natural childbirth. Saying that their response lacked enthusiasm may be an understatement. All my mom could talk about was how sometimes you just have to have a c-section and that my dad fainted in the delivery room and never stayed. (she also kept saying "your poor husband will have to be in the room..."). I explained to her that I totally understand that it is a very different experience for everybody and sometimes a c-section is a necessity, but I also mentioned that I am an optimistic person and I want to be well-prepared for a natural childbirth, and that I will keep praying for everything to go well and for our child to come into this world naturally. I also said that if something goes wrong, we will be open to alternatives, but it will only be under certain circumstances. I was a little hurt, I must confess, because even though I tried to explain things and keep an open mind, she solely focused on the negative things that can happen and how it went a certain way for her.
A couple of days later, I decided that I would send her a copy of the Bradley's Method. I don't know if she will read it or not, but at least I will have tried to share our choices with her.
Next step: explain that nobody will be allowed at the hospital until the baby is born (except my husband, of course)... My in-laws were very understanding about it; I'm not sure how my parents will react to this.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
It's bouncing!
Since last week, not only does our little one enjoy kicking his mommy's belly, he also seems to be enjoying bouncing all around immensly. It still surprises me to see my belly move all around, go up and down, and get kicked by little feet and hands at the same time, but I must confess that I love it. It is definitely one of the most precious things I have experienced with this pregnancy. Knowing that he is in there, moving around, having some fun, just makes every day so much better. Also, he seems to know exactly when I wake up at night and in the morning, and always makes sure to give me a little kick before I get out of bed.
I am definitely enjoying this time of the pregnancy, and at the same time I cannot wait to meet our little one! I may have no idea what he looks like, but I still feel like I already know him so well.
We also had another doctor's appointment yesterday. I say "we", though for the first time ever I was the only one to go to the doctor. It's not that my sweet husband did not want to go, but he had been sick for the past couple of days and did not want to get everybody around sick too. The check-up went very well. My weight gain still seems to be under control, and I passed the glucose test last Friday so that made me very happy. The baby's heartbeat was still good, though it was not always easy to hear because he was moving around so much :)
Apparently, from now on we have to have a check-up every two weeks... which makes all of this even more real and closer, I guess. There are days when I'm ready to panic, thinking of all the things that still need to be done (have I mentioned that my father-in-law has decided to redo our kitchen?), and there are days when I'm just ready for the baby to come out. I guess that's pretty classic when the third trimester is just around the corner :)
I think it's about time to pick up a name for the little one... Benjamin Scott Emhof is definitely my favorite, though it's still open for debate. We will see what the daddy decides :)
I am definitely enjoying this time of the pregnancy, and at the same time I cannot wait to meet our little one! I may have no idea what he looks like, but I still feel like I already know him so well.
We also had another doctor's appointment yesterday. I say "we", though for the first time ever I was the only one to go to the doctor. It's not that my sweet husband did not want to go, but he had been sick for the past couple of days and did not want to get everybody around sick too. The check-up went very well. My weight gain still seems to be under control, and I passed the glucose test last Friday so that made me very happy. The baby's heartbeat was still good, though it was not always easy to hear because he was moving around so much :)
Apparently, from now on we have to have a check-up every two weeks... which makes all of this even more real and closer, I guess. There are days when I'm ready to panic, thinking of all the things that still need to be done (have I mentioned that my father-in-law has decided to redo our kitchen?), and there are days when I'm just ready for the baby to come out. I guess that's pretty classic when the third trimester is just around the corner :)
I think it's about time to pick up a name for the little one... Benjamin Scott Emhof is definitely my favorite, though it's still open for debate. We will see what the daddy decides :)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Colorful Cloth Diapers!
There have been a few things that have made me ridiculously happy lately, one of them is receiving the baby's cloth diapers!!!
I decided to go with the one-size Fuzzi Bunz and they now come in awesome colors! I tried to keep to more neutral ones - thankfully they had a lot! :)
I orderd Fuzzi Bunz "special package," which also came with a travel diaper bag, two pail liners, laundry product and cloth wipes....!
I decided to go with the one-size Fuzzi Bunz and they now come in awesome colors! I tried to keep to more neutral ones - thankfully they had a lot! :)
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| Box of 18 |
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| the yellow ones are called "Mac&Cheese"... just saying :) |
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Almost through week 24!
And my husband and co-workers told me this week that the baby had moved higher in my belly and was definitely growing... so I decided to take some pictures.
I also had my first panic attack today... but this deserves its very own post :)
I also had my first panic attack today... but this deserves its very own post :)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Doctor's appointment - February 10, 2011
We had another baby appointment on Thursday with Dr. Price. As Kalen mentioned it, it was for sure our shortest visit ever - which is fine with us :)
The baby is doing good; apparently I measure the right size (whatever that may mean :) ); his heartbeat is at 140 for now and should be decreasing in the coming weeks as he keeps growing bigger. We could hear him move while listening to his heartbeat, and it confirmed what I already thought: that baby is quite the active one!
My blood pressure is good; my weight is good - I am definitely weighing more than Kalen now!... though he keeps gaining some pounds too, apparently (I am so thankful for having a husband who agrees to gain some sympathy weight along with me :D).
Dr. Price gave us her direct number as well as her pager number, because she said we are getting closer and she wants us to be able to reach her if anything happens (I wanted to tell her: "Lady, thank you very much but that baby is not popping out anytime soon; I am NOT ready yet :P"... but I kept quiet, and just smiled and waved).
Oh! And the baby has actually reached 24 weeks today which makes him "viable" now; again, whatever that may mean. (All I know is that it's a good news, so I'm happy with that :)).
In the "other news" section, he started kicking last week and now can't stop doing it... He even discovered last night that he could kick mommy while she is trying to sleep - he and I may have to have a talk about this... :) He does also kick when I'm reading Winnie the Pooh to him; I guess he already has good taste in literature :)
Because we are getting closer (I guess we are three weeks away from the third trimester...!), our appointments will now be every three weeks.
Oh, and don't ask if we have picked a name... cause we have not :)
The baby is doing good; apparently I measure the right size (whatever that may mean :) ); his heartbeat is at 140 for now and should be decreasing in the coming weeks as he keeps growing bigger. We could hear him move while listening to his heartbeat, and it confirmed what I already thought: that baby is quite the active one!
My blood pressure is good; my weight is good - I am definitely weighing more than Kalen now!... though he keeps gaining some pounds too, apparently (I am so thankful for having a husband who agrees to gain some sympathy weight along with me :D).
Dr. Price gave us her direct number as well as her pager number, because she said we are getting closer and she wants us to be able to reach her if anything happens (I wanted to tell her: "Lady, thank you very much but that baby is not popping out anytime soon; I am NOT ready yet :P"... but I kept quiet, and just smiled and waved).
Oh! And the baby has actually reached 24 weeks today which makes him "viable" now; again, whatever that may mean. (All I know is that it's a good news, so I'm happy with that :)).
In the "other news" section, he started kicking last week and now can't stop doing it... He even discovered last night that he could kick mommy while she is trying to sleep - he and I may have to have a talk about this... :) He does also kick when I'm reading Winnie the Pooh to him; I guess he already has good taste in literature :)
Because we are getting closer (I guess we are three weeks away from the third trimester...!), our appointments will now be every three weeks.
Oh, and don't ask if we have picked a name... cause we have not :)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week 22
Last week was a pretty eventful week. I think the most special thing that took place was that I started feeling the baby kicking. I had felt him move and wiggle around before; even push back when people were bothering him and pocking him. But last week, he most definitely started kicking at random times.
The first time it happened (I think it was Tuesday), I thought to myself: "Funny, I feel like my heart is throbbing in my lower belly. I hope the baby is ok." As it happened again shortly after, I started wondering why I had that throbbing feeling and then also wondered if I was suffering from a giant gas problem (I know, I know... :-) ). It took me about half a day to realize that I was doing completely fine and that I was actually being kicked from the inside. Since then, he has not really stopped kicking. Mostly in the mornings and afternoons, and once at night so far. Though it still does feel a little weird, I have to confess that I really enjoy the feeling so far. It is pretty amazing.
The other thing that happened last week is that I received the cloth diapers. I guess for most people there is nothing really exciting about this, but I must confess that it totally made my day. First of all, they are so very cute in all their different colors (I need to take a picture)! And, secondly, it just makes me happy that I took this decision and went ahead and ordered what we needed. Not a lot of people around me seem to be very supportive of my cloth-diapers choice. I've gotten some weird looks; some giggles; and some people who just said that I'll never hold on to it and will give up very quickly. I know it's going to be more work than disposable diapers; and I know it will be gross most of the time, and that it will require a good organization and some adjustements... But I'm ready for it. I do believe that cloth diapers are healthier for babies, and they are also less expensive (especially if you plan to have more than one baby). I guess I kind of look at it like I look at natural childbirth... It requires preparation; it may be time-consuming, and exhausting at times, but in the end, it is all worth it, both for the baby and us. And I am very thankful that one of my friends' sister has been using cloth diapers with her daughter who is now 18 months (she has been so very supportive and encouraging; and has given me LOTS of advice); and also that my mother-in-law (who will be helping me with the baby when I have to go back to work) supports that choice.
I think that's about all for last week. We have our monthly check-up on Thursday and I hope that everything will go well!
The first time it happened (I think it was Tuesday), I thought to myself: "Funny, I feel like my heart is throbbing in my lower belly. I hope the baby is ok." As it happened again shortly after, I started wondering why I had that throbbing feeling and then also wondered if I was suffering from a giant gas problem (I know, I know... :-) ). It took me about half a day to realize that I was doing completely fine and that I was actually being kicked from the inside. Since then, he has not really stopped kicking. Mostly in the mornings and afternoons, and once at night so far. Though it still does feel a little weird, I have to confess that I really enjoy the feeling so far. It is pretty amazing.
The other thing that happened last week is that I received the cloth diapers. I guess for most people there is nothing really exciting about this, but I must confess that it totally made my day. First of all, they are so very cute in all their different colors (I need to take a picture)! And, secondly, it just makes me happy that I took this decision and went ahead and ordered what we needed. Not a lot of people around me seem to be very supportive of my cloth-diapers choice. I've gotten some weird looks; some giggles; and some people who just said that I'll never hold on to it and will give up very quickly. I know it's going to be more work than disposable diapers; and I know it will be gross most of the time, and that it will require a good organization and some adjustements... But I'm ready for it. I do believe that cloth diapers are healthier for babies, and they are also less expensive (especially if you plan to have more than one baby). I guess I kind of look at it like I look at natural childbirth... It requires preparation; it may be time-consuming, and exhausting at times, but in the end, it is all worth it, both for the baby and us. And I am very thankful that one of my friends' sister has been using cloth diapers with her daughter who is now 18 months (she has been so very supportive and encouraging; and has given me LOTS of advice); and also that my mother-in-law (who will be helping me with the baby when I have to go back to work) supports that choice.
I think that's about all for last week. We have our monthly check-up on Thursday and I hope that everything will go well!
Mid Pregnancy Pictures
My sister Rynelle (she is actually one of my sister-in-law; but I always refer to them all as sisters, because they really are like sisters to me) is a photographer. And, may I say, an amazing one! So, when I got pregnant, I asked her if she would take a couple of pictures along the way, and she was pretty excited about the idea. We got together about three weeks ago for the mid-pregnancy photoshoot (I was actually just 21 weeks). That day, it was just me and her (and the baby :)); but the hubby will be included next time (which will probably take place around 36 weeks or something.
Here are a couple of the pictures.
Here are a couple of the pictures.
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