So, last night, we went to our second session of the birthing classes we are taking at Rose, and came to the conclusion that neither of us is capable of being serious in such a setting. It seems that everything--from breathing, to walking, discussions of comfort techniques--makes us giggle. On the bright side, I guess that means that we're a good match: we both instantly have the same silly thoughts! I don't know if our instructor thinks it is such a great match-up for class, but...
Next week, we take a tour of the birthing unit at the hospital, and the rest of class is dedicated to "medical pain management," ie: epidurals and the like. As far as I am aware, I will not be utilizing any such methods, but by tomorrow afternoon (at my next doctor appointment), I should know for sure if it is even an option. They should have the films from my spine surgery, which will help them determine if they can administer an epidural at all. It is my preference to go "au naturale," so I am almost hoping that they say it is not a possibility. Why? Because I am a Bad Mutha...
Bar-El is making great progress on house repairs. Last night, just before dinner, he installed a new timer light switch in the dining room, and he is in the last three or four days worth of work on our bathroom remodel. I am such a lucky girl to have such an awesome Doop.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Babies 'R' Us
Today, while Bar-El was working on remodeling our bathroom, I went with Brittany, Ella, Shannon, Heather and Connor to Babies 'R' Us for the first time. The girls and babies seemed right at home, but I found myself very overwhelmed. I can't imagine having a real need for even half of the items in there...what does one do with all that stuff, and where does one store all of that stuff once it is in the house?! I was literally more afraid of buying too much baby stuff than I have been of almost anything else during my entire pregnancy.
All I purchased was a single serving of a chocolate pregnancy/nursing protein shake.
This evening, after Bar-El cleaned up the construction mess and I finished lesson planning for the month, he and I worked on our homework for the birthing class we are taking at Rose Medical Center, where we will deliver the baby. What did people do with themselves before such classes were an option? I haven't been terribly surprised about anything presented so far, but Bar-El seems completely astounded by some of the information presented. I suppose I have an advantage, as I both grew up with babies in the house and have friends who have recently given birth. I keep telling him to just relax--he can't possibly mess up at the birth since there will be doctors and nurses all over the place, and once the baby comes home, it will all settle in and work itself out. He doesn't seem very reassured.
Next steps at La Casa Leffler:
All I purchased was a single serving of a chocolate pregnancy/nursing protein shake.
This evening, after Bar-El cleaned up the construction mess and I finished lesson planning for the month, he and I worked on our homework for the birthing class we are taking at Rose Medical Center, where we will deliver the baby. What did people do with themselves before such classes were an option? I haven't been terribly surprised about anything presented so far, but Bar-El seems completely astounded by some of the information presented. I suppose I have an advantage, as I both grew up with babies in the house and have friends who have recently given birth. I keep telling him to just relax--he can't possibly mess up at the birth since there will be doctors and nurses all over the place, and once the baby comes home, it will all settle in and work itself out. He doesn't seem very reassured.
Next steps at La Casa Leffler:
- Finish the bathroom remodel
- move spare room downstairs and make space for baby in upstairs bedroom
- Early Parenting Classes at Rose
- Registry (I have to go back to that wacky Babies 'R' Us?!?)
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