Q Train to the Brooklyn Birthing Center

Another visit to the Brooklyn Birthing Center today for my prenatal check-up. I am 30 weeks and things are looking good. I heard his heartbeat loud and clear and it was within healthy range. My blood pressure and measurements were on point, as well. I’ve gained about 17-18 lbs. Theo is very active and the midwife said this should be the most active time since he still has a decent amount of space. I have to pay attention to make sure his movement stays busy and feels the same. The only bad news is that I am slightly anemic and need to start taking herbal iron supplements a few times a day to get my numbers up, otherwise I can’t deliver at BBC. And I really want to deliver there. I love this place. It’s a home-like environment and everyone there is really nice. They support the women wholly and support the family’s right to self-determination in an alternative birth environment.

I took some pics of the place so others can see what it’s like. There are two birthing rooms, a family room, bathroom, of course, and a tub is available for those who are interested in laboring or giving birth in water. They offer sort of a breastfeeding 101 there, too, and I plan to attend the class before Sept.

I kind of got overwhelmed today because there is so much we still have to do in the next 10 weeks. Only 10 weeks away! It’s starting to really fly by now. We have to find a doula, consider a pediatrician, make plans for baby’s circumcision, take our childbirth education class (we are already signed up for July), and attend some breastfeeding classes, too. Not to mention getting our house in order! It’s all very exciting and becoming much more real. I’m headed to Cleveland this weekend for my baby shower and I am so very excited to see all of my friends and family. So happy that so many people love and support me and Jay and can’t wait to meet baby Theo! We are really lucky.