Baby Class

We have now completed 2 weeks of our 6 week childbirth class at St. John's.  Three hours a week seems like a lot, but it really goes by fast.  There is so much information, but even if we don't retain it all when the moment comes, at least it is giving us a level of comfort with the process that we wouldn't have had without the class.  We both thought we had a decent idea of what to expect, but we are realizing that what we had in our minds was the more glamorized Hollywood version of childbirth.  We thought everyone's water broke...I mean, it happened to Rachel on Friends, Charlotte in Sex and the City, and so many more.  What we learned was that only 12% of women actually have their water break before they are having noticeable contractions.  Labor has often been going on for hours before the water breaks, if it breaks without assistance at all. We have also gained so much knowledge about how labor progresses, when to go to the hospital, and ways to avoid problems.  To Billy, the most important lesson we have learned is actually in regards to the cafeteria at St. John's; they have gerbil ice.  For those of you that are scratching your heads, gerbil ice is our name for the small, soft ice they have at Lion's Choice and some QTs. 

I also think that going to this baby class has made us both more excited about the baby.  It is fun to be around a group of people that are also expecting and are going through the same experience that you are.  I have to say though, we are on top of it (as if you would expect anything different from us).  The class ends February 15, and there are couples in the class with due dates at the end of February.  It will be interesting to see if anyone doesn't make it to the last class or two before their baby comes.  That is just a reminder that the time is getting closer for us too...we can't wait!