It's "The Final Countdown!"

The only thing missing on the blog is Europe singing the very song which seems to be my theme song for the next 28 days - give or take. Now that I've got about a month to go, I'm literally counting down the days as best as I can until Emma gets here.

And since the last update Rob and I have been preparing for Emma's arrival as best we can. We have all the crib paraphernalia from the crib itself to the little bumper. We have a nice girly lamp to replace the bachelor-fisherman lamp that currently resides in Emma's room. (Thank you Aunt Steffie!)

We've gotten a bunch of other stuff too, now it's just up to us to actually put stuff together... (that's your hint Rob).

Ah, but before I stress myself out by thinking of that, at least I can say a big thank you to everyone who's given gifts (new or old) that have helped me prepare for Emma's arrival. It's been such a blessing to have great family and friends who've been just as excited as me and Rob and have been so willing to help.

And now, for some pictures of Emma's soon-to-be room:

Here's her laundry basket with a few items in it to be washed, then there's the purple bin which will eventually occupy her closet to hold her shoes, bibs and some toys. Then there's her tub and two activity gyms for her. In the far left corner in the bag is her new lamp and crib bumber.

Her nice new crib (still boxed) and her new crib mattress.

Her closet of clothes, diaper stash, boppy, blankets and towels

What Kind of Bees Make Milk?

The Answer:
BOO-BEES!


I thought you would enjoy that. ;-)

Quick Update: Emma is doing very well - she's growing every day and is averaging about 4 lbs. and 17+ inches long. So her space is getting smaller and smaller every inch she grows, poor tyke.
I start going to Dr. Hansen on a bi-weekly schedule, with my next appointment on April 14th. And then I start a weekly schedule at the beginning of May.
Rob and I experienced our first birthing class Thursday night. I actually enjoyed it - and honestly, I think Rob did too even though he says otherwise. Our instructor is an RN at Alta View Hospital (which is where I'll be delivering and where the classes are) and she's quirky and funny and likely perfect for the job of birth instruction... I just don't remember her name . . .
Anyway, we had a run down of the female anatomy (I guess those middle school and high school years of Sex Ed. weren't enough), then we went over common and not so common complaints and ailments that women can experience in pregnancy.
And last we began our first practice of breathing techniques for birthing. This isn't a Lamaze class but it's similar because the breathing techniques and the relaxation tools of Lamaze. We also gave each other massages before the class was over which was a little awkward when you're in a room full of other people massaging each other but admittedly it was nice to get a head to toe massage from my husband.
So, next Thursday we will have our second of four birthing classes and next Tuesday night I have a Breast Feeding class that Dr. Hansen recommend I take to learn techniques to get Emma to nurse. Hopefully this one-time class will be worth the $25 I paid for it.
Other than that, things are going smoothly.
Oh, except for the new stretch marks on my tummy. :(