A BIG inflatable silver ball is taking pride of place in our lounge at the moment. Instead of sitting on the sofa I am supposed to 'relax' by sitting upright on the ball - this apparently encourages the baby to get into the right position (at the moment it obviously hasnt figured out where the exit is and is lying across my stomach instead of head down). I dont know if anyone out there has tried 'relaxing' by sitting bolt upright (not forgetting to tilt the pelvis forward) on a giant inflatable ball, but it is about as far from relaxing as trying to ride a unicycle. One minute I'm on, the next minute, after a lapse in concentration, the ball has rolled and I am off...
I have also been told to lean forwards (never back) when sitting on a chair. With a job that involves sitting at a desk all day, this is not very practical - my head seems to be practically touching my computer screen. Apparently some people take their inflatable balls with them to work to sit on at their desks - hmmmm this seems a bit desperate but I have it as a last resort if the baby doesnt co-operate and move in the next couple of weeks.
Next week is week 30 - great, I have been dying to get into the thirties, only 10 weeks of pot bellied life to go! On the other hand, only 10 weeks to buy absolutely everything I need. At the moment I have only purchased baby coat hangers (three - yellow gingham padded ones) they are very nice but I suppose it's time to think about investing in more urgent equipment. - pram, car seat, cot etc and about decorating the nursery (yellow to match the coat hangers of course).
NCT Ante natal classes are going well, they are really helpful and Steve has only ducked out of one so far, not bad. In November I will start NHS ante natal classes and am thinking about some special pregnancy yoga classes - with all this and check-up appointments with the midwife, being pregnant is turning out to be a full time job.
I am starting to think about my birthing plan and my ideal scenario for labour. Obviously, any plan will probably go out of the window at the first sign of pain and I will be bossing everyone around ordering the highest doses of any pain relief possible. Ideally, however, it would be nice to think I could get by on gas and air alone. I would like some new pyjamas, a new dressing gown and some smart but comfy slippers for my time in hospital, I will also be needing lots of flowers, chocolates and some champagne for after the event. I will have to make sure these points are made clear on my plan. I would also like Steve to be present, awake, alert, calm and reassuring at all times. Hmmm
I am thinking about using washable nappies, although most people I mention this to chuckle as if to say 'ahhh that's nice - I give you five days before you resort to disposables'. Well, we'll see, at least I am starting out with the right intentions, if anyone has any advice/recommendations on re-usable nappies that would be great.
Bye bye for now,,,