I have been horrible the last few weeks with updates and even taking pictures. It is probably because I have been so busy, maybe I should make Michael be in charge of the blog. With work, school, and our Bradley class - I have hardly had a night at home! I truly cannot wait for this month to be OVER!
I have 4 more Statistic classes left and then will be done for the year (Thank you baby, I need the break!) This class has probably been one of my hardest ones since my undergrad. I took statistics in high school and in college and loved it, I am somewhat of a numbers nerd - but I guess with the new technology everything is done in Excel and not on a calculator or on a piece of paper. For this class, I am not liking the new technology - I like the old way of doing math! I just hope that I pass this class and I mean it!
Well work. Work is work. Busy and stressful. I am trying not to stress too much because of the baby. So we won't discuss work.
Oh.. our Bradley Birthing Classes. Interesting. We took the class initially to get an idea of what to expect to prepare ourselves for the entire birth. We have been to 3 classes so far and don't know if I should be excited or more scared! There are so many little decisions to make. I thought we were ready and knew what we wanted, but there are so many options out there and both have pros and cons.
Physician or Midwife? (Not sure really... we are looking more into it, any feedback let us know)
Hospital or Birthing Center? (Hospital for us)
Natural or Epidural? (I really want to try it natural)
Boy's parts: Leave them or Cut them? (no questions now) but they talk about this in class!
Nursing or Bottle?
The list goes on and on. It is a great class and we have learned a lot so far, but it is strange to be with couples that are very extreme about their feelings about the above topics. Our teacher is going to have her baby at home, a few couples are having theirs at the Birthing Center (they promote natural birth, bathing, etc. and couples typically go home about 4 hours after they give birth. We do talk about nutrition, exercises to prepare our bodies, and relaxation. I always dread going, because I want a night home to relax, but we always learn quite a bit and topics do come up that we need to discuss. We are now deciding on whether we should switch to a midwife at the UofU hospital. I am nervous that I will have a bad experience with a normal OBGYN delivering my baby - she will only deliver if she is working or "on-call." I think I may go this week to ask some questions at the U with one of the midwives. If anyone has any feedback, let me know! My mom is anti-midwife and we got into a fight about it today, I just want to keep my options open and do what is right for the baby and me. I am scared that I will be forced into things if I don't want them, ie. Epidural. Will they use a vacuum or forceps if they don't need to? These things have come up in our class so that is why I worry. One couple there had their first daughter at a local hospital, they used a vacuum and practically took the scalp of the baby off! YIKES! Just scary.. I know I am rambling, but I just worry since this is my little guy and my body I am talking about.
Okay next topic. I am just getting over a bad cold, I am still a little sick, but doing a lot better than last week. I am still feeling pretty good for the most part with the pregnancy. The ribs and back still hurt, I have been going to the physical therapist about once a week to have been having her push them back into place. It is pretty painful and I am super sore for about 2 days and then after that the ribs move back. Less than 3 months is what I keep telling myself. I did my gestational diabetes test last week, the results came back fine, but my iron levels are low so I have to take an iron supplement now. And I thought I was eating a lot of meat! I have been craving a lot of meat lately. I made Michael go to one of those Brazilian Grills a few weekends ago because they have LOTS of meat! I guess I am still not eating enough, I typically don't even eat meat (before I was pregnant)! But the baby is still growing like crazy. They say this last trimester he will grow about 6 ounces a week! WOW! That is 2 pounds a month! I don't know where is going to grow! I feel huge! He is already kicking up in my ribs and down low too.. I can't help but laugh sometimes when he is kicking a lot or if he has the hiccups. I truly can't wait for him to be here!
Well, there is my long and venting post. I will be better about pictures and more exciting news. But that might not come until July.
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5 comments:
It sounds like you have a ton to think about and figure out what you want to do. I had Jaden at Logan Regional and my doctor was out of town. I thought I would hate it, but I was surprised that the doctor is only in the room with you for the last 15 minutes anyways, so I didn't even care that it was a different doctor. The nurses are the ones that make you feel comfortable and take care of you anyways. Just a thought. I can't believe you're having such problems with your ribs, I hope so much for you that you start to feel better. Hope we get to see you guys soon. Love ya!
Dena
I know!!! Isn't it crazy how many different decisions there are?! Well, I wouldn't know from experiance, but lots of my friends have kids and say that the decisions alone can be quite overwhelming! Good luck! I am sure whatever you choose will be great! And you are really brave! I WILL be havin an epidural lol!
I agree with the above comment....my nurses were the ones that are there through the whole thing, the Dr. is there to catch the baby at the end. The questions and doubts can become overwhelming....it will work out in the end. I had all of mine at Davis (known for horrible medicine at least in the emergency rooms). I had a female OB-GYN who also specialized in alternative methods. She was a straight-shooter and very frank, which Darin and I both felt very comfortable with. You need to feel comfortable with the Dr. and team of nurses...we toured the labor and delivery rooms. In the end, if natural is too OUCH and you decide on an epidural it is ok, don't beat yourself up. You and little guy's health is the main thing. Babies are born every minute and all is well. P.S. Our big guy C.J. had to be vacuumed out and he is just fine....just naughty! I had an epidural and a C-section and I (albeit a little Nuts) and my 5 are healthy and ok. Sorry for the long post, but I remember stressing and fretting...poor Darin was very patient! If you ever want to talk, I'm here!
don't get too overwhelmed, when it comes down to it, most things don't go as planned. Good luck with your decisions and just do whatever you feel is best for you and your little one!
Jade! Calm down! I was pretty scared with Joey but in reality living through it is much easier than anticipating it! I delivered Joey in the hospital in Logan and it was great! They did have to use a vacuum to get her out but that was because I have been pushing for three hours and she was stuck on my tail bone! The dr said if you don't get her out in the next few minutes I am going to break your tailbone and that will hurt! But her head wasn't even cone shaped! It was perfectly round and adorable! With Jackson I delivered at the birthing center and it was not nearly as nice of an experience! I like to be in control of situations and I didn't really feel I had total control there as I did with Jo. But it may be East Coast. I have learned that health care in Utah is awesome!! So don't worry you are in good hands! You will be fine! And your baby will be beautiful!
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