Back to School

Ok....I know all my recent blogs are about the baby but that is our life right now. How am I not supposed to be all consumed when there is a little miracle growing inside my body right now??!

Easter (my due date) is not too far away and my body is aware of this.....boy am I extra tired these days! Can I just say that I can't wait to just flip over in bed and not have to spend 5 minutes doing so??!! I also can't wait to be able to move quickly again. That will be very nice. However, I am still cherishing all the sweet moments of pregnancy. I'm sure it's totally different the second time around since you are so busy, so I am really enjoying this while I can. :)

Just wanted to write my thoughts down from the weekend. Khalid and I went to "Birth of Your Baby" class at the hospital yesterday. It was from 9-5 so it made for a long day, but we both feel so good after going. Plus, the day ended with the dads having to give the moms massages for the last 35 minutes. That alone made the class worth every penny! :)

I can't imagine not knowing what I now know from the class. When you talk to other moms you get a variety of stories and I love hearing about them. Each story is so special, but sometimes people make birth sound so scary to a first time mom. This class made me feel empowered. The phrase uttered the most throughout the class was "pain management." I have heard all the "hee hee hooos" in movies and on tv, but this class taught so many methods of breathing and allows the mom many options when the big day comes around. One of the best things I learned from the experience is that you have to be prepared for absolutely anything. May seem obvious to most, but I really needed to hear it. You spend the entire nine months envisioning exactly how you want things to go, but really it is absolutely out of your control. Not that there is anything wrong with having a plan. We definitely have one, but now I am prepared to accept whatever happens......natural, induction, pain meds, c-section. I am keeping the last thing she said in class close to my heart.....that no matter what happens, it is the birthday of your sweet baby and nothing matters more than that. :)