Anticipation!
So, I’m back in the harness at work. It was difficult to come back- having quite a few people come to my desk to express their condolences made it difficult to really get started for the day, and then end of the day was a meeting, so it wasn’t very productive. The weekend saw our first Lamaze class- I’m not sure how usefull it will be, but it moved quickly and was somewhat entertaining if only to look at the other (fathers|mothers)-to-be. The travel system that my mom ordered for us also arrived- that was a big stressor for Candice so it’s good to have it. Now we’re just waiting for the football so to speak.
Candice is VERY uncomfortable right now- with an injured pelvis, sore ribs, and a baby pressing on her diaphram which makes it hard to breathe. She’ll be full term in on about the 18th, so anytime after that could be the time … when people ask me when she’s due I’ve been saying anytime between 9/18 – 10/18 (her due date is 10/12). Candice wants Nora to hold out until October but I’m not sure that’s gonna happen. Until then, she’s got me in: Infant CPR, Child Care Basics, Lamaze… I think she thinks that I need some education on this sort of thing.
I do, I suppose.
In other news, It seems that Nora is a pre-natal football fan- she gets really active when Candice is cheering during football games. I like this idea very much.
Edit: Happy Birthday, Mom!
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Nora! I don’t remember you mentioning a name being picked before. It’s a lovely name.
I’m excited for all three of you. It’s been a rough time lately, and there is nothing like a new baby to remind everyone that life goes on, and happiness can intermingle with sadness, and memories can be shared, and new ones made.
Happy baby. (May the remaining time pass swiftly.)
I found hypnobirthing extremely useful in getting through the birth process:
http://www.amazon.com/HypnoBirthing-natural-approach-comfortable-birthing/dp/0757302661
Yeah, she’s got quite a bit of clinical hypnosis experience and has several hypnobirth suggestions in place to help her out.
Yeah, the first name was really my choice, so Candice gets to decide on the middle name(s). I fear that the poor girl will have a long name.