Today was a fun day. At noon I picked up my new car, and I love it. I wasn't sentimental at all about saying goodbye to my old car...almost like picking up this new car was the start of my new life with my new baby.
Then I drove my new car to my OB appointment. Yes, there is still a heartbeat and everything is looking good (in a 5 minute appointment). But they gave me all the paperwork for the hospital...and I was VERY overwhelmed when I got home. I need to apply to be a patient at the hospital and decide on birthing classes and infancy classes - I kind of think I need the infancy classes more b/c I know squat about babies. I asked my mom if she would go with me to the classes b/c I don't want to go alone. She agreed, but is almost reluctant.
And I also need to research doulas for birthing. My mom is adament that she won't come into the room when I'm giving birth - she can't stand to see me in any pain. I have had a few friends who offered to be there with me, but I don't feel like I can ask anyone to do such a favour for me.
I wonder what the rest of you choice moms are doing for birthing. So much to think about.
In 2 weeks from tomorrow I have my next ultrasound and will find out the gender. Also in 2 weeks I will find out the results of my IPS test.
Congrats on the new car & glad everything is great with Baby.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking into prenatal classes already myself as I'm told they book up fast...this is SO much to think about!
I don't know what to do about who to have with me. I literally have no one. I'm considering trying to get one of my parents to fly across the country to be with me, but without knowing when it's going to happen, it'd be very hard for them. I'm considering trying to convince the doctors to either induce my on/around my due date or schedule a c-section so I can plan to have someone here with me.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new car! It seems like a lot of new things going on a short time, the move, the car, the baby. What an exciting whirlwind!
ReplyDeleteSince I live 7 hours away from my family, and 3 hours from the closest friend, I plan on using a doula. I hear that its a great option. Where I live they cost around $400 and provide two visits prior to the big day, the birth process and a follow up lactation appointment. I thought that was incredibly good deal. For me, I just need to figure out how I'm going to get to the hospital. Will the doula help me get there? I don't know.
Good luck at your next ultrasound!