Talk about no time to even breath! Who knew pregnancy would make you so busy all the time. Well ladies, I'm almost to my THIRD trimester!!! It's so crazy to think about and my baby shower is on December 1st!!! YAY! I'm 26 weeks and 2 days today and I am feeling huge already. I have a lot more growing to do, which is scary. lol. Luckily I don't have any stretch marks, yet. Tristan is getting so strong! Sometimes when he kicks, my whole body shakes. lol. He's starting to get into his head down position which means more kicks to the ribs and stomach. I'm loving every bit of it, though. Even when he decides to wake up at 2am and play for a few hours, I can't help but smile. That's our son kicking in there. OUR SON!! lol. Only 3 months left and I'm just getting more and more excited to meet him. COME ON FEBRUARY!! lol
Just thought this was funny. I'm have a HARD time shaving my legs now.
DH is going to have to start helping me from now on.
I have made my birth plan already. I want to be super prepared. Which is also why I have my list ready of what I'll pack in our hospital bags. lol. I'll probably pack our bags when I'm around 34 weeks and have it ready to just grab and go. As far as my birth plan, I want to have a drug free birth. I will be having our baby in the hospital. I have some medical issues that would probably make it unsafe to try and have him at home. I plan to play my massage music and have my husband preform accupressure and certain massage techniques, that I'll teach him, to help with labor pain. Also, I plan on bringing a "birthing ball", which is just a normal exercise ball. I would love to try having a water birth, but I don't think my hospital has that option. I also plan to use breathing techniques all kinds of different positions that I've learned through research to help labor progress and move the baby down. My ideal birthing experience would be to breath and relax and let the baby come out on it's own without nurses and doctors telling me when and how hard I HAVE to push. I'm not giving myself the option of an epidural. I also do NOT want an episiotomy. Every midwife I've talked to said that it's better to tear naturally, if you tear at all, because it heals better and you do less damage to your pelvic floor.
When it comes to fashion, hospital gowns are anything but fashionable. I have found some AMAZING birthing gowns online that are DISPOSABLE!! That's right. Look adorable while going through labor and giving birth, then just throw it away when you're finished!! They are called Pretty Pushers delivery gowns. You can buy them on their website at www.prettypushers.com and they have a great selection of colors!!
My personal favorite is the "I Dream of Sushi" gown.
Back view
They are all One Size, except Black and Pink also offer plus sizes, and are $24-$28. They are low cut in the front and it tie behind the neck like a halter top, so it's easy access for immediate skin-on-skin right after baby is born. There is a slit in the front for easy access to belly monitors and it ties shut for privacy. The back is pretty low cut, but for easy access for epidurals and it also has a tie in the back. From all the reviews I've read, and a few words from some personal friends of mine that have used it, I will definitely be using one of these gowns. I want to be comfortable and feel cute, which absolutely would not happen if I have to wear one of those over used and over sized hospital gowns. BLAH! Why not just pay at most about $28 for one that's never been used and will fit your body better and make you look awesome! lol. One of my friends had two of them and after she gave birth, she changed into the other one because it was so easy to breastfeed and was so comfortable. With this gown, it's sure to be an exciting and fashionable experience. Like they say on their website, "This is YOUR labor ... OWN it!" Trademark of Pretty Pushers. I do not own that phrase. Just had to throw that out there, just in case. :-P
Alright ladies. I'll post the most recent pictures of my belly, then I have to go cook dinner. I just wanted to update y'all on my pregnancy and let y'all know what I was up to and interested in. Hope y'all are staying safe and healthy!
24 Weeks 3 Days Belly photo!
24 Weeks 6 Days
Spur of the moment cell phone shot. Turned out pretty cool!
25 Weeks 3 Days Belly Photo!!!
Be safe and God Bless,
Ashley
