Not Much To Report

I don't have much to report about Lily. I had a routine doctor's appointment on Monday, and Dr. B said everything still looks great. Got to briefly see her alien face but she was moving around too much to get a good picture. Oh, I've already gained 20 lbs. (Holy crap!!!) She said not to worry, that I'm doing fine, but it's still a bit disturbing to see the scale being tipped so much. I'm officially 5 1/2 months pregnant. Time seems to be going by so slowly...I just want to meet her already. I had a brief conversation with Dr. B about how I'll be giving birth, as I really want to try to do it naturally without an epidural. I know, it sounds a bit nuts, but it doesn't hurt (actually it does) to try. I feel like I have a high tolerance for pain, but then again, I've never given birth before so I don't think I really know what pain is. My hospital, St. Luke's Roosevelt, has a fantastic Birthing Center, but unfortunately, being high-risk, I won't be giving birth there. Though she assured me that the 12th & 14th floors are just as good. I believe her. I'm planning on signing up for a few classes that the hospital is offering: lamaze, hypnobirthing, infant CPR, etc. I'll let you know how that goes.