Preparing for Baby

We're due to have our birthing class the first part of next month. After a little discussion and chagrin at the time it will take, we decided to give up an entire Saturday rather than absorb entire Wednesday evenings for three weeks. Then again, it's better than having to go for six weeks like I'd anticipated! Still, it's a tangible step towards being better prepared for what's to come. The thought of labor is still incredibly daunting...

That we're going to be taking our childbirthing class is hitting home the fact that our lives are about to change drastically. I haven't really had an opportunity to do any of those "nesting" things as much of our baby stuff (okay, all of it) is at my parents' house in an effort to keep the condo decluttered. We have not set up a room or crib or anything. I haven't washed any of her clothes. My sister-in-law has a tub of hand-me-downs from Eliza's cousin ready for me, and I'm tempted to ask for it sooner rather than later just so I can go through it. There's a long list of things I'd like to do for her, but no place in which to do it. All of these first-time-expectant-mother feelings are crowding up and feeling very little outlet. Thankfully, they're not to the critical point. That will likely come next month. After the showers.