Continuing education: Baby Edition!

So, last night when I was cleaning like a crazy woman, I came across the schedule for the different baby classes available at the hospital I will be delivering at.

Dave and I went through them and decided on 3; Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding Basics and Baby Care Basics (which I'm told is AWESOME for first time Dad's). I figured they would want me to take the classes at least 1 month before my expected due date (in case Law decides to make a slightly early entrance.) So I decided to call today to check availability.

Am I ever glad I called! All of the classes are full until Oct/Nov and those classes have limited spaces left! Thankfully, we got into the classes that are the best timing for us- but I am so lucky I didn't wait any longer! Especially since this is our first, I think taking the classes will help me to feel more prepared and more at ease and I know it will make Dave more relaxed as well. Here's a description of what they are...

* Prepared Childbirth - This 6 week series focuses on preparation for childbirth, emphasizing the experience of labor and birth and the important role of the Dad/Partner. A variety of comfort measures are taught and practiced in class, including relaxation and breathing techniques. Medical interventions and options are discussed, as well as a brief overview of cesarean birth, postpartum, and newborn. A tour of the birth center is included.

* Baby Care Basics- A two week course for expectant parents to learn how to care for a newborn. Discussion, demonstration and class participation are used to teach basic information about baby's bath, cord care, diapering, safety and feeding. Other topics include normal newborn behaviors, symptoms of illness, how to stimulate learning, parenting and issues around returning to work.

* Breastfeeding Basics - It's about breastfeeding :-P

Check in :)

How far along? 19 weeks 3 days (AKA, in my 20th week!)
Weight gain/loss: Lost 6 lbs in 1st tri, gained 4 lbs since. So, still -2 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Maternity pants, regular shirts. Maternity shirts are so ugly :-(
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep? Sleeping well.
Best moment this week? Best moment was last Sunday- Dave felt Lawson kick for the first time!
Food cravings: Spicy foods.
Gender: Boy <3
Belly button in or out? In.
Movement? Yes! Getting stronger, too!
What I miss? Being able to paint my toes.
What I'm looking forward to: Our anatomy scan on the 28th!
Weekly wisdom: I'm just not feeling that wise right now I guess...
Milestones: On Thursday I'll officially be half-way done! (Half baked :P...)

Lawson Banks Lightner!

That's right, it's a little boy! We had our elective ultrasound on July 2nd (I know, I'm pretty late in updating...) He looked great and was moving all around :) He got the hiccups part way through and they lasted for the majority of the scan, it was so cute. He was rubbing his face and his knees with his hands, kicking and finally gave us a good money shot!

That night, we had our families over to do a sex reveal party, it was amazing and everyone had a great time. I baked a little cake that was dyed blue inside and cut it for everyone to find out... we had lots of food and got to show everyone the dvd of the ultrasound (which the Grandma's put on repeat and just watched for the entire evening). This will be the first grand-baby on Dave's side, so I think they were super excited :). My family was also thrilled though because I have 6 nieces and 1 nephew, so they were [secretly] crossing their fingers for another little boy.

Dave and I are so happy. This made it so much more real for both of us because he has a name and now we really feel like we can bond with him. We went shopping for a couple cute little outfits after the ultrasound and got his crib all set up. I also went through all the clothes my Mom has gotten so far and this kid is so spoiled already! This past weekend Dave and I also went out and got him some little baby Jordan's which Dave is just in love with :) He wants to go get him some crib Jordan's to wear home and his plan is to get the same pair for himself so they can match. He's so excited about it all... I feel so blessed to have him.