Feb. 1st - Childbirthing Class Part 1

Well, today we had part 1 of our Childbirthing class. 4 hours on a Sunday afternoon after being out late last night for Thomas' company party, whew! There were 6 couples, including us, there. So far, it's proving to be a good class. I haven't really learned much new that the book I have didn't already go over, but Thomas is definitely finding it much easier to learn in this environment. They showed us a video, learned about the physical mechanics of childbirth, practiced relaxation techniques and labor positions, etc.

The other nice thing is I think it's really making Thomas feel part of the process now. He didn't want to go to the class at all, but came home talking about what we needed to make sure we had in our bags, etc. I think it's really becoming real for him now. Part 2 is this next Sunday for another 4 hours.

And, we're ready to start practicing at home. I fully intend to do this naturally with no drugs, so we're working on being as prepared both mentally and physically as possibly with lots of exercise and practice!