He is still very active but is taking longer naps now. He still likes to keep me up a night by moving and kicking, especially around 3-5 a.m. which makes it very hard to sleep along with the frequent bathroom breaks and heartburn that never seems to stop, but it is all worth it! This pregnancy has just been a blessing. About a week ago his movements started to feel a little different. I think he is now head down with his back towards me (at least I hope so)! He seems to be more prevalent on my right side at all times. I go to the doctor next Tuesday, so I hope she is able to tell me how he is positioned.
Justin and I recently started childbirth classes. We will attend them once a week for 5 weeks. Last night was night two, and we really focused on relaxation techniques and ways to stay positive during labor. We are currently deciding on a birth plan. We both have a lot more research and discussions ahead of us, but for now we are hoping to go drug free for as long as possible during labor. It all of course will depend on the situation when the time comes and if we are healthy enough to make our own decisions, but we plan to have as less interventions as possible. We learned last night how important it is to spend the first two hours after delivery bonding with baby with just Mommy and Daddy. I know it will be hard to keep the visitors waiting, but it is such a crucial time to spend with baby.
Justin and I also just celebrated our 10 year anniversary on November 9th! It's hard to believe I met him when I was only 17 years old! We were just kids! This anniversary has always meant so much to us, even more than our wedding anniversary and it always will. These have been the best 10 years of our lives and we are so thankful that we cannot even put into words!
Justin's parents recently took us to Chicago for a short weekend getaway. It was mainly for a business trip with Justin's Father's company, but it was also a great time to spend away before Ethan is born. It was our last trip just the two of us and the last time we will not have to lug around baby gear for a while! Oh, the fun that lies ahead! Ha!
Justin and I did not buy anything for ourselves, all we wanted to do was shop for little Ethan which is way more fun! Here are a few of the things we got:
Here are some Kicky Pant outfits for Ethan! Kicky Pants are made from bamboo and are so soft and comfy! I know Ethan will just love being in his Kicky Pants!
A couple outfits from H & M and Baby Gap. I absolutely loved H & M Baby! There were so many cute basics to choose from.
These are also so soft and sweet made of organic cotton from Egypt a line called "Under the Nile." Very cute and affordable!
Justin's Mom found these funny little things! They are basically little teepees you place on baby boy's "wee wee" during diaper changes so that he does not pee in your face, all over the wall, on himself or anywhere else! Haha!
I was so excited to go to the Land of Nod store in Chicago which was just outside of the city. I was hoping for it to have lots of organic clothes and things, but it mainly sold nursery and kids room decor. We did find this cute wooden bamboo airplane that we bought. Ethan will not be able to play with it for a while, but it looks cute in his nursery for now!
Justin and I wanted to make some personalized things for baby Ethan. We borrowed a sewing machine and gathered materials to make burpies and baby blankets! Justin is way more talented than me with a sewing machine so he has actually been making them. It is really funny to see him sitting behind a sewing machine making burp cloths! He usually drinks a nice dark beer while he sews which makes it all seem a little more "manly!" Here are a few burpies so far!
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