Baby Class

We had our childbirth class Satuday from 9-4. It was interesting.

Note to self: stretching, good; tearing, bad. Camcorders NOT PERMITTED!

We did a lot of huffing and puffing and rolling around on the chairs and birthing ball (gotta get me one of them), and even more listening to the teacher talk about her deliveries (all 4--but it wasn't as bad as it sounds). I was the only twin mama there, the least far along (most gals were 33-37 weeks) and for sure the biggest belly in the room. David was held in awe by every daddy there--I think the prospect of twindaddyhood gave most of the guys in there a healty dose of perspective.

We were talking about birth options for a breech baby (one of mine is breech) and she suggested putting headphones and/or a flashlight between my legs to try to turn the baby! I couldn't believe it. I bit my lip, smiled, said nothing, but I was thinking, is this X-rated, or should I be chanting "go into the light?" Too funny.

She also told us that if we had lots of heartburn, the babies would have lots of hair on their heads when they are born. My heartburn is intermittent; I guess one will be bald. :0

We watched 3 videos: pain managements (bout what you'd expect), a natural childbirth (O my God) and a C-section (OMIGOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). I had a harder time with the c-section, as did most mommies; the dads had a different reaction. I think that watching the natural birth has given them permanent inadequacy issues...

Overall a fun class. I think it should be required in the 7th grade. Talk about effective birth control!