almost an expert ;)

Last week SP and I went to the first of two antenatal days.

This past Saturday was on Childbirth and included info on the hospital, labour, pain relief and the actual birth plus what happens while you are in hospital for 4 days and 4 nights.

We listed all the questions that we wanted answered over the course of the day.

It was helpful and daunting - it made me think through some things I hadn't even considered, particularly about labour, what to do during labour and pain relief. We also got to see some videos - nice! It certainly doesn't look like a picnic but when I look down at my belly I think "Well you have to come out one way or another, neither is particularly appealing but let's suck it up and get it on".

I am at the stage where everything is getting a little harder, I am quite big now (one lady at Myer asked me yesterday when I was due and said 'I don't think you will go that long!' Gee thanks lady! Are you saying my bump looks big in this?) And I am also desperate to meet the little one inside me who wiggles so so so much!

Tomorrow is our final class before I become an 'expert' ;) Joking I am far far from being an expert! This day is spent looking at parenting, I have read one book called 'Babywise' on parenting and routines etc but that is the only book other than the 'Up The Duff' book I have read.

So it should be another fascinating day of learning more about parenthood. I am excited but scared about the whole thing - not the class but the actually having a baby. I love kids and have been told I am good with them but actually having your own is a whole different ball game that I am just trying to get my head around.

Despite the fears and apprehension - I can't wait! Just over 6 weeks to go!

arggghhhhh

This Saturday and the following Saturday SP and I will probably be in the following states:

Horrified
Excited
Terrified
Inadequate
Scared
Thrilled

No we are not going on any roller coaster rides at Dreamworld - come on people I am pregnant. We are going to our antenatal classes which in and of itself maybe a bit of a roller coaster ride!

Luckily our friends D and L who are also expecting a little one two weeks after us are also coming so that should make is fun and hysterical!

I hear there are videos. That should be interesting!

I have actually been at two births - my 'much younger than me' half sister and a friend of my Mum's who called Mum up when she went into labour asking her to come and I didn't want to stay home alone in the middle of the night so I went too.

Watching the births was so amazing, I remember the first time just crying at how awesome and special it was.

I have a feeling it is going to be a little different being the other end for the birth. I am sure those emotions will come but you have to get through the pain and agony of getting the baby out first!

I am feeling rather calm and collected about it all at the moment, this might change once I have been on these classes. All I know is that this little one has to come out one way or another, neither way is particularly attractive but they do HAVE to come out.

I think God was very clever - before I was pregnant the thought of having a baby freaked me out, but now as I get bigger and more uncomfortable it's up on my top ten list of things to do.

1. Have baby so can get my body back and not feel as uncomfortable anymore!*

I can't wait to meet this little one God has so blessed us with - I hope the next 8 weeks doesn't go by too slowly.

*of course first and foremost we want Squiggly to stay in and cook as much as possible before coming out - so 8 weeks is the aim, but at 8 weeks I will be ready with bells on!