Saturday, April 4, 2009

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. :(






2 comments:

ScienceKat said...

I love your little joke! Thanks for letting me feel lil' miss move around the other night. Her auntie is anxiously awaiting her arrival!

I just took your quiz. How about Emma Sariah?

Heather K. Byerline said...

If Emma would move more often around company, I'll definitely let you feel her more. I think she either sleeps or is just listening to all the noises so she's still.
And I think we're all awaiting her arrival - I was just thinking that I still can't believe I'm going to be a M-O-M.