Phone Number and Drake Info

Roland and I have updated our cell phone numbers. If you did not receive an email with the new number, let me know I'll forward the new info to you.

I have had a really busy week doing stuff related to the baby. Last Saturday Roland and I went to part 2 of Childbirth Prep classes. Wednesday evening we went to Baby Care Basics and Thursday evening we attended a Breastfeeding class. I am really glad that we went to the classes, it was nice to discuss the topics and ask questions to a health care professional. I feel a bit better about my ability to get through labor and take care of a newborn.

Thursday I had a doctor's appointment and Drake is doing wonderfully. My blood pressure is still under control, he is the right size and he passed the non-stress test with flying colors.

Friday I went back to the doctor's office for another sonogram. She said that he is doing great, looks great, is still definitely a boy and is right on target for everything. He weighs 4 lbs. 1 oz. now. I left the appointment on cloud 9, super happy about how well this pregnancy is coming along.

Here is a picture from the sonogram, you can kinda see his little face.

Drake and Books

Today Roland and I got up early for part 1 of 2 childbirth preparation classes. It was a bit long, 9:30 - 4:30 with an hour break for lunch, but I found it interesting and helpful to discuss the different things to expect during labor. Part 2 is next Saturday. I already knew about most everything that was discussed, but it is always good to hear it again and ask questions. I found it amusing that they discussed and practiced "relaxation" techniques, which was basically meditation. The teacher scolded me for relaxing to much and breathing too deeply, I take that as a good sign for me :) I am going to try to meditate more often to get some practice in before Drakey gets here.
Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment. Everything is going great! Found out that the 3 hour glucose test that I took last week came back negative so I do not have gestational diabetes, woo hoo! My blood pressure is also under control now that I am taking medication for it and Drake is right on target, size-wise for 30 weeks. I left the appointment very happy and relieved :)
Went to my book club meeting last night and had a great time gabbing with the gals. We just read Clan of the Cave Bear. I am glad that I read the book, but did not enjoy it as much as i expected I would. I just didn't really like the author's writing style, way to much description for my taste. I am interested in what happens to the main character, but not enough to read the next books, lol. We are reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter for the next month. I am a little bummed that it seems that I won't be able to make the next meeting, but I will be able to see all the ladies soon for Drake's baby shower.
I also bought the coolest new Tarot deck that is out: Mystic Faerie Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft. She is an AMAZING artist, I just love her work!! The deck is beautiful and I can't wait to start using it.