Lots of preparations!!

Mummy and Daddy have been very busy lately with baby preparations/courses as we are gearing up for your arrival in December.

Antenatal classes
Our antenatal classes started last Tuesday (so we have had 2 so far) and finish up on Tuesday 3 November. Our class is quite large - 13 couples - and the due dates range from early November to mid December.

Tonight we watched the birthing video which was a rather old one and nothing to write home about - a few people had said to us prior to the class that it was a bit much and they hadn't wanted to watch it but I would rather be prepared and neither of us thought it was that bad at all!

We also talked about what to pack in our hospital bags tonight so I am currently making a list and trying to make sure I don't forget anything, I think I will need 3 bags - one for me, one for Dada and one for you :o)

Hospital visit
On Wednesday last week (23 September) we had our checking in appointment at Hutt Hospital. We filled in some forms (well mostly I did), had a chat with the hospital midwife and then took a tour of the facilities. We were both very impressed and the midwife was lovely. I especially liked the fact that there is a corner bath available in every birthing room.

Hypnobirthing classes
Hypnobirthing classes start this Sunday and finish on Sunday 1 November. For more information on hypnobirthing you can refer to this link http://www.hypnobirthingwellington.co.nz/

Basically hypnobirthing teaches you deep relaxation techniques and how to work with your body throughout labour - and hey it can't hurt to be extra prepared!

Your room
We are steadily making progress on your room. Painting is now finished and Dada has done a wonderful job - a real labour of love for him. This weekend we will try and squeeze in some time to start sorting out the furniture etc and will put some photos up once it is all ready.

Birth of Connor
And last but by no means least yesterday Mummy and Dada became an Aunty and Uncle!!! Your Aunty Miranda had your cousin Connor John Nigel Wharton 4 weeks early - don't you go getting any ideas little one, just stay in there until at least 2 weeks before your due date!

Connor weighed in at 6 pound and 5 ounces and is just gorgeous and doing really well especially for being so early!

Night, night Chickling and remember no ideas about coming out any time soon (I am sure Mummy will change her tune about this in several weeks time) :o)