Tom and I finished our birthing class and it was entertaining to say the least. We took a weekend long course this past weekend where they cram 6 weeks of information into 2 days (10 hours). We basically learned everything from how my internal organs change as the baby grows (aka. get crammed into 1/3 of the space they are used to) all the way to how to diaper and swaddle a newborn.
I have to say I was quite disappointed in one thing...having gone to a private school in Atlanta, I was subjected to Sex Ed and subsequently the dreaded Miracle of Life video in 5th, 7th and 9th grades. Tom on the other hand had one semester of sex ed in high school and has NEVER seen that horrible/terrifying video. I couldn't wait for him to have to watch a couple of birth videos in class to get him ready for what actually happens in a delivery room. BUT.....the new videos they show these days are so weak. They show about 2 seconds of a baby being born and that is it!!! So needless to say, I may have to find a copy of the Miracle of Life to show Tom just so he can be as prepared as I have been since 5th freaking grade.
Tom has officially changed his very first diaper also (even if it was on a lifelike doll with a strange resemblance to Chuckie). I have to say he did quite well. He didn't put it on backwards or anything, although the poor doll had quite the wedgie at first. He has also mastered the "football hold" which will come in handy during those first weeks of bathing in the sink. This particular technique will also allow him to hold Baby F while keeping one hand free for the tv remote and watching Notre Dame football...which we all know will be #2 on Tom's priority list (right behind Baby F of course...)
So I think we are both a little more prepared for what Child Birth is all about. We have two classes left to take. One is Newborn care which is a short one all about what to do with the baby once we get it home and don't have the nurses helping every step of the way. The last will be Infant CPR which should be pretty cool.
That is all for now. We go to the doctor on Wednesday this week so I can't wait to see how much Baby F has grown.
P.S. According to our class instructor...we are most likely in for a large baby so everyone start praying for me now!!!
Hey Ashley,
ReplyDeleteYour comments on baby class are too funny. We have not gone yet but will do a baby care class in a few weeks and need to register for CPR.
If you are looking for a good video to watch all a number of my friends have recommended "The Business of Being Born". I have yet to see it with my hubby but we will.
Best,
Rosemary