Bradley Class Two

We learned about nutrition for mom and baby tonight. We received a lot of information and resource options for breast feeding. On the way to class, we were talking about the labor process. For the first time ever, Clinton agreed that this is definitely worth putting a lot of time and effort into to prepare for a natural birth. He also said he is ready to meet with the doula, that I would love to use. Being on the same page about birth has been one of my major worries, I feel like we are getting there.

P.S. My photographer was not in the mood to take a weekly picture today and I can tell by the 3 pictures that he took.

Feeling Movement

For the last week or so I thought I was feeling little flutter/pop baby movements. I believe I was correct. Tonight while laying on the bed, it was confirmed. Luke was steadily kicking away. This has made my week :)

Birthing Classes

Tonight is our first Bradley class. Clinton and I are looking forward to this. It is seeming more and more like a reality. We are taking the Bradley Method classes with Cecilia Miller.

I leave you with the first weekly picture. I am 18 weeks and 6 days here.

Letter to baby

Dear Baby Mac,
Today your great grandfather Mac passed away. He was a wonderful loving man. He is in a better place now. We know that he has his memory back and is able to move around freely, without canes or walkers. We are sad to know that he will not get to meet you in December. He loved babies and would have loved you just as much, especially if you are another Walter.

Love,
Mom and Dad

Things the hubs has said

Warning, you may not want to repeat these to other pregnant women..

-Your hips are getting wide. (He tells WAY to many people this)
-Your butt is getting big
-He thinks I suffer from PDS (Pregnancy dumbness syndrome) He makes reference to this anytime I forget or do not understand something.
-Your slow, why can't you work in the yard all day like you did last spring?

He has been very helpful. When I was feeling bad, he did everything around the house. He melts my heart when he talks about things he plans to do with baby. Currently, he is building a closet organization system for the nursery closet.

One Week from today

We will be going to get a sneak peak at Baby Mac.

In the beginning, I was convinced baby would be a boy. Ask me today, I have no clue. I find it interesting to hear which gender people think the baby will be and why. One of my coworkers swears it is a girl because my hips are spreading, jeez thanks a lot.

OB Appointment

Weight gain -none. I have lost 10 pounds total and no I am not getting sick.
Heart beat- Sounded great, Dr didn't give beats per minute.

C thinks these appointments should be called check ins. He thinks it is crazy how short they are. I don't mind it.

I feel great. I have energy, so we have started marking things off of the looooong to do list.