Birthing Class

Today Michael and I had to go to class ALL day. It was our birthing class so it was something important that we needed to be present at. We arrived just in the knick of time, after a going through a maze in the hospital trying to find the classroom. We had bagels and juice for breakfast then dove right into the presentation. Michael gathered a lot of information for us to review. It was nice that we took a break every hour, otherwise it would have been too much information to take in at one time. The morning part seemed to take forever; but then it was soon lunch time. We had deli sandwiches, fruit, pasta salad, chips, and chocolate cookies. For a snack later on, we saw there were brownies. Also around this time we noticed that it was starting to snow a little heavier. We were expected to get a light dusting today; let’s just say that didn’t happen. As the second part of the class began, the instructor kept an eye on the weather. We started this session with massage and breathing. I think I could have fallen asleep if it went on just a little longer than it did. It was so relaxing; now if I can only get Michael to do that at home. This part seemed to go by so quick, but we think it was because it was more interaction whereas the first part was just the instructor telling us what is going on with our bodies now and during labor/delivery. I was so proud of Michael for changing a diaper and learning to swaddle a baby. Even if it was only a doll, it is experience and he will do fine when Emma is here. And if it’s not perfect, she won’t care. We were let out about an hour early because the snow was coming down pretty good at this time.

Leaving the hospital:





Nothing like being on fumes during a snow storm; at least, the trees were pretty to look at.


My swollen feet after a long day of sitting in class.


Our house