Yesterday we had our big all-in-one, seven-hour, childbirth prep class! We met up with about 15 other couples (and 1 single woman whose husband had stayed at home! I felt so bad for her!) at the local, free-standing parenting center. It really stunk that it happened to be the first beautiful spring day of the year and we were stuck in a window-less classroom all day, but overall it was a good experience. Neither of us really learned that much, but that was actually a really good thing (especially for me!) since it was reassuring that we've been preparing well on our own. It also taught us that we're really on the same page as far as what we're hoping, planning, and preparing for with childbirth. And it gave us a chance to try out and talk about some specific relaxation exercises. (Mike now knows that I hate the "raindrop massage" technique, and I learned that I need to give him a non-verbal signal if something isn't relaxing to me.) So, although it wasn't anything early-shattering, it was a good experience overall.
One crazy thing was that we ran into a couple who were also on our hospital tour back in December. Remember how I thought I was by far the least pregnant one on the tour since I was barely showing? Well we learned yesterday that their due date is July 25. (A full three months after ours!) She looked exactly the same size as in December. And I felt incredibly guilt for thinking she was further along than me. Bodies are crazy things!
On a different note, I dragged Mike to Costco with me this morning (despite my earlier vows to never again go to Costco on the weekend - yes, I really needed help carrying the heavy packages!). As we were checking out, the nice cashier man stared at me for a little bit (not in a creepy way), and then said "Are you having a girl." Except he didn't say it as a question, but rather as a statement. Whoa. It made me worry less that the u/s tech might have been wrong.
Finally, I'm starting to think ahead (surprise, surprise) about post-baby classes. Anyone have thoughts about doing a New Mama class at the parenting center vs. doing an ECFE class through our school district? I want to learn more about baby development, but I also really want the opportunity to connect with other parents. I'd love to hear any pros/cons you can think of in either direction.
Hope you're all having a great weekend! I'm going to go out and enjoy the beautiful weather now :)
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Do you know what you learned? You learned that you have no more to learn - you are ready.
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