- We finished our childbirth class, which I loved. Every approach was covered: epidural vs some pain killers vs natural birth; c-section, vaginal, and assisted deliveries, etc. I feel much more prepared just knowing the process that will happen either way I deliver.
- Last week we also took a two-part breastfeeding class. The information was pretty general but I still learned a lot. She told us how to manually express our milk, so I tried it when I got home. Seriously! There is baby juice in my breasts! It dropped out 3-4 drops from each side! I was so amazed by this, and also a tiny bit freaked out. I certainly have more respect for my breasts now. It was nice to get to know the lactation consultant I'll be working with.
- The LC told us that they give mom and baby a “golden hour” immediately after delivery to try to nurse, skin to skin. I had a very stressful morning last week trying to explain this to my mom, who just wants "five minutes" with the baby before I start to nurse. For now, the plan is my husband just won't announce that the baby has been born until we're ready for visitors.
- We went on a Serious Shopping Extravaganza with all of our gift cards to get remaining things off of our registry. We are almost 100% ready to bring baby home now. The only big thing we have left is to install our car seat bases and assemble the swing when it arrives.
- I am 99% sure baby is still breech. I feel kicks that are low and internal (like, on my organs, not my abdomen), and I think I feel his head lodged against my right side. The other night he started making really jerky movements, butting his head against the skin under my right ribcage. I was like "You can't get out that way! Point your head at my hoo-ha, there's an escape hatch down there!"
- I have another ultrasound to check growth on Thursday, and I meet with the NP. Then I go to weekly appointments.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
35w5d, ramblings
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36 weeks! (well tomorrow - close enough :) ) I'm so excited for you! That's awesome that you got 3-4 drops from each side. I could barely get one drop from either side at the end of my pregnancy, and I had troubles with milk supply. So I'm very hopeful that this means that you'll have a great supply! Nice work explaining yourself to your mom. This is YOUR baby. The plan to wait to tell your family is very wise...
So excited for you!
that is a great sign that you were able to express already!
i struggled with the time after delivery and the fam... i didn't do a good job of explaining it to them or having a plan in place (like you do) and everyone came rushing in within five minutes of A being born.
honestly, it didn't bother me so much in the end, because i was a little too shaky to hold A for long right away and needed to have some liquids and a snack to feel better (i labored for 36 hours... the first 24 without drugs). P and i were able to spend an hour with her uninterrupted about 15-20 minutes after she was born. but, for the next one, i think i will plan to do what you are doing... because it would have been nice to just be the three of us, even if it was P holding her until i was able...
anyway, now that i have taken over the comment section with my rambling... the point is, good idea on keeping the fam at bay!
congrats on 36 weeks!!! i hope baby gets himself pointed the right way soon ;)
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