John and I had our last biweekly doctor's appointment yesterday. Going forward, our appointments will be weekly which signifies how fast the big day is approaching. I am now 34 weeks along and the doctor confirmed that everything still looks great. She was surprised to see that the baby is already dropping - something that normally occurs between weeks 36-38. Is this a sign that this little one will be arriving early? We found out that if the baby doesn't arrive early, it will be here no more than 3 or 4 days past my actual due date. Due to my size and stature, and with how rapidly the baby grows from here on out, our doctor doesn't want it to get to the point where I would be unable to deliver through my pelvic area - thus requiring a c-section. In addition to this news, she also shared that I can receive an epidural once I start to feel uncomfortable - regardless of how far I am dilated. I absolutely love her and am so glad that we found her!
In addition to our biweekly appointments, John and I also completed our 4 week Childbirth Education class and a 2 1/2 hour breastfeeding class as well. Our Childbirth Education class focused on the labor and delivery process; pain management options; what to expect when we go home; and most importantly, relaxation techniques. We practiced a lot of different breathing methods and poses to help alleviate the pain during contractions. Overall, it was a very knowledgeable and insightful course and we feel more prepared as the day draws nearer.
Our breastfeeding class was excellent! I am so glad that we registered for this course because I feel much more confident in this area. We learned about the proper ways of breastfeeding, what signs to look for when the baby is hungry and just how often a baby eats - which is often! The lactation consultants that we've met thus far are so eager to help and it's such a comfort knowing that they're a phone call away. In fact, their numbers are already programmed into my cell phone!
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