Classes and Vacation

These past several days have been very busy. We had our childbirth classes on Friday and Saturday and also did a baby basics class (diapers, bathing, etc. stuff). The classes were ok. We learned a whopping 3 breathing techniques, one of which I can't seem to remember even a few days later and also talked about positions and medication options and such.

Before the class I was super gung-ho for an epidural. Now I am not so sure. I think I will decide if I need it when the time comes. I know it really takes the edge off the pain but it also means you can't move around and when I got one for my first kidney stone surgery several years ago my blood pressure got all messed up (usually really low and it spiked really high). Anyway, what I think I most got out of the class was that I'll just need to roll with the punches that day because you really can't totally plan for what having a baby is going to be like. I do feel more prepared which is funny because now I really have almost no plan.

Sunday we left for Glenlaurel and we totally needed a mindless, calm, serene vacation. I think it did the trick even though we hit a few bumps along the way. On Monday we decided to eat lunch somewhere in Hocking Hills (not at our B&B) and NO WHERE was open. We drove around for at least an hour and tried 3-4 places with no success. We also stopped by to check out Ravenwood Castle. We have tried unsuccessfully to eat there several times to check it out. It was quite an experience just going for a look.

First, the driveway to the place was practically at a 90 degree angle and very scary. Then we got to the place and got out of the car and walked towards the entrance. About 3/4 of the way to the door this big black dog comes around a corner and starts barking at us. And then it comes towards us and we are kind of screwed because it wasn't leashed and no one was around. It kept following us and barking and we decided to get back in the car. Really doesn't make me want to stay somewhere when they have a mean-looking, barking dog running loose and no one comes when it barks. The driveway out was even worse than the one in and Max thought he was going to flip the minivan. I am guessing no repeats there.

We finally ended up stopping at a very bizarre covenience/general store place and got lunch for $5. It wasn't all that tasty but it was cheap:)

Glenlaurel though was awesome. The food was good both nights and we ate at their first ever 'French Night' which was fun. Our room was also very cozy and we had a lot of nice times reading and chatting by the wood stove fireplace and there was a huge bathtub which I loved and we hiked quite a bit. I am very proud of myself for having the energy to do several low-key trails in my 33rd week of pregnancy. I think I was able to hike more this time than I have in the past, which is too funny!

Yesterday after we came back we gaved the puppies baths because they really needed them and then I washed all of Baby T's clothes and linens stuff in Dreft. I am feeling much more on track now.

This weekend is Family and Friends Baby Shower and then I have off a little bit next week for Max's surgery (he's obviously gonna be off too). So we are total work slackers right now:)