Today was the day that I decided I would sign us up for the childbirth classes as well as the maternity tours of the hospitals. Yes, I did mean hospitals plural. My OB/GYN practice delivers at both INOVA Fairfax and INOVA Fair Oaks. I will not know which hospital I will deliver at until I actually go into labor. If all the other laboring moms are at one hospital, I have to follow them to whichever one they are at. If I am the first one to go into labor, I get to pick.
So I registered for the childbirth class recommended by the OB/GYN practice. No problem. They had plenty of room in for ideal time frame. Next on to the maternity ward tours. Fair Oaks Hospital had a few spots left in the month of June but they were all during the day though. First night time tour is on July 25, the day after my due date. During the day is not ideal but it is something we can work with. So I signed us up for the tour on June 13 at 12:15pm.
Fairfax Hospital was another story. The first date they had available without even taking time of day into consideration is on July 24. Guess that will not work.
I am pretty sure that Murphy's Law is going to come for a visit. I am now taking bets that we will deliver at Fairfax Hospital since we will not get to see it before hand.
25 weeks Day 3
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Where does the time go...
I have completely slacked off on updating this blog. Some things that have happened recently...
1. On Wednesday, March 28 (23 weeks 2 days) Josh felt Cider kick for the first time. I was reading in bed and she was kicking like crazy so I thought maybe Josh would be able to feel it. Of course as soon as he put his hand on my belly, she settled down. Josh waiting a bit and she started kicking little kicks. Finally she gave one big kick. Josh was like, what was that. He has felt he kick several times since then. He still says it does not feel like kicking, more like spasming.
2. We had a doctor's appointment last week (24 weeks 2 days). Everything is going really well. Everything is on track. Next appointment I have my glucose test. No sugar cereals for breakfast that day. The nurse did write my weight down wrong, so when the doctor looked at the record it appeared that I had lost over 10 pounds since my last appointment. Surprisingly she did not seem too concerned. I did insist that the weight record was incorrect. The nurse later reweigh me and corrected the error. We are also into the fun times of signing up for childbirth classes and looking for pediatricians.
3. On Monday, April 9 (25 weeks) my co-workers through me a surprise baby shower during our teacher workday. I am so blessed by their friendship, support and generosity. I have never had a surprise party thrown for me. I could tell something fishy was going on. Due to my craving for eggrolls, it was an Asian themed party. There was salad, eggrolls, rice, and crab rangoon. Favors included white chocolate fortune cookies and pink mini-take out boxes. The cake was awesome as well. More picture may follow but here is a picture of all the wonderful gifts Baby Cider and I received. I spread them all out on the couch to show Josh. Josh came home from work and asked why we had a million pacifiers. In the hole pile there are only 4 pacifiers but for some reason that is the only thing he saw.
It is all seeming to become more real. We leave next week for 9 days in Utah followed by 3 days at home in Virginia and then we are off to Indiana for the weekend. Once we are back we will be purchasing the crib and dresser. Then the room can start to take form. I am getting excited to decorate Cider's room. Since it looks like I will be spending lots of time in there, I want it to look super sweet and girly.
25 weeks 2 days - 15 weeks left (starting freaking out now...)
1. On Wednesday, March 28 (23 weeks 2 days) Josh felt Cider kick for the first time. I was reading in bed and she was kicking like crazy so I thought maybe Josh would be able to feel it. Of course as soon as he put his hand on my belly, she settled down. Josh waiting a bit and she started kicking little kicks. Finally she gave one big kick. Josh was like, what was that. He has felt he kick several times since then. He still says it does not feel like kicking, more like spasming.
2. We had a doctor's appointment last week (24 weeks 2 days). Everything is going really well. Everything is on track. Next appointment I have my glucose test. No sugar cereals for breakfast that day. The nurse did write my weight down wrong, so when the doctor looked at the record it appeared that I had lost over 10 pounds since my last appointment. Surprisingly she did not seem too concerned. I did insist that the weight record was incorrect. The nurse later reweigh me and corrected the error. We are also into the fun times of signing up for childbirth classes and looking for pediatricians.
3. On Monday, April 9 (25 weeks) my co-workers through me a surprise baby shower during our teacher workday. I am so blessed by their friendship, support and generosity. I have never had a surprise party thrown for me. I could tell something fishy was going on. Due to my craving for eggrolls, it was an Asian themed party. There was salad, eggrolls, rice, and crab rangoon. Favors included white chocolate fortune cookies and pink mini-take out boxes. The cake was awesome as well. More picture may follow but here is a picture of all the wonderful gifts Baby Cider and I received. I spread them all out on the couch to show Josh. Josh came home from work and asked why we had a million pacifiers. In the hole pile there are only 4 pacifiers but for some reason that is the only thing he saw.
It is all seeming to become more real. We leave next week for 9 days in Utah followed by 3 days at home in Virginia and then we are off to Indiana for the weekend. Once we are back we will be purchasing the crib and dresser. Then the room can start to take form. I am getting excited to decorate Cider's room. Since it looks like I will be spending lots of time in there, I want it to look super sweet and girly.
25 weeks 2 days - 15 weeks left (starting freaking out now...)
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