Sunday, March 4, 2012
Pregnancy flying by
Life is good. Brendan is awesome and still working on potty training so that he can start preschool for a few half days a week this fall. We toured 4 preschools and I think we found the one we like best nearby. Brendan had zero hesitation walking right into each of the classrooms we visited and just starting to play and interact with the other kids. I'm confident he will have no transition problems and will fit right in.
Two of the 4 schools incorporated Spanish which is important to me. I try to teach him what I know but it's limited. He picks it up so fast. I really only have to teach him once or twice and he remembers. His memory is just so incredible.
I had a good birthday last month. Brendan and I went to the Phoenix zoo with Angie and Cammille during the day and about 20 of us went out bowling that night. The three kids probably had the best time running around the bowling alley. About a week later I also got a much needed girls night out to celebrate again.
Baby is growing and getting stronger. I am quite enjoying watching my belly move on it's own. When I woke up this morning Brendan's first comment was on how big I was and sometimes refers to me lovingly as, "big fat mama." Pretty much everyday he takes time to talk to his brother or sister and likes to feel baby move too. He's going to make a great big brother. The timing/spacing between children is going to be good too I think. Brendan is becoming more and more independant and I'm totally going to have a little helper on board!
We like the names Sedona, Violet, Victoria, Caleb, and Andrew. The only thing I've craved this pregnancy is Dove chocolate but I'm really trying to keep a balanced diet. We have been going to the Farmer's Market at least once a month for local fresh produce.
I've been reading some on the home birth process and the general idea is to relax as much as possible and let your body do the work. I'm anticipating that it's going to be more mental and mind set than physical. I'm a little concerned with Lou being my support person at this point. He's excited for baby but hasn't taken much interest in what I've been reading. I've considered a doula but not only do we not have the extra money, but my midwife said only 5-10% of her home birth clients use them and it's the husband who helps the mother birth. I hope he can be prepared to be there for me. He'll probably surprise me.
Two of the 4 schools incorporated Spanish which is important to me. I try to teach him what I know but it's limited. He picks it up so fast. I really only have to teach him once or twice and he remembers. His memory is just so incredible.
I had a good birthday last month. Brendan and I went to the Phoenix zoo with Angie and Cammille during the day and about 20 of us went out bowling that night. The three kids probably had the best time running around the bowling alley. About a week later I also got a much needed girls night out to celebrate again.Baby is growing and getting stronger. I am quite enjoying watching my belly move on it's own. When I woke up this morning Brendan's first comment was on how big I was and sometimes refers to me lovingly as, "big fat mama." Pretty much everyday he takes time to talk to his brother or sister and likes to feel baby move too. He's going to make a great big brother. The timing/spacing between children is going to be good too I think. Brendan is becoming more and more independant and I'm totally going to have a little helper on board!
We like the names Sedona, Violet, Victoria, Caleb, and Andrew. The only thing I've craved this pregnancy is Dove chocolate but I'm really trying to keep a balanced diet. We have been going to the Farmer's Market at least once a month for local fresh produce.
I've been reading some on the home birth process and the general idea is to relax as much as possible and let your body do the work. I'm anticipating that it's going to be more mental and mind set than physical. I'm a little concerned with Lou being my support person at this point. He's excited for baby but hasn't taken much interest in what I've been reading. I've considered a doula but not only do we not have the extra money, but my midwife said only 5-10% of her home birth clients use them and it's the husband who helps the mother birth. I hope he can be prepared to be there for me. He'll probably surprise me.
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