21 Weeks

February 25th, 2009

Since last week was the official halfway point I’ve kind of kicked it all into HOLY CRAP! mode. Seriously. I am having a baby you guys! It’s like I woke up and realized I haven’t done a thing to prepare, besides popping some vitamins. Maybe also thought a little about wall colors. But still, there’s gotta be more to do than that. Add the fact that we have to move on top of it all and before you know it I’m bring the baby home and putting it to sleep in a laundry basket.

So where to begin?

1- Find a doula.

This was probably the most important decision for me after choosing a midwife. We are meeting one on Saturday! I had a great convo with her this week and she seems to have a lot of the same thoughts as I do about the whole birth thing so I feel like it will be a good fit. She only lives 2 blocks away which is a nice bonus. Stay tuned.

2-Birthing classes

Read about 100 reviews and then chatted with friends that have kids in the area and seem happy with our choice. I think 12 hours of class is a bit intense for my slacker ways but I’d rather feel like I have too much info than not enough. I’m only a half-assed student anyway so as long as I pick up something it’ll be worth it. Plus its, um, in walking distance. Sealed the deal. Crossed off the to-do list!

3-Prenatal yoga

I have been meaning to do this since January, when I started feeling better. There are a few places in the neighborhood but the times just never worked out. I bit the bullet and signed up for a 6 week series starting at the end of March, right after we get back from vacation. I can supplement with other classes until then but with a few days onsite then a week away in March it didn’t make sense to sign up for something permanent. But its done! Even though it doesn’t start for a month. At least its something.

ok fine, that’s all I’ve done. But it feels like alot!

What’s left?
Coming soon:
-figuring out what I need to buy then organize it, what a doozy

Eventually:
-choosing a pediatrician and how the hell you add a baby to our insurance
-infant first aid/cpr class
-pick a day for the baby meet and greet (or as Matthew calls it, the gaze and graze)
-birth announcements
-900 other things
-win the lottery

and oh yeah – finding out what flavor cupcake we are getting! That will help with some decisions.

Tags: baby

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