Preparing for Emma!!!

Belly Love :)

We are closing in on the 35 week mark of our pregnancy and I can't believe how quickly everything has gone! I remember when we first went to the doctor back in January we asked when we could find out the sex of the baby and they replied "April." We never thought that it would get here, but April has come and gone and now it's nearing the middle of July! Nick and I have really been enjoying our Prepared Childbirth classes at the hospital and I feel like we're getting nearer to being prepared :)

This past week at our class we got to take a tour of the new birthing center at the hospital and were given the chance to see the Labor and Delivery rooms, and then the Recovery rooms. I found out that after I have Emma they will keep us for 2 days (for a normal delivery) or 3 days (for a cesarian). I was under the impression that we would only stay one day after her birth, but was relieved to find out that this isn't the case. I'm sure we'll be antsy to get home after those few days are over, but am glad we will have anyone we may need at our beck and call for a few days to help us gain a little confidence and to ask any of our questions to!

Tonight after Nick gets off work we're going back to Grand Island so we can go to Grover Cleveland Days in Saint Paul (car show, crafts, food, etc) on Saturday. This time last week Nick wasn't wanting to go back because he was upset about not getting the job and didn't want to be asked about it, however, he changed his mind because his Dad asked if we were coming back and he hated to say no :) Plus we figured that this will probably be out last time back there before Emma comes because on the weekend of the 31st we are going back to MO for Kati's baby shower, which will be cutting it close, so we decided we might as well go. Plus, we figure that after having her we probably won't go anywhere for a month or so, or until my bday get-together at Gma's in mid-September. Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend and we don't roast at this thing tomorrow :) Well, I had better get some lunch so I will update you Monday after our doctor's appointment where they are going to begin checking me for dilation! Yikes! Later :)