34 Weeks and Birthing Classes!

We are getting closer and closer...yet it seems still so far away. I'm so excited about Anniston's arrival and we both think the reality is starting to set in. As I look around my great room, I see a stroller, pack-and-play, cradle 'n swing, and infant carrier and she's not even here yet! Yesterday, I had two different people tell me they were expecting a girl and then surprise it was a boy. Wow, if God changes his mind on this...someone has a lot of pink to get rid of! lol!

This has been such an exciting month. Jason and Tiffany got married last weekend and I'm so glad that we were able to make it ....as my swelling has increased...I was a little concerned. It was a beautiful wedding! Bella turns 2 this month! I can't believe it! Carrie said Curt was crawling- I can't wait to see! My friends from Church gave me a baby shower and I found out that two of my friends are expecting! God is so good.

Okay, for the funny part...We started birthing classes. I took the breastfeeding class on my own and realized how much I didn't know. It was 2 1/2 hours long and so helpful. Derrick did agree to do birthing classes as long as they didn't fall on Monday night softball games...lol. So last night we were off to our first of a five week Tuesday night session. Yes, five weeks! Anniston may be here before we even finish! I just wish that I had a video camera on Derrick the entire time. Of course, they show videos and give lots of useful information and talk about breathing etc. I'm not sure if he was more scared or me! My favorite Derrick quote was "If you have a choice between riding a pony or driving a car...what crazy person would rather ride a pony?" Obviously, he was referring to the planned natural birth verses meds. At some point, another man in our class asked if he could help the doctor deliver the baby and how to make certain that was in he and his wife's birth plan. I wish you could have seen the look on my husband's face! Overall, we had a great time. We go for our 35th week appointment next Tuesday and think they may do an ultrasound. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers during this special time.