Doula's and Carseats

28 Weeks...7 months!!!

We had our 28 week/glucose appointment yesterday morning. Smidgerton has moved into a head down position, which is creating some very interesting pressure for the mama. Still lots of movement, I am just feeling it in different ways than I was before. Smidgey's heartbeat is going strong in the 130's and my belly is finally measuring 28 centimeters, which is the same as the number of weeks that I am pregnant. Last week was a particularly sleepy one and I knew that tiny baby was growing, growing, growing. Jim would say I was a bit grumpy, as he is a very brave man, but I like to think of it as extra tired. I have gained about 3 pounds since my last appointment 2 weeks ago. Let the rapid growth begin!

Jim and I decided we like the idea of having a doula at the birth and we had the opportunity to meet with Kate Dimfl yesterday evening. Not only was she absolutely personable and delightful, she is full of knowledge and experience. The idea, for us specifically, is that she would be the expert and the two of us would be partners and teammates. This relieves any unreasonable expectations I may conjure up in my hormonal head that Jim should be the expert and meet all of my needs during labor and delivery. We still plan to give birth at Cayuga Medical Center, but with a doula, hopefully Kate, at our side. Now, how can we get insurance to cover the cost?

Grandma and Grandpa Bisha came for a quick visit last night. (Jim is now the proud owner of his dad's motorcycle.) As a bonus, they brought down the stroller and carseat that they bought for their first grandbaby, which is a completely generous and lovely gift that we are grateful for. Things just keep getting more and more real. I have to say, seeing your husband's left brain navigate a stroller and carseat is pretty darn sweet. Some days I think I fall even more in love with that man. I was shocked he didn't just ignore the box or pretend like we really don't need them. To my surprise, he got it all set-up, analyzed the packaging it came in and pushed it around the house. Then he shoved it in a corner and it appears the ignoring has begun.