We learned what to do when we need to go to the hospital and where to go, which is a comforting thing to know. And finally, I think this is the first week Mike didn’t as where to turn into the hospital. It seemed like every week that we went he would always say, “Now, where do I go? … Turn where again?” It was nice to see he has learned his way around the hospital now and when we are going there to have the baby, I don’t need to give directions.We learned all about different transition labor positions and breathing techniques. It turns out there are many different positions for this. Our instructor made us practice and I think
everyone in the class felt goofy. I know I did. I couldn’t stop laughing when I was supposed to be focusing on my breathing.Our instructor probably thinks that Mike and I are too immature to handle this, but we aren’t... ok maybe a little bit.
The best part of the night though was when the instructor had the partners (the men) get down on the floor and practice pushing. The women had to encourage their partner with words and techniques that they would want. Mike laid on his back and pulled his knees to his chest and pretended to push. I rubbed his back and arms and told him, “Keep pushing… You are so pretty… I am sorry I knocked you up.” The he quit pushing and started to laugh. “Keep going… You are almost there.” After the 45 second “contraction” the instructor announced, “Congratulations, you have a baby!”Only in my dreams does labor last for 45 seconds.
Even though we both felt like dorks at class doing all the practicing, we have been learning a lot. It might no be super helpful during actual labor (I think that everything will go out the door during…), but I think more it helped us learn about each other and just spend more time TOGETHER Life has been hectic lately for us and to have one night set aside that we have to go somewhere together has been nice.We are getting really excited for Baby Girl to get here. She is getting huge and up in my ribs. Even when I fold my arms across my stomach, she pushes them away. Mom is already cramping her style.
JUST ONE MORE MONTH!
