At the end of next month, the little one is expected to arrive. Baby’s layette is now prepared and the hospital classes are almost over. During one of them, while watching videos of few labour experiences, I even started crying. We have now a few weeks to relax and to close all the pending tasks. Recently, for example, we were wondering whether we will need a doula. These women help during labour, by massaging the spine, or by mediating between the parents and the medical staff. We decided that for now we will stick to ourselves.
Last Sunday we went to the Polish Mass at the Church of the Nativity. Interestingly this Church closed in the mid-90s, but after two years of parishioners’ intensive prayers by the empty building, the Bishop of San Francisco was persuaded to re-open the temple the Polish as well as to the Slovenians and the Croatians.
Mass went on smoothly and was in a nice atmosphere. We even had the opportunity to attend the baptism of a local little parishioner. In the end the priest invited everyone for cake and coffee. It was nice to speak in Polish, make new acquaintances and watch the kids go wild.
The second part of the day passed just as pleasantly. French La Boulange in a huge shopping mall Westfield Center has again met our culinary expectations. After the meal we went to the cinema to see Women in Gold showing the long battle to regain works of art stolen in Vienna from a wealthy Jewish family during World War II.
After watching this moving film we rode the escalator to the top floor to see another version of our stroller – this time adapted to traveling. And we again agreed that there is nothing more we need…except, well maybe…?
After returning home, Dean prepared a delicious dinner: salad with tuna, mayonnaise and avocado, fried eggplant and gnocchi with tomato sauce. A pregnant girl got to eat!:)
Ahead of us another “waiting” week. Filled mainly with regular visits and the hospital tour. I am also attending a class to learn about programs managing and recruiting new employees. This, of course, is not in the hospital.
Luckily I also have plans to attend prenatal yoga classes. I hope that I will still fit in my sports outfits:)
H.xx