Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Getting So Close!!

First, a shoutout to our sole reader Grandpa Charles :)
Second, Jason and I can barely believe how quickly the last weeks are flying by!  We had our AMAZING shower, where we were blessed with so many beautiful and useful treasures.  Amelia is one lucky little girl.  We feel like the nursery is almost ready, but still have a few essentials to get for the bathroom and for feeding.  This weekend our goal is to pack a bag for the car to take when we rush to the hospital!  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  We searched for an online checklist but feel that many of those lists have you packing your entire home! 
Jason and I attended Childbirth Class last weekend and really felt that it benefitted us and helped us get more excited about the end.  It was really great to tour the hospital and see the rooms where all the action will be happening ;)  We are impressed with the personal attention given to moms, dads, and babies at Hilton Head Hospital due to its small nature.  The woman who taught our class also taught my breast-feeding class, and will definitely see me and Amelia before we leave the hospital (she may even be Amelia's baby nurse).  It will be nice to see a friendly face during the delivery!  The rooms seem nice and as mentioned, it is a small unit so it feels personal. 
I have my 34 week check up tomorrow, where the doctors will still be feeling if Amelia remains in the breech position.  I am almost certain that she still is due to how she is lying and pushing.  We will have another ultrasound at 36 weeks to check one last time!  I hope she can get turned and into position over the next 2 weeks!
Returning to week has been tiring, but it does help the time pass more quickly.  I am focusing on writing maternity lessons so that when September 30th comes, I can drive away and not look back until mid-December! 
I think this is all the updating we have for now, but we do promise to try and be better about writing so we can share this time and when Amelia is here with everyone back home!