Have a New Kid by Friday

I started a parenting class at church tonight that is based on Dr. Lehman's book, Have a New Kid by Friday. I was pleasantly pleased at how funny and upbeat the class was and how many people were in the class. It is one class a week for six weeks, so I really won't have a new kid by this Friday. I guess I can look forward to the end of February!

Vinyasa

I thought I would try something different at the gym today, so I headed to Vinyasa. I have tried this class before, so I knew I was "asking for it". So it began....downward dog, warrior pose, chair. Not a problem until the heat kicked in. Once again I am about 20 minutes into the class, and I am sweating like a pig. I just don't get it. I take some pretty difficult weight classes and a kick my butt weekly Zumba class. I mentally think I am tough, but then I go get whipped at a Zen class? Oh well, I like it!

Breastfeeding 101

Really, the class name was Breastfeeding 101. We learned all we would want to know in this class. We now look at the boob as a machine or a tool. Our class instructor was a RN and lactation consultant at the hospital, and she was so very funny and entertaining. She really straightened us out on what to expect, what not to expect, and nipple confusion. Hopefully, we will remember all of the important info when the baby arrives.

We graduated

John Chris and I graduated childbirth class tonight. We now know all there is to know about birthing a baby. A little too much if you ask us. We think this class should be taken before you get pregnant, and it should be mandatory! I bet the birth rate would drop. All kidding aside, we gained a ton of knowledge about labor and delivery. We even got a certificate. I guess that means that we are ready? Now what?

Childbirth class

Epidural to Episiotomy. Need I say more?

Childbirth video

So John Chris and I had our weekly childbirth class tonight, it was interesting to say the least. We watched natural childbirth videos. Between all the moaning, massaging, and blood - what the hell have we gotten into? We knew we would watch the videos, but I don't think John Chris was prepared to SEE them. He behaved really well during the videos. As soon as we could go on break, he looked at me and said "Did you see that vagina?" I had to laugh, but I doubt I will be laughing in a couple of months. OUCH!

Childbirth class

John Chris & I started our childbirth classes tonight. The classes go for 6 weeks at the hospital where we plan to deliver Baby Allison. The class has about 10 couples that are expecting their first baby within the next 2 - 4 months. Our first class included group introductions and a few general things to expect in pregnancy and labor. We watched a funny skit by Bill Cosby from back in the day. It was hilarious! We look forward to learning more and getting prepared for our new family member. Stay tuned....