The latest bits

So I had my most recent Dr's visit on the 15th. My weight has jumped a huge amount which scares me but I know I will work it off somehow after the baby is born. My fundal height is normal. My blood pressure was a little high for the first time since I found out we are pregnant. And he listened to the baby's heartbeat like he normally does, except this time he listened for a long time. This kinda freaked me out. So much so, that I didn't even think to ask why!!! But the fun thing is, I seem every 2 weeks now. So I go back Sept 30th. I will ask him then if there is something funny going on. The baby is still kicking and moving around, which is great. It lets me know that everything is going well. I am still growing even though when I look at myself, I don't see it. That's why I haven't posted another belly shot!! But I have already grown out of several clothes where the pants dig into my baby belly which I don't think is safe.
We got the call about our Labour and Delivery class which is on Oct 25th at the hospital. It's an all day thing and we have to bring our pillows. I'm pretty psyched about it and scared at the same time. I am anxious to see the rooms and know if we move rooms after the birth or not and if they are private. If they aren't private rooms - I will ask for one and pay the extra!! I was with my friend and my godson after his birth and being in a room with someone else while one of you is having problems breastfeeding and people coming in...definitely a private room for me.
I was also OVERJOYED to learn that my friend is expecting!!! It is such wonderful news!!
I am also happy to read her blog and know that like me she will be using cloth diapers.
I try not to share too much of our plans with people from work or family because I just get bombarded by comments and negativity. Don't breastfeed, don't bottlefeed, don't use cloth diapers, you won't have any time for yourself, forget about Christmas this year - you won't care...and so on. For now, I just say oh really and smile. But I know that I will figure things out on my own and decide what works for us!!
I was dead set against breastfeeding before and soon after we found we were pregnant. Then during our healthy pregnancy course, it seemed to make more sense. And now, I am going to try it. I haven't really told anyone because I don't want to put any added pressure on myself but I am going to post it here! There are too many benefits not to try it. And of course, definitely going to use cloth diapers at home. If all goes well, then that's all we will use but I will have some back up disposables for going out just in case ;)
Thank you to my friend for passing along the link to a website for cloth diapers. I have also found a place in Ottawa that has them as well. Just so many options!! It's insane!
I'm starting to freak out a little because I think that we still have so much to do to get ready for this baby!! The room is painted but we still have to buy and install the floating floor. I am also still waiting for my friend to let us know when we can pick up the crib and change table. Her son is still in the crib and was supposed to be out of it back at the beginning of Aug. We have a back up plan for that but I don't want to put pressure on her.
We are also in the works of stripping an old dresser and then going to stain it. Then of course all the extras to decorate the room... I think all this is causing me to have bouts of insomnia.
I will post a new belly shot and even post some pics of what we have purchased so far and maybe even the colour of the room. Sorry it's so long, I guess I should start posting a little more frequently LOL