Week 35 update
It's week 35 and the McNugget supposedly weighs in at 5 1/4 pounds these days, about the size of a honeydew melon. We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow where we'll get to see the McNugget on the big screen. We have not had an ultrasound since week 20 so we're looking forward to seeing the McNugget's development these past 15 weeks.
This weekend marked the end of our formal education in parenting. We took an infant care class. Sadly, we did not like it as much as our birthing and breastfeeding classes. The class was taught by a nurse at Cedars-Sinai hospital. I know Cedars-Sinai is a great place for general and specialized medical care but when it comes to routine pregnancy and birthing, it can feel a bit like a factory -- one reason I am glad I am not giving birth there.
The infant care class definitely reflected the overall feeling I have of the maternity ward at Cedars. The nurse started the course with a slideshow of all kinds of things that can go wrong with your baby at birth. I understood the point of all this, to prepare you in case your baby has any of these common ailments or problems, but I didn't appreciate the presentation. I also felt bad for the couples who were late to class and walked into photos of a circumcision being performed without any warning. We did pick up a few tips including how to bathe a newborn, how to console them, etc. but if we had to do it again, we'd pick a different venue for learning.
I'm getting uncomfortable doing fairly routine things these days like getting in and out of cars and walking around in stores. I also find sitting in a seat uncomfortable. Laying down feels nice until I'm disturbed by acid reflux. Also, I have to remember to eat less at meals because the McNugget is crowding up my stomach and there isn't much room left for food.
I also should mention that two of my friends (and blog readers) who were recently pregnant gave birth! Becky had Talia on May 25 and Meredith had Kingsley on June 4. Both girls are absolutely adorable. Congrats to both of these new families!
This weekend marked the end of our formal education in parenting. We took an infant care class. Sadly, we did not like it as much as our birthing and breastfeeding classes. The class was taught by a nurse at Cedars-Sinai hospital. I know Cedars-Sinai is a great place for general and specialized medical care but when it comes to routine pregnancy and birthing, it can feel a bit like a factory -- one reason I am glad I am not giving birth there.
The infant care class definitely reflected the overall feeling I have of the maternity ward at Cedars. The nurse started the course with a slideshow of all kinds of things that can go wrong with your baby at birth. I understood the point of all this, to prepare you in case your baby has any of these common ailments or problems, but I didn't appreciate the presentation. I also felt bad for the couples who were late to class and walked into photos of a circumcision being performed without any warning. We did pick up a few tips including how to bathe a newborn, how to console them, etc. but if we had to do it again, we'd pick a different venue for learning.
I'm getting uncomfortable doing fairly routine things these days like getting in and out of cars and walking around in stores. I also find sitting in a seat uncomfortable. Laying down feels nice until I'm disturbed by acid reflux. Also, I have to remember to eat less at meals because the McNugget is crowding up my stomach and there isn't much room left for food.
I also should mention that two of my friends (and blog readers) who were recently pregnant gave birth! Becky had Talia on May 25 and Meredith had Kingsley on June 4. Both girls are absolutely adorable. Congrats to both of these new families!
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