I can hardly believe bodhi's due date is 6 weeks from now. I have been putting off so much reading and trying to enjoy each day as it comes, but now the time is near. It is amazing how much energy and anxiety goes into "gameday" but I guess that is what birth is nowadays.
Next week I have a doc appt and hopefully I will get one more sonogram to determine what size bodhi is in my belly. I had a midwife friend check me out and she says he is head down and not too big... I guess I can only blame the ice cream on my size!
I have been given lots of advice recently. One is to get a doula for after the baby is born just to help me out and to give some guidance and reassurance.
Another piece of advice is to OVER register for items on the baby registries since the big companies give out 20% off coupons after your shower dates ... and you know I love a bargain! (so don't feel obliged to buy me 3 packs of 152 count diapers!)
I also added a few ideas to my registry that are more pertinent than just "things." For example, my masseuse is now on the registry, and I can have a massage instead of a swaddler... Ingrid is amazing and I recommend her to anyone! (703-901-0662) The Doula also has a gift certificate available and you can buy time for me with her. And of course one of my favorite gifts is signing up to buy dinner and bring it over and spend time with me and the boy. Nice alternative options if anyone was looking.
More to come soon.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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