Water Babies

Well P’s bump continues to expand at a fair rate of knots – although the consultant has told her that the baby isn’t going to a big one. We were a little scared at first as they wanted P to have a third scan (which was fine) and then have another one in a few weeks time just to make sure.

However, with all the measurements they can take from the scans and then plot them against a chart, it’s obvious to see from the results that the bump is cooking nicely. If anything, after our first antenatal class, P was relived that the baby wasn’t going to be a bumper one as, judging by some of tummies of the other mums to be, they’re going to smarting somewhat afterwards.

We’ve also talked about the birth (it’s getting spookily close now – we’re even starting to kit out the spare room ready for the arrival) and, after being put off by the thought of it, P has come around to the idea of a water birth.

Our hospital does them and, if P can wear a baggy t-shirt to cover all the necessary bits, it’s probably going to be the method of choice. To be honest, if there’s anything that’ll help her stay relaxed and in the optimum position for delivery, a water birth seems like the best way to go. I can even be useful too – I can hold the scoop for fishing out anything that shouldn’t be in the water (assuming I’ve not fainted in the process!)