Childbirth Class

Childbirth class... a success!  I actually really enjoyed it and feel much more prepared for going.  We learned breathing techniques, positions that might be comfortable, the stages of labor you go through, and watched some videos.  So after all that - Ryan asked if I was nervous about everything and I could honestly say no.  I might even try (or as long as I can) to go without meds.  Part of me sees the benefits of being able to be up and moving around (even if I don't want to) to help progress the labor.  I say that now, but in the moment I might decide something else, especially if this baby is as big as I think he or she will be.  Prediction now - over 8 pounds by birth.  Maybe even more.

Also, I learned a bunch of stuff that no one tells you. I included a few of my favorites.  Like after an epidural, you are not paralyzed from the waist down, which was the impression I got.  You can't walk but you can move your legs and change positions.  Next up, once your water breaks... it doesn't stop.  Those darn movies making it seem like oh my water broke - glad that's over.  Nope - it just keep running.  Last one, you don't have to wear that lovely, beautiful hospital gown the whole time, if you don't want to - and who does?  Not me.  I'm going sporty... sports bra and shorts.  Well that is until I have to push a watermelon out.

I figure either way... Baby D is coming out, one way or another and pain is just inevitable.  So I will pray and pray and pray.  And then do my best and rely on Ryan for support.  But other than that not much else I can do.