Week 27 & First Baby Class

Week 27 (from BabyCenter.com & BabyFit.com):

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his or her legs extended. He or she is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his or her eyes, can suck his or her thumb now, which is actually a good thing! It helps calm him or her, while also helping to strengthen jaw muscles and encourage the suckling reflex. Your baby can even cry now, but you won't be able to hear him or her.

**Awwww, our little precious baby!**

First Baby Class:

Last night Brian and I went to our first of four Prenatally Yours childbirth classes held at St. Elizabeth College in Morristown. It was a wonderful experience and we had a lot of fun. The trainer, Ellen, is a Certified OB Nurse with tons of experience and knowledge with a great sense of humor as well. Class opened with a standard introduction where we all got to meet and introduce ourselves. There are 13 other couples in class with all the same questions and fears joined with the excitement and anticipation of a first child. In this first class we learned about common OB terms, 3rd trimester changes and expectations, common discomforts of pregnancy, prenatal exercises, relaxation and breathing techniques and most important...what is happening to Baby, Mommy and Daddy during and after pregnancy.

We also got to tour the Morristown Memorial Hospital which was very exciting! The labor and delivery section was recently renovated and is sooooo beautiful. All the rooms are private and have all you need to make your experience and stay as comfortable as can be. The newborn section was filled with tiny little babies some only hours old and all soooo cute to look at. Some of us from the class didn't want to leave and could have watched them all night. Brian and I left the class with great expectations, still some questions, but a feeling of great joy and we can't wait to meet our little one when he or she arrives! :)

More updates to follow. Sorry no pictures yet, maybe after this weekend.

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!