Baby Ready?

Today marks the beginning of my 38th week of pregnancy. So far I'm feeling good but a little slower in my walking/movement abilities. Last night I was still able to finish my regular 3-mile walk, so that's a good sign. I'm still able to sleep well through the night except that it bothers me when I have to roll from side to side or have to get up to go to the bathroom. I've never seen my hands and feet as fat-looking as they are now. And I feel like a big balloon!

A & I have taken birthing and baby preparation classes we need. We also got some expert breasfeeding session last weekend. Changing table is up, newborn clothes and accessories are all washed, hospital bags are almost stocked and ready. We've received our first delivery of cloth diapers making our room smell like baby.

Any day now...

Appointment Update @ 37 1/2 weeks

So, A & I visited my OB yesterday. We were given updates on the H1N1 and the seasonal flu vaccines. I guess, it is highly recommended that I get one. However, I have a couple of weeks left before I pop this kiddo out that it sounded like it didn't make any sense to get one now. Apparently, it takes a couple of weeks before the vaccine takes effect.

As of yesterday, the kiddo is in position (head down) and I was already 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced. It would have been expected that I'd get nervous upon hearing those words but instead I lightened up and got super-excited. A seemed suspiciously calm upon hearing this.

We also discussed about our birth plan and despite the number of times the doctor mentioned "pain", I was not emotionally affected by it. I think the hypno-relaxation-endorphin-releasing birth CDs I've been listening is working. We'll know if it's really effective when the Day comes.

3 Years

...since we got married on a perfect fall day in Vermont.