Centering Session #2

Today we began our 2nd centering session. Uterus is measuring around 22 weeks, thus far I'm 19 weeks and going strong! We go back on the 14th for our anatomy ultrasound to see how the baby has developed thus far in the pregnancy, and we can also find out the gender. But, sorry dear friends, we are waiting until the baby is born to know :). Keep the 14th on your prayer list - I'm super nervous.

Today we basically talked about posture and pregnancy pains. A pretty relaxed class over all - a majority of the information Zachary and I have already read about or googled - man on man, google.

My favorite part thus far going to the birthing center - outside of meeting wonderful soon to be parents - is the absolutely empowerment you feel. It's first of all a relaxing place where you are well taken care of, can voice opinions, ask questions, etc. But these women also enforce your decision for a natural birth 100% every time.

It's incredibly frustrating to say "yes, we are having a natural birth and going to a midwife" and people have absolutely no idea what we mean. WHAT!? YOU WANT PAIN IN PREGNANCY!? First of all, if you fear something its going to make it worse. Secondly, pregnancy isn't the worst pain you have experienced in your life. Third, yeah if you were confined to a bed on your back with epidurals and drugs with no control how you body has birthed a baby naturally for thousands of years, you're likely have a bad experience. :: steps off soap box ::

To do list from centering group:
1. Start some yoga/stretching exercises
2. Draft email to family a/b expectations if helping afterwords/during labor process

Recent Craft Project. DIY Bibs from old t-shirts with added flannel on the back. Also cut up lots of flannel to make cloth diaper wipes. Here's to be frugal and resourceful!