Last Ultrasound

Hi all,

I had my last ultrasound this morning. My Mom was on hand to witness, and we were treated to a really nice show from our little girl.

She's already 5lbs 6oz and is about 9 days ahead of schedule in development, so I will most likely deliver early. She's really tall too, so I may be giving birth to a basketball player.

She's been practicing her breathing and we got to see her chest expand and contract, which was cool.

She's also now in position - head down and face back - so she's ready to go when she's done cookin. :)

Here's a pic of her face. (tilt your head to the right - she's looking at us - black areas are the eye sockets) - the arrow points to the tip of her elbow. Looks uncomfortable. I don't know how her cheeks could get any chubbier than they are right now.

She's coming so soon!

Finished Master

Hi everyone,

We finally finished our master bedroom & bathroom - kudos to Dave for all of his sweat equity to make it happen.  He worked so hard - did all of the electrical/plumbing/framing and made the shower pan and shower bench himself - along with the hardybacker/sheetrock/taping/mudding...really - he did so much.

Anyway - we love it!!!  The crib is going in the small anteroom with the BIG window.

Preggie photos

Well, you asked for it.  Pictures of me barefoot and pregnant (as of today - 32 weeks - 8 months).

Enjoy.

Home birth!

Well, the latest news is that we've decided to have a home birth. We're very excited about it.

Most people freak out when they hear it, thinking that it's antiquated and that a midwife shows up with a rolled up piece of leather to bite on in labor. That's just not the case.

Really, homebirth is very safe, as it is only done with a healthy mom and baby. Also, midwives are medically trained. They can do everything that the hospital can do in a normal birth, except for an epidural and and a c-section, which require doctors.

If our baby is in distress, the midwife will know early, as she and her assistant will be monitoring me and the baby constantly. We have a transport plan if we need to get to the hospital in an emergency. Most births are drama and trauma-free.

To find out more info about homebirth, go to the following websites:

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416

my midwife: http://www.imamidwives.com/team1.nxg

http://www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/homebirth.html

So that's the basic story. We feel confident in our decision. I know it may not be everyone's way to go, but Dave and I feel strongly that this is right for us and our child.

Photos to come in the next installment, I promise!