10.22.2012

a little project in the works


These little letters will soon be cut out to go on some bunting that will hang near Elsa's crib!  I have some free time this week from work so I have a few projects that I'd love to get done for our little lundy.  8 more weeks!

10.18.2012

elsa update: 31 weeks

It's amazing that we are now in the single-digit week countdown until we get to meet Elsa!  We're at 60 days away!

We had an appointment this week and everything is looking great.  Elsa's big accomplishment was that she flipped over, so now she's head down (a huge relief!!).  For now, we just keep checking in knowing that her arrival is quickly approaching.

She's definitely more active since she flipped over and it's crazy to see her roll around on my stomach!  Mochi doesn't seem to mind snuggling up with Elsa & me, I'm sure he's been kicked a few times.

probably the only belly shot you'll see!

10.13.2012

weekend warriors

We've been busy most weekends trying to complete our new living arrangements, which are just about finalized!  I'll post pictures when I have a few more things together...those last few piles are still looking for a home!  But, we're pleased with our progress and are happy the paint fumes have dissipated and we're enjoying our smaller room and thankful that everything fit in there.

This weekend we are learning all things about labor and delivery in in our Childbirth Class at the hospital we'll be delivering at.  Whoa.  Super Whoa.  So much information & so much we both had no idea about.  One of my take aways for day 1 is that yes, your body is meant to grow babies and deliver them and that for the 9 months of work that your body has already done to nurture baby's growth from a teeny tiny cell it is just a day of "pain" to finally meet this little new person.  The relaxation techniques are probably the best parts of the class for me...as there are most definitely times that I need to use them now (just ask Kalin!).

on to day 2 tomorrow...

oh and apparently it's an old wives tale that mom's with bad heartburn have babies with lots of hair of their head...the woman teaching our class mentioned that her doula experience has been pretty spot on for the truth of this tale...hmmm...well, let's hope Elsa's extra hair will help keep her warm this Winter!