A mix of emotions

Well here we are in the 27th week! Baby weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is about 15 inches long! I feel him constantly moving and kicking which is cute!

I am feeling excited, nervous and a bit overwhelmed too! There is so much to do/learn before the baby comes!

I started researching some baby products for our registry and I spent a couple of hours just learning about the science of cloth diapering! I watched youtube videos about different styles and brands and Mom's that compare them with pros and cons, and how to launder them! And I just came away with more questions!

I also watched some videos on "essential" baby items which omg, there are so many types of things to buy for a baby! And to be honest Marcelo and I both want to do as many used/recycled products as possible, especially since they will be used for such a short time. So more to come on that soon. We are hoping to have a shower mid-January and are very excited!

Also we've been taking 2 different class series; 'Prepared Childbirth,' and 'Baby Care Basics.' Both are awesome and the more I learn, the more confident and excited I feel, not to mention nervous too. I'm already realizing how many different approaches and schools of thought there are about these things and then I remind myself that birth and baby care are the most natural things ever, before hospitals, medical interventions, and mass consumerism! So I plan to keep it as simple as possible and really focus on cultivating a deep internal trust of myself and my body through meditation and positive affirmations.

We're also getting ready to interview Doulas for the birthing process. Here is a good article about their role if you don't know.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/articles/2013/12/02/more-american-women-employing-doulas-during-childbirth.html

And we're getting ready to make a birth plan, which will just outline what our preferences are for the birthing process/time in the hospital. So many decisions!

The other great thing, which is truly a blessing, is that I will have an entire month off of work before my due date! I will be able to get a lot done then and gather more things for baby. We are so fortunate to have financial security and the peace of mind of knowing that we will be able to provide for our baby. What a wonderful thing.

I have been feeling good and part of my child birth prep has been walking daily and doing stretches and exercises on a regular basis. Also, of course, eating fresh, whole foods. These practices take time but the investment is so worth it. Walking is not only beneficial for the physical but the mental as well. Check out this sunset I saw tonight!