First night of childbirthing classes, check. We were joined by 6 other couples to listen to L & D nurse educate us all on labor and delivery. I thought it was a bit bittersweet, because in my last post I was just saying how I was panicking about this part. We missed last week's class because I was not here yet, and part 2 was labor. So, we got our folder of handouts, booklet, and were ready to roll. Of course I am there taking notes (as if notes will really help me once I am there); It is like I think this is a college test or something! Um, it is a little more than a test indeed!
After going through the handouts and watching a video about labor (I know Jace loved that part), we took a tour of their hospital. This will not be the hospital I am delivering at, but I still wanted to go and check it out anyways. Again, Jace loved that part because he was ready to leave an hour into the class. And, I fail to mention that I was unaware that the class was 2 hours! (Sorry sweets!) Hospital was nice though, nothing out of the ordinary, small, great security, big rooms, helpful people.
So, now I am home, off from work today, with the book to my left itching to read what I missed last class. So that is definitely on my agenda today. Also, getting my doctor's appointment in order, and convincing Jace to go back next Tuesday to hear all about epidurals, woo hoo!!
On another note, our precious niece Callie Lee was born to Jace's brother, Adam and his wife Katie last night. She was a whopping 8 lbs 11 oz. She definitely has Adam's nose and is such a cutie! Can't wait to meet her next week...
Just about 11 weeks to go, and here I am starting to worry. So far I think things have been okay, I mean as far as the pregnancy. No major problems, besides the lovely indigestion and uncomfortable basketball that is in now my stomach. I guess it hasn't really felt REAL until now. Meaning, hi, you need to get the nursery going, and in a short while there will be a baby in your arms. NO TURNING BACK!
I signed us up for childbirthing classes which will start this Tuesday. Needless to say, Jace says he knows everything about giving birth, what happens, etc. Well, hi there, you are not GIVING BIRTH! So, I am forcing him to tag along at least for the first Tuesday. I appreciate his friends saying oh that is such a waste of time, ha. Well, too bad! This is more for me of course. I mean I guess I can go to classes and read, read, read, but nothing will totally prepare me for what is about to happen. I think I am more afraid that I will not know what to do, I mean I am not persay scared; just nervous that I will be totally clueless. I have a ton of friends who say it will all go smoothly; just relax, people will be there to help. So, that is what I am hoping for right now.
What if I pass out? What if he won't come out? What if, what if? Well, I guess these what ifs will be answered around March 29th. PS-Please don't come too early!!
Well, 35 hours later I made it to the Land of Oz. The train ride was fine, actually seemed to go by quickly by reading, playing farm story (I know, I know), and walking up and down the cars. Gotta keep moving! Jace picked me up almost on time, and we headed to Sam's to do some shopping for the good old work. An hour later, we were in the town that we may call home.
Small towns grow good people, right? Um hi, I am from Buttonwillow..1600 people! This is at least 8,000, so there must be a lot of good people. Anyhow, Jace knows practically everyone. I am glad though, because he has developed some good relationships with great people who I have already had the chance of meeting too. It helps to have a base, not to be just 2 lonely California people looking for Dorothy...
In other news, baby is doing great. I should have my next appointment in 2 weeks. He has been moving around like crazy, hiccuping, rolling, and just living the life in a womb. Jace felt the hiccups this morning which was so much fun. I am sad that he has missed all of this time, but we will play catch up as fast as we can. Granted he doesn't come yet..no way, you gotta cook babes!
11 weeks to go!!
