One day at a time: May 2010

Saturday, 5/1, DH and I had our childbirth education class. I thought it was so awesome. I learned a lot from this class. The teacher has 9 kids of herself and is a doula as well. She gave us tips for the pushing stage that I was the most concerned about, and that made things a lot more clear to me. I am afraid of a bad tear just as much as a c-section. We'll see how things go :)

Since Sunday I started feeling different - like things were starting to happen. I am keeping this log updated everyday with progress. It could still be weeks before she is born but it will be good to have a summary.

Sunday - 5/2 - Lots of walking, feeling tired and crampy.
Monday - 5/3 - Contractions 10-11 min apart. Pittered out in the night.
Tuesday - 5/4 - Contractions 6-8 min apart. Pittered out in the evening. Swollen feet and legs.
Wednesday - 5/5 - Swelling went down. No real contractions, only BH.
Thursday - 5/6 - Lots of BH, some real contractions. Not enough to time.
Friday - 5/7 - Lots of slightly more intense contractions since 7AM.
Sunday - 5/9 - Contractions 8-10 minute apart.
Friday - 5/14 - Part of mucus plug came off. Brown streaked.

I've been busy planning and making the nursery for quite a few weeks now. I love the way it all came together. Still waiting on the name letters that are custom order from Etsy seller. I just could not wait for them so I'll just share the pics without them :)

The letters will go on the wall behind the crib.