So this week Brian and I went to our first Prepared Childbirth class at the hospital where we will (hopefully) be delivering. It was kind of fun, and it was nice to meet other people who are expecting around the same time we are. The first class was all about signs and stages of labor. Brian and I both agreed that we didn't really learn anything we didn't already know. I guess that's what happens when you teach a bunch of high school students about the reproductive system and make your husband watch YouTube videos while planning your lessons.
Even though we didn't really learn anything at the last class, we are really looking forward to the future classes. Specifically, the ones where we get a tour of the maternity ward and learn infant CPR. I'm also looking forward to the class where we get to play with a baby doll. Sure, I've baby sat before and changed diapers, given bottles, etc., but I'm really hoping they go into more detail. Even if they don't, it will be good to review. I have started calling the class "How Not To Kill Your Baby 101" in my head.
Taking the class makes everything feel a bit more "real." As in holy crap, I'm well into the third trimester and July is coming up fast kind of real. And in a month or so I will be packing a bag to be ready to take to the hospital. 0_o Fun times!
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