The Pros? Well, our hospital is BEAUTIFUL. It was built a year-and-a-half ago, and it's gorgeous. Staff is AMAZING, and so is my Doctor. So, that's a plus. Our instructor is super nice, and we are in class with 10 other couples. The classes are intense - learning about everything from signs of labor, labor, delivery, breathing techniques, relaxation, newborn care, post-delivery care for mom, support help... you name it. The session cost $110, and judging from what we learned last night, that is definitely money well-spent.
Cons? Well, I am now completely stunned by the fact that I actually have to give birth. Mr. D keeps asking, "well, didn't you expect that you'd have to go into labor at some point?" Yes, but after seeing all the images I saw last night, visualizing how large my crotch is going to have to stretch, and giving it some thought, I am officially freaked. I know I posted that this is all out of my control, so why worry, right?
I need to get myself back to that spot... not worrying about what I can't control. It's going to hurt. A lot. But somehow, that baby has to come out, and although it won't be pleasant, I prefer it the natural way (with some help from drugs) and am going to fight like hell to make it happen The instructor showed us the "circle of pain" - basically, tension = fear = more pain, and the cycle continues. The key is to lower tension so that your body doesn't get scared and kick into thinking "oh-my-God-please-help-me-this-is-the-worst-pain-in-my-whole-life." Even though that may be true, the key is to keep your body from tensing up and getting scared.
Easier said than done. I have to learn how to talk myself out of getting tense.
I hope baby classes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 teach me how.
If you learn the magic trick to remain calm and tension-free, PLEASE pass it on!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that sounds scary. There is a part of me that just doesn't want to know abotu it, because then I will know what to worry about.
ReplyDeleteGood luck getting those images out of your head!
Hah, I am the exact same way. I know he has to come out, but omg it makes me very nervous. I'm hoping by the time I get to that point I will be ready for him to get out and be done with pregnancy. My classes have been pretty good too, but I can't imagine going for so long like you guys! Our classes are broken down into two hour periods on different topics on different days. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh wait I read that part wrong. I'm glad your not sitting there for hours on end in one day, that can get overwhelming ;)
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