Luckily, I'm still feeling well in my eighth month although I'm starting to deal with some acid-reflux and backaches. I'm not sure I can get used to the feeling of a fire in my throat. However, I am trying to watch what I eat and when I eat. It seems to be helping so far or the baby is allowing my stomach more room right now. But if this is all I have to complain about, I think I'm doing pretty well.
The birthing class we were supposed to attend on Saturday ended up being cancelled due to a snow storm we had. Got a good 12+ inches of snow - yea!!! There's nothing like a good snow storm! It gave me a good reason to relax and read some more of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.
Unfortunately, Todd woke up sick on Thursday, so I was the one outside snowblowing and shoveling Friday and Saturday. It sounds much worse than it really was - I secretly enjoy doing stuff like that! Although I was glad that Todd was well enough to get up Sunday and do it. After being put on antibiotics on Friday to ensure whatever he had did not spread to his lungs, he is feeling better and went back to work today.
So to add to the red alertness if the baby comes early - we will not have had any child birth class preparation. Unless we find another one to attend, the class that was cancelled is rescheduled for April 12th - a mere 9 days before the due date. Now I'm really glad we decided upon having Cindy, our Doula, accompany the birth!
Looking forward to a shower my kindergarten teammates are throwing for me on Wednesday. It will be my first official shower!! I then have a midwife visit scheduled for Thursday. And on Saturday we are going to pick up the dresser from White's. So little by little, I guess we really are getting ourselves ready!
Finally, I officially have 4 weeks and a few days left to work - April 11th will be my last teaching day since we have the following week off for Spring Break. If I'm not thinking about getting our home ready, I am thinking about getting my classroom and substitute, Laura, ready for the big take over.
In the meantime, I am finding my kiddos' hands on my stomach more and more lately as they are trying to feel the baby move or looking for 'hard spots' (hands, feets, etc.). It's actually quite cute. I think I've only bumped into one head with my protruding tummy so far!
Off to bed. Need to get all the sleep I can to store up for the sleep deprivation part of parenting!
The birthing class we were supposed to attend on Saturday ended up being cancelled due to a snow storm we had. Got a good 12+ inches of snow - yea!!! There's nothing like a good snow storm! It gave me a good reason to relax and read some more of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.
Unfortunately, Todd woke up sick on Thursday, so I was the one outside snowblowing and shoveling Friday and Saturday. It sounds much worse than it really was - I secretly enjoy doing stuff like that! Although I was glad that Todd was well enough to get up Sunday and do it. After being put on antibiotics on Friday to ensure whatever he had did not spread to his lungs, he is feeling better and went back to work today.
So to add to the red alertness if the baby comes early - we will not have had any child birth class preparation. Unless we find another one to attend, the class that was cancelled is rescheduled for April 12th - a mere 9 days before the due date. Now I'm really glad we decided upon having Cindy, our Doula, accompany the birth!
Looking forward to a shower my kindergarten teammates are throwing for me on Wednesday. It will be my first official shower!! I then have a midwife visit scheduled for Thursday. And on Saturday we are going to pick up the dresser from White's. So little by little, I guess we really are getting ourselves ready!
Finally, I officially have 4 weeks and a few days left to work - April 11th will be my last teaching day since we have the following week off for Spring Break. If I'm not thinking about getting our home ready, I am thinking about getting my classroom and substitute, Laura, ready for the big take over.
In the meantime, I am finding my kiddos' hands on my stomach more and more lately as they are trying to feel the baby move or looking for 'hard spots' (hands, feets, etc.). It's actually quite cute. I think I've only bumped into one head with my protruding tummy so far!
Off to bed. Need to get all the sleep I can to store up for the sleep deprivation part of parenting!
Baby's Development (from Pregnancy.org)
- Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with his/her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find him/her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
- S/he has learned to blink. S/he can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
- Antibodies from your blood are being transferred to him/her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breast milk will add even more protection against disease.
- Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If s/he is your first baby, s/he may be settling into the pelvis with his head pressing against your cervix.
- Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. S/he may scratch her face even before s/he is born!
- Your little one's length is 17.7 inches and weight is 4.7 pounds.
(pictures from Pregnancy.org)
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