Hello My Name Is...

So today we had our birth class. It seemed like a waste of time until the end when they told us more about hospital policy and what the food is like. Of course I’m thinking about the food, I’m pregnant!

The best part about class was the girl next to us. She must have been fresh out of high school or still in it, but after seeing the birthing video she told her mom she didn’t want to do it anymore. Her mom said, and I quote. “It’s a little late for that now.” I had to stop myself from laughing out loud. The poor girl was panicked.

I got to try Thai food for the first time today, it was pretty good. That was lunch. Dinner was Hofbrau, which was great as usual. I ate a whole quesadilla and was still hungry, and those things are huge! I also got to see a few of my uncles and my cousin Tova. I haven’t seen her in a while, so that was fun. It was a pretty good day. :)

Hospital

Toured the hospital today, it was great! I’m so excited! They wanted my birth plan but I really don’t have one. I signed the waver for the epidural and got all the other paperwork finished. I told them the only thing I didn’t want was an episiotomy and they said they only do those in an emergency so it looks like my only wish will be followed. But if it has to happen it has to happen. I want what’s best for Avalyn, and I figure if I go in with no expectations and let the doctors do their job we’ll be fine.

Baby Shower!

So, I went to Val’s shower today, it was fun! I got to see Lindsey who I haven’t seen since graduation. Got to watch Val open some really great gifts, and she was glowing! She’s going to be an awesome mom. I can’t believe how close we’re all getting to the end. Penny could have Andy any day now. I’m due in June, and Val in July. Unbelievable.

Avalyn's Room

Matt's parents came up this weekend to help paint Avalyn's room. It's almost ready for my baby girl! All she needs now is her crib!

Massages are Overrated

So tired! Had the worst massage ever this morning. I feel worse now than I did going in. I don’t think I’ll ever have one again. Ever.

Thankfully the day was made better by a baby shower. Sandy threw a really nice shower for me and for that I am grateful. Avalyn got a lot of really nice things and I got to talk with people who I haven’t seen in a while. So, the day was salvaged. Yey!

Here are the three preggos!
Val - Penny - and yours truly!
Val is due in July, Penny at the end of May and I'm due in June. What fun!

Heart beat

This morning Ava once again woke me up before my alarm. I like it when she does, it’s a much better wake up call than that horrible alarm beep. As usual Matt put his hand on my belly for her to kick, but she didn’t, so he put his head on me instead. I started to say something but he shushed me. He was listening to her heartbeat. I am so jealous! I would love to hear that without using a Doppler. But I guess I’ll let him have that. I get to feel the kicking differently than he does, so I suppose it’s fair!

Hiccups

Once again, I was sitting on the couch minding my own business when Avalyn started kicking me. I shifted a bit since she likes my ribs so much and just relaxed to enjoy it. It seems different though. Rhythmic. I realized suddenly that she isn’t kicking me, she has hiccups! How neat! She’s a real little person in there!