Week 34 - Another Doctor's Visit

We are now on week 34! We have only about 6 weeks until the due date.

Friday, we went for another doctors visit. Our prescription was changed from one shot of Lovenox daily to two shots of Heparin daily. We are having trouble getting the prescription filled because it calls for pre-filled needles and nobody seems to stock it this way. So, we're continuing with the left-over Lovenox until Monday when we discuss the prescription with our doctor. The advantage of the Heparin is that it is supposed to be easily reversed if there is much bleeding during the birth.

We're still working on getting the nursery room ready. I'll post pictures when it is done.

In 2 weeks, we will go back and have another ultrasound done.

The Shower

Saturday, we had our baby shower in Clay County, Kentucky, where my wife is from. Both of her parents are from huge families. I've included some pictures of the crowd, the presents, and the diaper cake. It was a very nice day. It's good to have so many people who care about us and our baby.

Baby Shower this Weekend

Today is Thursday. I got home from Nashville this evening. My wife and I went to dinner with her mother and sister (age 13). Tomorrow, we leave for Clay County (1 1/2 hours away). Her mother is throwing us a baby shower this weekend. You are all invited! J/K... My wife wants me to attend. It aught to be interesting. I'll post more this weekend.

Childbirth Class

Last week, my wife and I, attended an all day childbirth class. She was a bit upset with me when I actually fell asleep during the film that told how fathers should pamper their partners. In my defense, I was really, really tired to begin with. I am curious whether or not there is anything to the breathing exercises. All the guys at work say that the lessons go out the window when you are in the delivery room. They say that if you try to coach as instructed in these classes that you'll quickly get told to shut up. For those of you who have been through the childbirth experience, I'd love to hear your comments about whether or not the breathing helps. Also, I'd like your advise as to how to make the experience better for my wife. Any tips and advise will be appreciated.

The Father Dreams

Last night, I had a dream. In this dream, my pregnant wife and I were in someone's mobile home. As we were leaving, we stepped out from the door onto a very small wooden deck. The deck had no rails. Brandi, unable to see her feet, stepped over the side of the deck. She completely missed the stairs and fell about five feet to the ground. I heard her scream as she fell but was unable to catch her. A vicious dog in the yard came running. I was going to have to make a split second decision. Do I fight back the dog to keep it away from my wife. Or, do I ignore the dog and see to my wife's injuries in hopes that the dog keeps its distance. At this point, I awoke.