Sometimes I think I’m going to be perpetually pregnant.
Maybe this is how most first-time, gonna-be mommy’s feel? I just cannot imagine/fathom/wrap my mind around the fact that the baby inside of me WILL indeed be here and that he will not be in my stomach forever. Maybe I just need more sleep (something I am not getting too much these days!)
I’m also beginning the “nesting” phase of pregnancy, which is something I thought FOR SURE I would not get into – since it requires an intense desire to clean every corner in your house until sparkling clean (that does not sound fun to me). However, I came home from work today and went straight to the bathroom to disinfect every corner of it. Are you joking!?!! I completed my “project” and realized that I must be going crazy. Or very pregnant. Or both. Here’s my new favorite cleaning product that helps me get everything clean around the house:
my new favorite cleaning product
Anyway, baby is jumping/moving/hiccuping/sliding around … and I could not be more thankful that he is healthy and almost here! By the way, I am coming up on 34 weeks pregnant!
Decisions
So many decisions have had to be made since becoming pregnant. I thought I would share some of these choices that we have made for those of you who are interested:
1. We have chosen to have Benjamin in a hospital and have hired a doula. Weird word, I know. Doula’s are “labor coaches” and do not deliver your baby or replace your spouse in the labor process. I think they would best be described as an “enhancement” in the process of having a baby. Our doula will use techniques to help relieve some of the labor pain that I will have, translate doctor talk and terminology into regular-people vocabulary so that I can make wise decisions in the event that things do not go as planned, and generally just coach me through the labor.
2. Car seat selection: Britax B-Safe. Love it already. Superior safety ratings, great customer service, and easy to use.
Britax B-Safe Car Seat
3. Baby Carrier: Ergobaby. Every mom has recommended it and it does have raving reviews online. I’ll take it.
Ergobaby Carrier
4. Stroller: Britax B-Nimble. Lightweight and a brand that we have decided that we like the most.
Since these are just decisions and not fully proven to be my favorite products ever, I’ll have to write a review later of these products to tell you if they really are as great as I think they are!
the fullest measure 