Stats: Fabulous everything; negative on antibodies (I’m Rh negative), opted to skip rhogam; weight same as last appointment 2 weeks ago.
Position: Kate is head down, although she still has decent wiggle room to spin should she choose to totally freak her mother out. She seems to prefer the right side, which means that my belly is somewhat poofed out on one side on close inspection.
Belly: I feel slight strain and burning on my skin on the top right when she pushes outward and the sensation is interesting.
Birth preparation: Vicki (our midwife extraordinaire) gave instructions for what to start to prepare. Checked out *beautiful* birthing room with awesome birthing tub (this could be a water birth!), birthing balls, chairs, great queen-size bed, and just about every home comfort. Met with a Bradley instructor to brush up on our training. Watched a few birth tapes (squatting and water birth).
Overall feeling: Getting excited and nervous… so much to do in what could be so little time!
eli | 03-Apr-06 at 10:41 am | Permalink
What is a birthing ball? It sounds like Miss Kate is going to enter the world very relaxed and content with a wonderful mom, dad and big brother!
Holly | 03-Apr-06 at 11:08 am | Permalink
“Birthing” balls are just those big exercise balls — wonderful for opening up the hips and relaxing back muscles.