New things

I am 33 weeks now! I can't believe I am about to meet Donovan! I can't wait to see what this little guy looks like! I feel like I know him already, but I know this won't compare to the moment when I actually get to hold him.
So, what's new? Mark and I have started the childbirth classes. We had our third class last night. The first class we had, we watched a birth video. (They don't waste any time getting down to business!) The second class we watched a c-section video. (I closed my eyes during this one. I don't feel like I need to have a visual of that) We also have been learning about medical interventions....epidural, episiotomy, vacuum, forceps, etc... The more I learn, the more confident I feel about childbirth. I am surprised how empowered the class is making me! I have also decided that I am not going in with any expectiations other than to listen to my body. I think some women go in there with the mindset of "I am getting an epidual right away" or "I am definitely going to go natural" and when things dont go exactly to plan, they are disappointed. So my theory is that I will go as far as I can without an epidural. When I need it, I need it, if I don't, I don't. I have no idea what to expect so I don't think I should plan the pain management part of labor until I experience it on my own. I know it is different for every woman.
My baby shower is this weekend and I am super excited! I can't wait to see everyone!