Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth

Michael and I started Bradley classes last night. They are wonderful. Our instructor is very animated and fun and the information and exercises are helpful. I am very excited to learn more and hopefully go through with a successful VBAC with no medication. It's also really nice to have about three hours with Michael, learning about birth and bonding together as we learn relaxation techniques and him- a better understanding of what I'm going through. Michael is so wonderful. He is also there for me. He will ask if I need anything or just start massaging my back without asking. He'll be a great birthing coach. If you want to know more about the Bradley method and classes, see the website.

Flu Shots

We'll we all got seasonal flu shots yesterday. I always so much more protected after I've gotten one. It's probably because I am so paranoid and afraid of getting the stomach flu. I think it's a phobia I developed back when I started having food allergies in eigth grade and felt sick to my stomach every night until we figured out what it was-yeah that took until I was in college. Anyways, I wasn't sure about getting the swine flu vaccine but after my siblings have all had the actual swine flu and hearing about how awful it was, I think I will have us all get the vaccine. Especially since I'm pregnant and we're going down there for Thanksgiving.

It's a...

Tuesday morning we found out the sex of a baby. The baby had his legs crossed until the very end of the ultrasound when it flipped over. So, we have another little boy coming. We already have a name- Zen Asher Sauls.

Vote

At the end of this month, sept. 29, we find out the gender of our baby. Take a minute and take the poll to the right.

Oh No!

So the other day we went up to Stockton to get more balloons for Michael and when we got home Michael realized he didn't have any red balloons. He went out to the car to check and saw that the receipt showed that he never bought any reds. So, we were talking about how that stunk and all. When Michael came back in from the car, Nathan exclaims Oh NO!! and then added a nice Ahhhhh!. So funny and cute. Sometimes I wonder how much he actually understands and how much is just coincidence.

Any opposed?

This last sunday was our stake conference. We got there a little late and they were just starting the sustainings. Michael and I joined and Nathan quickly picked up on the raising of the right hand. It was so cute. He would raise his right hand and smile at me, all proud that he was participating. The funny part was he was always behind due to, of course, the fact that he can't understand what's being said. So, he would watch me and then raise his hand which was always right after they asked for any opposed. I was just cracking up! He was pretty cute though.

New Due Date

My due date has been changed to Feb. 5th. I had figured the 4th so I was surprised by the previous due date. Anyways, I found out that I have gestational diabetes again. Yeah! So, I get to go pick up the blood sugar tester Friday and get all the info again. Not looking forward to having to be picky about everything again, but then again it is a healthier way to eat.