Childbirth Class #1...

We had our first childbirth class on Saturday at Clarian North. I can't believe we are just now doing it, but this was the only opportunity we had. Plus, since we thought we had another month, we thought we had plenty of time. There are at least twenty other couples in the class and most of them have a few months before they deliver. We went around the room and introduced ourselves and told if we are having a boy or girl. Almost all of the couples are having boys. It is hilarious at how many people are having boys! Our little boy was an absolute stinker during the entire day. Tim and I sat and watched my belly bump during the class. He was SO active - kicking, thrashing, spinning, moving! He didn't stop until bedtime last night. (which was great - we actually got some sleep)

There is another couple in the class that are due in two weeks. It was very funny to watch how the others were, compared to the lady due in two weeks and me. When they had us get down on the floor and do squats and various exercises, I didn't do so well. I looked over at the other lady and she couldn't do it either! We are both quite a bit bigger than the other moms-to-be. Tim and I were worried that this would all throw me into labor, so he kept telling me to not do the things they wanted us to do and fake it! Especially since it was a Saturday and Dr. White was not on-call. So, most of them I faked!

The class was very informative. Of course, I took notes and was the only person that did. I have always been one to take notes. It not only helps me remember things, but it also helps me stay awake. Since the class started early on a Saturday morning and I don't sleep much at night, I needed to try to stay awake! Actually, it was interesting. I think much more for the dads! Moms already know most of the things that are going on and what the labor/delivery process is like, but I think it is good for the dads to learn about it before the big day!

When we got home last night we chilled on the couch and watched TV. I got THE mother of all charlie horses. It was SO bad that Tim was trying to rub it out and I almost bit him. I had to keep biting his shirt until it went away, which was a long time. It was seriously the most painful thing I have every experienced. I woke up this morning and my leg is SO sore. We figured out it was the squats that I had to do in class. I guess when you are carrying around an additional 28 lbs., squats are hard to do. Thank goodness I am having an epidural for the labor pains! I think Tim is glad too!!!

We go back for our last class next Saturday, assuming Liam doesn't come before. The way I felt much of last night and this morning, I thought we would be heading to the hospital soon, but I feel much better now. We have our weekly NST and appointment on Tuesday, so we will see what Dr. White has to say....