First birthing class
So tonight was our first class. Our first lesson was an unexpected one; we can't possibly get from the FP Gal's work to the class on time unless traffic magically disappears at 6p. It's a good thing our teacher is forgiving.
We learned a lot, or at least I did. Who knew that there was something called a 'mucus plug' involved? And when it comes out, we don't need to bring it into the hospital. In fact we were urged not to. Repeatedly. Also didn't know that when the water breaks we will be asked questions about it's color, odor, amount and time of breakage. The teacher said that most women fear this breaking at an embarassing time and I can certainly understand that.
Tonight we learned about labor and how to tell when it's started and what we should do. Apparently I have to get a stopwatch and get the FP Gal's time in the 40 yard dash or something like that. I may have to reread that section. We also discussed ways to distract her during the early time. Any suggestions?
Got to watch a video. Not terribly bloody and we both got teary eyed at the time of the actual birth. I didn't realize that they came with a phone cord. It's 2007, don't we have cordless technology yet? The takeaway lesson for me is that women in labor can sometimes be a wee bit unreasonable. I'm sure that won't happen in our case but I'll try to be ready just in case.
Further updates as the situation warrents...
We learned a lot, or at least I did. Who knew that there was something called a 'mucus plug' involved? And when it comes out, we don't need to bring it into the hospital. In fact we were urged not to. Repeatedly. Also didn't know that when the water breaks we will be asked questions about it's color, odor, amount and time of breakage. The teacher said that most women fear this breaking at an embarassing time and I can certainly understand that.
Tonight we learned about labor and how to tell when it's started and what we should do. Apparently I have to get a stopwatch and get the FP Gal's time in the 40 yard dash or something like that. I may have to reread that section. We also discussed ways to distract her during the early time. Any suggestions?
Got to watch a video. Not terribly bloody and we both got teary eyed at the time of the actual birth. I didn't realize that they came with a phone cord. It's 2007, don't we have cordless technology yet? The takeaway lesson for me is that women in labor can sometimes be a wee bit unreasonable. I'm sure that won't happen in our case but I'll try to be ready just in case.
Further updates as the situation warrents...
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Also, if you want to distract her during the early time of labor, try telling her the story about Chris going to the Source. That's a great one. Riveting.
I'm sure you will think of some way to entertain Sarah, the nurses, and all the other expectant fathers when the time comes.