First home visit

Jasmine, our midwife, came to our home for a visit today. It was a wonderful experience. Mike and I both felt... well... at home. It's pretty unique when your husband can crawl onto your own bed next to you to be a part of an exam. She brought over the inflatable birthing tub and we went over the list of remaining items we need in the house before the delivery--pretty basic stuff, more towels, some rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, electrolyte drink, etc. As D Day gets closer, Mike and I get more and more excited and comfortable with our decision to have a home birth. (At the same time, we are okay and realistic with the fact that there is a chance we'll end up at the hospital.) We decided we'll set up the tub in the living room where I can be in the middle of everyone and there will be plenty of room. It connects to the washing machine's water supply with a hose.

Here, Jasmine is listening to the heart beat with her cool wooden fetoscope.

Jasmine feeling the baby's position. Munchkin is head down, but seems to twirl around on its head, as the butt moves from side to side constantly.