Top of the morning to you! It’s not a typical Friday around here. There will be no Fridays After Five this evening (sadness).
Because we’ll be spending our Friday at the hospital! For two days of childbirth classes! I have no idea what to expect, but I’m looking forward to learning more. I have only heard good things about our hospital (which is only 6 months old) and I have yet to see the inside. It’s so strange to think that pregnancy is one of the few times you KNOW you’re going to be a patient in a hospital.
Strawberry-Cottage Cheese Whipped Banana Oatmeal this morning. Topped with strawberry-lavender jam (I’m almost out already!), Reginald’s Cashew Nilla butter and granola.
Served with a cup of caramel tea (by Adagio) and a dash of sunshine.
j3nn says
Good luck visiting the hospital! How exciting. 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Caramel tea sounds heavenly.
Happy Friday, Kath!
Vivi @ My.Beautiful.Air says
that bowl/mug is so unique! And a beautiful color! Happy Friday Kath!
Laurie says
Have fun tonight! I just love that bowl you had your breakfast in!!!!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I love that green bowl! It’s cute 🙂 Good luck at the classes! I’m sure you will learn a lot.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That breakfast looks sooooooo delicious! And I love the color of that bowl!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Ooo I’ve never heard of lavender jam – sounds interesting!
Lindsey says
So you actually will stay overnight at the hospital for the classes? Good luck!!
How are you liking Reginald’s nut butters? I bought the original crunchy PB…it’s pretty good, but I like the Peanut Shop (http://www.thepeanutshop.com/product/232/peanut-butter-items) better, I think… I’m curious about the more unique Reginald’s flavors, though!
KathEats says
No, not overnight! Just Friday night + Sat AM
Lindsey says
Ohhhh, okay! Well, enjoy! How exciting.
Khushboo says
Hope you enjoy the classes :)!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
loving that green bowl! the color and shape of it is gorgeous. have fun tonight! that is so exciting!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Have fun at the classes Kath! It’s so true what you said about knowing you’ll be a patient in a hospital. Lucky for me, I haven’t had any serious injuries or reasons to be a patient (knock on wood) for a very long time, and hopefully it stays that way because I don’t particularly like hospitals. I hope you guys learn lots! 🙂
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
That bowl is just too cool! Really need to make myself some whipped banana oatmeal…for one – what sort of ratio or quantity oats to liquid to banana?
KathEats says
The recipe is on my Tribute page and is for one person!
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
I couldn’t find there are sooooo many oat recipes! 🙂
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
Ha I’m so stupid, it’s at the top, thanks 🙂
KathEats says
Glad you found it!
Becca says
“…pregnancy is one of the few times you KNOW you’re going to be a patient in a hospital.” …unless you have a home birth! 😉
KathEats says
True, but that’s not our case!
Lace @ Real Food Quest says
My sister is almost 3 months (yay!) along and is currently debating hospital vs. birthing center. This may be too personal to ask, so feel free to ignore me, but did y’all consider other options? If so, find any good resources to help you decide? She is the first of our friends/family to be a mom, and there is soooo much out there it’s overwhelming. Hoping you and your mom’s group may have some better info.
Thanks!
KathEats says
I felt very strongly that we were attached to a hospital. If there had been a birthing center in the same block as the hospital, I bet I would have chosen that. Our hospital is pretty small and from what I’ve heard, the OB unit is more like a birthing center than a big city hospital, so I was comfortable with this decision
Nicole says
Our class is tomorrow…ALL DAY. 🙁 Kind of a bummer since I miss the farmers market and my parents offered to take us to IKEA since it’s supposed to be nice, but it was too late to cancel/reschedule the class when she called.
I’m interested to see how the class is and what I can learn because the whole labor/delivery process is what freaks me out! My husband was initially okay with the class when I signed up, but now he questions why we need classes! Um, because we only have a vague idea of what happens! Plus we’ll get a tour of the maternity area. I think he’s going to learn a lot- kinda like our trip to Babies R Us when he realized we needed a lot more than he thought- and that’s just us trying to get the basic items!
Sana says
So you spend the night at the hospital as part of your class?
KathEats says
No, it’s just split between two days
Andrea says
Have fun with your classes tonight!
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
Strawberry lavender jam and caramel tea??!! wow! Now this is a nice start of the day!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I cringe at the whole “sick model” of pregnancy and childbirth. Sometimes the way we think about things and the words we use can really affect how we approach something and how we act in different settings.
Perhaps instead of seeing yourself as a “patient” in the hospital, you should view yourself as a client or customer. The staff are there to assist you and help you have the experience you want in a normal, natural, healthy process 🙂
KathEats says
I wasn’t implying I’d be sick, but I will be staying under their care. I am thankful I will have the help of nurses during that time when I’m likely to be very sore and uncomfortable
Jen says
you seem so relaxed about the whole child-birthing experience. I’d be a nervous wreck!!
KathEats says
I’ve looked forward to it my whole life! Ask me again during Labor 🙂
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Have fun at class! Most of the soon to be moms in my class were pretty relaxed. The dad’s were a bundle of nerves! 🙂
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Planning to be in the hospital is a different kind of mindset. Have fun!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
A very ‘berrylicious’ breakfast! I am very fortunate that the births of my two boys has been my only stay at a hospital! I remember going for the classes…walking through the process and seeing the facility made the reality of it all sink in more deeply…it added to the overall excitement!
Cait's Plate says
Exciting!! I’m sure it will be a great experience and you’ll leave only feeling that much more prepared. Good luck and have fun!
Christine says
I hope you enjoy your class! It will be a bonding time with you and your hubby. It will also make it seem very real since you will see the birthing rooms.
Jen says
What are your favorite Adagio teas? I have some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket!
KathEats says
Chestnut, Candy Cane, Almost Pumpkin Ice Cream are my favs
Jen says
Thanks Kath.
mary @ minutespermile says
Pretty bowl. Green and orange are almost direct complementary colors!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Have fun at the childbirth classes!!
Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says
It’s true – UVA Hospital (which is where I’m assuming you’re going) has a terrific birthing unit! I work in early intervention nearby, and we have a LOT of kids who have come through the hospital and parents only have terrific things to say about it. Also, even though I know we’re all hoping you wont need it, but their NICU is one of the best out there. So if anything bad DOES happen (crossing all my fingers and toes that it doesnt), at least you can rest assured that you and the little one are in the best possible care. Anyway, just some thoughts from someone who has seen lots of kiddos come through there!
KathEats says
We’ll actually be at Martha Jefferson, but glad to hear good things about uva!
Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says
Gotcha. Well I have had some kiddos come out of there too (all with good things to say), just not as many since it’s so new and much smaller! But really, all the hospitals around Charlottesville are actually extremely good, so that is always reassuring!
Annette @FitnessPerks says
Sounds exciting!! Good luck 🙂
Healthy Living Val says
Please tell us — where did you find that bowl?? Good luck with the classes!
KathEats says
It’s the Ramen bowl – an OpenSky sister to the Buddha bowl (https://opensky.com/katheats/product/flavour-design-buddha-bowl)
I believe you can get it from Uncommon Goods
Roxanne says
Those notches in the green bowl… are they for resting the spoon? Why 2 notches.. fork and knife?
My mom just gave me a strawberry container, there were 3 for $5. I think I will eat them as is… nothing special! 🙂
KathEats says
Chopsticks!
Roxanne says
Of course! Why didn’t I think of that? DUH!
Mom says
I remember the hospital tour with you! My favorite part was peeking at the babies in the nursery.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I wish you nothing but success in having the birth you want to have and hopefully the hospital is just a venue for that to unfold, according to your wishes, and hopefully baby and the universe and the stars collide and it all happens the way you hope for and that the classes are helpful!
I remember lots of massages during them…I wasn’t complaining 🙂
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Umm, strawberry lavender jam sounds divine! Yum yum yum!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
Have fun! I’m sure it will be a great experience!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Enjoy your class!
Erica says
i like that bowl but it kind of looks like an ashtray. Where did you get it? Looks vintage.
KathEats says
It’s a Ramen bowl – the slots are for chopsticks! From OpenSky (no longer available) but also Uncommon Goods
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
That dash of sunshine sounds like the secret ingredient 😉 Now I know what I’ve been missing with all these clouds here lately!
Angel7 says
I believe that the childbirth class that I had to take for our first child was only for a few hours in one evening. However, there is a lot to cover when it comes to childbirth, so the more information the better.
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Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says
Hope you guys learn a lot and have fun at the classes! 🙂
Amanda @flecksofgreen says
Will you be going to see the movie “What to Expect, When You’re Expecting”??
KathEats says
Hope so!
Jenn says
Fun times…sitting on the ball while you talk about stages of labor 🙂 Maybe I’ll see you around MJH this weekend. Never know where I’ll be.
Cindy says
I’ve started adding cottage cheese to my oatmeal now too and I LOVE it! It’s creamy, cheesy, and a little salty! Great idea! 🙂