Happy Mother's Day!

Celebrated my first mother's day as mom-to-be. Arun had a witty card and purple tulips waiting, wonderful husband that he is. We are so excited, and sometimes still have to pinch ourselves that we are actually pregnant. Of course I get a reality check every time the kid elbows me in the ribs or hips, but its still a lot to take in.

The baby shower is this coming Saturday, in less than 7 days! Food is ordered, our great friend Jette (and doula) is helping us with decorations and activities, and I'm super excited that my godsisters are flying in. It will be a low key affair, but we added a bit of class by ordering 30 red velvet cupcakes. If you were on the fence about coming, maybe that will entice you. ;-)

We are already exhausted, running around getting the house ready, acquiring baby stuff, birthing classes, trying to maintain a semblance of a healthy lifestyle and working full time. No one told me that the sleep deprivation starts BEFORE the baby comes, but hey, I guess this is all practice for that. Starting the 34th week now - the baby could arrive in as soon as 3 more weeks or as long as 8 more weeks, who knows. I keep telling him to take his time, and that we are in no rush. I have to say I've thoroughly enjoyed pregnancy so far. I have a new found respect for the female body and that amazing uterus.

Today was also our first day of hypnobirthing class. Don't laugh, we are giving it a serious go. It absolutely resonates with our lifestyle, and if anything, hope it will keep Arun and I calm for the labor and delivery. We also accept and are prepared for whatever direction birth takes, but until then, I will keep practicing yoga, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, and listening to the affirmations. Our hospital, our doctor & midwife practice, and many people in this area are quite supportive of it and all attest to seeing it work. I also know a colleague at work who it worked for - she was at the hospital for less than 4 hours and caught her baby as it came out. How awesome is that!

Happy Mother's Day to all! Next post - pics from the shower with friends and family.