When we were pregnant with Kameron, Travis and I took a 12 week birth class and it was one of the best things we've ever done. We learned so much about pregnancy and labor, and it was such a neat thing to get to do as a couple. We used so much of that information when we were in labor with both Kameron and Brenner.
The woman who taught the class does refresher courses for people that are 3 hours and she'll come to your home. So tonight, we had her over and we went over everything from the stages of labor, to comfort techniques, planning for if things don't go the way we've planned, etc. It was SO good. I was sad when it was over!! I am one of those weird people who actually like labor and look forward to that process. To me, it is just so amazing to bring a person into this world and is such a bonding thing for Travis and I to go through together. I have no judgement for people that have babies at the hospital or decide to get drugs, it's just not the route that we've chosen to go. I feel so blessed to have a husband that is 100% supportive of this, understands why it's important to me, it's important to him as well and now we get to do it again. The plan is to have 2 of my best friends there as well and I am really praying that works out.
Going through this refresher just made it so real for both of us that Micah really is going to be here very soon! We can't wait!
How exciting! That class will always have bonded us all in a way. I can't say I enjoy labor, but I will miss being pregnant and having a little one to nurse and snuggle. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping this will tell you that I replied. I always try to comment on your blog, but it never lets me. So good to hear from you!! My email is ambrittstgeorge@hotmail.com and would love to catch up!!!
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