Childbirth class

Yesterday Ricky and I had an all day Childbirth class at Roper St. Francis Hospital (where we will be delivering). The class was great, we learned about the stages of labor, learned when you need to call the doctor, when you are going into labor, some breathing, and how to time contractions. Also watched a video of several births (Ricky actually watched it and didn't close his eyes...very proud) and took a tour of the Women's Center. Got to see the labor/delivery room and then the postpartum room. I'm allowed 3 people in the room during the birth so besides Ricky, Mom and Amy.... be on red alert when the time comes. Ricky commented on how hard the floor looked, he's anticipating passing out (I think he will surprise himself).

During the tour our instructor took us by the nursery and there were several babies, didn't look too busy on a Saturday, although my instructor who's also a Nurse there, said there are A LOT of women due in May and June....... A couple in our class has the same due date as us, they are having a boy. Our instructor went around the room and asked what everyone was having, due date, doctor. Girls seemed to rule this time around......

Overall we're glad we went to the class. I think this is starting to make it feel very real for us both. We are getting excited but know we still have a little ways to go. Here's a picture of the nusery's new addition, the curtains are hung. My mom did an awesome job picking out the fabric and sewing.