Maternity Tour

We made it all real today and went and took our tour of the maternity floor of the new hospital that we transferred to (due to our doctor switch). When it comes to just looking at it, many people would probably question our switch. We were going to be at a doctor with a brand spankin' new maternity floor (as in it just openened a few months ago) and is all glitzy and glamourous, but now we're just at a run-of-the-mill location. However, it's got everything that we could need/want (besides birthing balls, but I feel like we can handle that one on our own) as well as having the fabulous nurses/staff that are completely open to any type of birth. We're going to remember our experience based on the people more than how fancy the room looks, so we're extremely happy with our choice! We feel super confident that we'll have a great birthing experience. It's pretty exciting and strange to think that the next time we'll be there is when we're actually going to be utilizing the rooms! Eek!

We'd hoped to do our pre-registration while we were there, but they're not open on Saturdays. Bummer. Apparently, it only takes about 15 minutes, though, so we're just going to get it done when we go for our ultrasound on Friday (yay for seeing Jeffrey!). That'll be even more exciting and strange- the hospital would actually be prepared for us!

29 weeks!

Happy Labor Day!

How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 12 lb
How much does Baby weigh?: approximately 3 pounds!
Maternity clothes? Besides a few random pieces that still work- completely.
Stretch marks? Nope, but my Linea Negra has appeared
Sleep: Besides weekends away when I forget my Snoogle, it's been alright. Even without it, it wasn't too bad.
Best moment this week: getting our cloth diapers in the mail!
Movement: Tons.
Food cravings: none
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: I've started having Braxton-Hicks contractions (don't worry- completely normal. NOT actual labor contractions; they're just practice!)
Belly Button in or out? For the most part, it's out. Sometimes it takes a trip back in, though.
What I miss: I'd say not having my back hurt, but it did pre-pregnancy, too...
What I am looking forward to: the maternity tour this Saturday!
Milestones: taking the glucose test (which I haven't heard anything back from yet, so I'm guessing I passed!) and making the decision for our pediatrician

# of things left to do in the nursery: 13

# of things left to buy: 15

Lookin' Good

Today was my 28 week appointment- yay! It's always fun to hear that everything looks great, but I got to take a day off of my long-term sub job for it. Woo-hoo! Although, tomorrow could quite possible be my last day. Thank goodness. Anyways, the Dr. said that I'm measuring right on and that he "sounds happy." I managed to gain 4lb, so I'm right on schedule. I was starting to get concerned about my size since I keep hearing that I'm so small and can't possible be as far along as I said, so it was nice to get the extra reassurance that he's doing great in there. He said that the combination of me being so tall, thin, it being my first child and having strong, in-tact stomach muscles that I'm right where he'd think I would be. I also had the fun of having my glucose test done. I was horrified when they handed me the cup when I saw how much I had to drink! However, it has a much worse reputation than it deserves. It just tasted like kool-aid with WAY too much sugar in it. Nowhere near the worst list of drinks I've ever had. If I don't hear anything by next Tuesday, I can be assured that I'm good to go!

We met with the 2nd pediatrician last night, and it went alright. He's a nice guy and all, but he wasn't open to new ideas and hearing our input it seemed. He's very against an alternative vaccination schedule which completely put me off. We'll be going with our first pediatrician that we met, and I couldn't be happier about it! I'm 100% positive that Jeffrey will be getting fantastic care and that we'll be treated as his parents, the ones who know the best for him and his health.