Birthing class.....

This past weekend we went to our niece Alyson's first birthday party and had such a great time. She is so cute and I think enjoyed her first piece of cake ever.... She managed to get icing in her hair but overall made out pretty well. She is such a beautiful little girl and we can't wait to introduce her to baby Sam. I think the two of them together are going to be T-R-O-U-B-L-E.......

So Sunday Dan and I attended our first of 2 days worth of childbirthing class. We were prepared for a whipping and actually came out of the day feeling like we got a lot out of it...I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing a girl that I swear was twice my size and due a week after me and no she was not having twins....There was also a girl sitting next to me that was tiny....So it was nice to be able to see that there is always someone better and worse off then you are.... So here is a recap of the day.

*Got up a tad early and had a late breakfast/really early lunch at the bagel place (class was from 11-5 hello could we not do better timing for prego people as right in the middle of a major feeding time, especially for me since I have been suffering from heartburn/acid reflux so I tend to eat a bigger lunch and a pretty tiny dinner to minimize it for the night)

*First started the class with a little introduction of everyone and fears etc what you plan to learn from the class...And my comment on that was "When can I get the epidural?" Not sure the teacher appreciated that one but it was the truth..

*Listened to her talk about labor and the routes you can go medicated versus non-medicated (like that was really even an option for us)...

*Watched a video which was not as bad as everyone says (they must have updated it recently)...

*Then got to use all those pillows and blankets that I asked Dan to carry in by laying on the floor and practicing breathing and massage techniques...Dan and I laughed a lot but we just couldn't get our counting timing down..he went to fast I went to slow or vice versa..So at least we were entertained...

*Then watched another video on epidural (now we are talking)...I had some fears about a needle going into my back but once they explained the entire procedure and watched the video I was so calm about it...Kinda like going to the dentist and they give you some numbing shots ahead of time....

*Then to finish the class discussed when should you go the hospital, etc...(Which in my opinion may need to have been highlighted a little more as I know the minute I feel any pain/contractions or my water breaks I am running like a maniac for car to go....And the teacher was encouraging us to stay home and get through a few hours first...Are you crazy?????) We (the teacher and I) did not agree on when to go to the hospital but really it will be up to me (and Dan) when it happens...

So next week we have our car seat inspections on Saturdays to make sure our car seats are installed properly..Then Sunday we finish up our last childbirthing class...We get to go on a tour of the hospital which is going to be key since if you have preregistered (which we have!!) then you go straight up to the floor instead of sitting there and filling out all the paperwork.... So it will nice to be shown exactly where to go and what to do....

Also I hope to take a new belly picture this week (34 weeks) to put up so everyone can see how big I have gotten...I have gained no weight in almost 3 weeks (yet my stomach keeps expanding) so that was a total change of pace for me but the doctor said it is not a big deal since I am fine weight gain wise overall....