To.. fun weekends!

I had a really great weekend this past weekend.  Usually we dont do much and just hang out at home and do a whole lot of nothing.. this weekend we actually had plans and not the kind of plans that take up the whole day, it was nice.  On Friday night, Dan and I made risotto and scallops together then Dan really wanted me to watch Star Trek.. the new one.  I wasnt thrilled but I did end up liking it.  It wasnt at all like the tv show Star Trek and there were good looking guys in it, so that helped. :)  After that we decided to see Avatar in 3d.  I thought it was a really good movie, I definitely recommend seeing it in the theater for the 3d experience.  Its really cool.  At first it was hard to get used to it and I thought I was going to throw up, lol.. after the first 20 minutes, I got used to it and got to enjoy the rest of the movie.  It was quite an experience.  Dan and I came home around 1 am and hung out for a while, it was a perfect night.

On Saturday, Dan woke up feeling sick.  He ended up sleeping the whole day so I just lounged around the house and didnt do much.  He started to feel better around 4 so we went grocery shopping then made an awesome dinner.. well I guess it was breakfast at night.  We had bacon, eggs, pancakes.. yum!  So far, during this pregnancy, breakfast is what I enjoy most.  I could eat hashbrowns, toast, bacon, eggs, pancakes, bisquits and gravy, etc.. EVERYDAY! YUM! :)
 I had made plans for the night with my mother in law Buffy to go to church with her.  The Vineyard has holy spirit night every month after the Saturday night service, its a really cool experience and I loved it. It was really powerful and you could feel Gods presence.  I definitely want to go again to that.  I got prayer for lots of stuff, specifically for things going on in my life and for the baby.  I feel a lot of peace right now and ready for my appointment on Wednesday. I cant wait to see the baby and find out the gender, Im very excited!!

On Sunday, I went to the gym with Amy.  We hadnt gone last week together so we had a lot to catch up on.  We ended up walking 4 miles which I was thankful for because I didnt get to work out on Saturday because Dan was sick.  Elizabeth came over for a while and hung out and then Dan woke up and made breakfast. :)  He usually comes home from work around 7:30am so every Sunday I have the morning to myself until he wakes up around 1 or 2.  We hung out, took a shower/bath, and then ate dinner.  Our first birthing class started at 6:30.  Its a 6 week course.  My small group hired a doula so there are 5 couples and we are meeting in her house.  It is awesome, Im glad we did it through her instead of through the hospital.  We were there until about 9.  We could ask any questions, she had activites and lots of really good information.  I feel ready already and we still have 5 more classes!  The husbands were included too and it wasnt weird with them there, i dont konw why i thought it would be though lol.  I know Dans going to be an excellent partner, and I trust him completely.  I have a lot of peace with labor and delivery now instead of fear that I used to have.

Part of our homework has been to ask women we know about their birthing story.  I have emailed about 20 something women so far.  I love reading their stories.  It reminds me how strong women really are and that I am one of them! Its hard to believe sometimes haha. I feel more prepared and ready than I did before.  Its really encourging to hear about other womens experiences.