Back to School

We had our first birthing class yesterday. Overall I'd say it was what I expected. Although they didn't show the freak-you-out real-life delivery video. Not a problem, I will be just fine not seeing that one. It did get off to a little bit of an unsettling start when everyone introduced themselves to the class and we were asked to share what theme we chose for the baby's room. Well, we were the only one without a dedicated baby room, much less a theme. I guess if treadmill + desk + loveseat is a theme then we're covered. Compared to "monkeys", "polka dots", "fall colors", and "animals", we're completely slacking. Are we in denial that this is happening or something? After the summer spate of visitors Stetsi will probably get the second bedroom to herself, assuming we haven't moved. But I don't envision a vast redecoration in there. I guess we'll take that like everything else, figure it out as we go.

We did get a good description of the different things to watch for that we should go to the hospital for. And some acronyms for things that I don't remember. Got to practice how to breathe too, even the huff & puff method. "Hee hee hoooooo". Probably the most useful thing for me was a walk through what would happen when we go to the hospital... check in, go to this room for observation, go to this room for labor and delivery, go to this room for recovery. They even had a nice checklist about what we should pack for the hospital, including a packing list for me which included drinks and snacks. Does scotch count as a drink?

My favorite part was when they were saying it's good to bring "focal points" and mentioned pets. Of course Nicole thought that meant we could bring Gigi and Pepe to the delivery room. Sorry, pictures only... Though imagining the cats in the delivery room is pretty hilarious, Gigi sitting up on one of the counters pretending nothing is happening yet wondering why no one is giving her attention and Pepe hiding under a chair praying no on notices him.

Three more classes to go, we'll see if the delivery video makes an appearance.