Checklist

Here is a list of the things we still need (I know I will get some at the baby shower):

• Singlets
• Socks
• Mittens
• Beanies
• Blankets
• Nappies
• Nappy pins/clasps
• Nappy covers
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Bibs
• Coloured nappies for burp cloths
• White face washers for bum wipes
• Nappy liners
• Coloured face washers
• Rain cover for pram
• Dummies
• Books
• Nose suctioner
• Baby moisturiser
• Bepanthen
• Nail clippers
• Towels
• Wet bags for dirty nappies

Pregnancy and Birth Classes

Well, tonight will be our last in a series of 5 pregnancy and birthing classes. We have covered a series of topics from pain relief, regular birth, birthing complications, breastfeeding and tonight is care of the newborn. We also had a tour of the birthing suites and maternity ward.
Last week, in breastfeeding class, the guys who were absent from the week before (which we were) were asked to put on the 'Empathy Belly" - a pregnancy brace for Dad's to be to experience some of the weight of pregnancy.
Peter tried to get out of wearing it, and ended up having to wear it for the rest of the class!
We also learnt HEAPS about breastfeeding, watched a really interesting video on how to breastfeed and got to practice positioning a baby using dolls. Even the guys had to have a go at positioning their babies!
Tonight we should be learning how to change nappies, dress and bathe baby so I will take my camera along again.
I will upload photos of the breastfeeding class tomorrow with tonight's photos.

Stubborn Little S**t!

So, it has become sort of a routine that when I am ready to go to sleep, DH comes in and says goodnight to me and JellyBean. JellyBean is usually quite active at this time of night and DH puts his hand on my stomach until JellyBean 'kicks' him good night.

Well, last night, JellyBean was REALLY active, lots of hiccups and kicking. As soon as DH put his hand on my stomach, JellyBean stopped kicking! DH held his hand there for a while, whilst saying goodnight to JellyBean, and telling him/her to stop being rude and say goodnight back!

We were both speaking to JellyBean, trying to get a kick for DH to feel. I told JellyBean that it was being a stubborn little s**t and JellyBean responded with the biggest kick I have ever felt! The kick was immediately after I said it and DH and I couldn't help but laugh for ages. No more kicks for the rest of the night though!

28 week check up

Yesterday was our 28 week obstetrician check up. I got all my blood test results back and don't have Gestational Diabetes, my Vitamin D levels are good and all my other blood tests came back perfect. My blood pressure is also within normal range so good news all round.
JellyBean's heartbeat was 138bpm, nice and steady. My uterus is measuring at 33 weeks so all is on track.
JellyBean has been pretty active lately, lots of kicking, especially at 5am when it is really hard kicks! DH has been able to feel the kicks more regularly which is nice as they get a bit of bonding as well!
We have organised the baby shower for the 18th of June and my last day of work will be the 8th of July. Only 82 days left until due date....... eek! We have asked everyone coming to the baby shower to write a letter for JellyBean to open on their 18th birthday. I hope everyone remembers and JellyBean can have a nice treaseure chest full of memories, wishes and hopes.
JellyBean's room is mostly set up, the cot and basinet have been put up, the pram has been put together and all the toys and clothes are in there (just chucked in the cot for the moment). I plan on starting the task of washing all the clothes, blankets etc this weekend and putting them away in the drawers, ready for JellyBean's arrival. We are picking up the changing table, monitor and a few other bits and pieces on Thursday then just have to get a few bottles and wait and see what we get at the shower. We don't plan on having too many clothes until after JellyBean is born so that we can pick out some nice gender specific outfits.