Child birthing class...

[Redstiletto]

Mine starts tonight (it was supposed to start last Wednesday but it was cancelled due to a big snow storm)

Has anyone else taken one? Is anyone else currently taking one?

I guess I opened this for discussion on what the classes are and what they teach. I am a little nervous about going. I think only because that means I am that much closer to having my little man. And that is the part that scares me the most.

 

[RoseofLima]

You're taking the hospital classes, right?

 

[Redstiletto]

Yep.

 

[Beth1231]

I'm nervous too. Hubby and I are taking our first childbirthing class in the birth center tomorrow night. I'm thinking we will both be tired from a long day. Hopefully, we have a good teacher and the five classes are fun and informative and not boring and stressful. That's what I'm planning on.

 

[Redstiletto]

ME too!

Mine goes from 6:30PM to 9:00PM every wednesday for 5 weeks, and then its another half hour drive home afterward.

I am going to be very crabby tomorrow!

 

[Beth1231]

ME too!

Mine goes from 6:30PM to 9:00PM every wednesday for 5 weeks, and then its another half hour drive home afterward.

I am going to be very crabby tomorrow!

Red, we are in same boat except your class starts 30 min earlier and I have 30 more minutes of driving home. Is your husband coming with you? And out of curiousity, how much are your classes. Mine costs 80 bucks for five sessions...not too bad, I guess.

 

[Beth1231]

Red, we are in the same boat except your class starts 30 min earlier and my ride home is 30 min longer. Is your husband coming with you? And out of curiousity, how much do your classes cost. Mine cost 60 bucks for five sessions which isn't too bad, I guess. I just hope they don't make us lie down and spread our legs and practice breathing....YIKES!

 

[Redstiletto]

LOL! I sure hope not!

Yes my hubby is going with me, we have two pillows (With fresh pillow cases on them) and our birthing binder!

Ours was $50 or $60. But I also signed up for a breastfeeding class in June and that one was like $15.00 so I dont really remember how much the birthing class was alone.

 

[RoseofLima]

I think you'll both like the classes--it's kind of exciting as it really kind of helps you wrap your mind around you're really, really having a baby!!!

 

[olafias]

My hubby and I are taking a weekend class, two days, in the beginning of July. I know that is a long ways away, but I am excited to take them! A little nervous, too. I'm afraid that my hubby is going to get freaked out and decide he can't handle being in the room...we'll see!

Red and Beth, let us know what you think of your classes! I'm curious to know what they are like!

 

[gracepaints]

We're probably going to take Bradley Childbirthing classes. They start at 6 months and go for 12 weeks. Supposedly, they cover breastfeeding too.

Not sure how much they cost.

 

[BananaCake]

We had an extensive discussion on this that you could check out: http://www.christianforums.com/t5011284-[open]-childbirth-classes.html

 

[ChildByGrace]

You are so lucky being able to go in an evening.
The classes that i am going to run for 4 weeks. they are from 9.45-11.15am and then i have to go to work for the afternoon and they are only for me to attend. No idea what is going to happen in them.

Then i have a day thing with my h at the hospital from 9.30am - 4.30pm - that covers birth and a tour of the hospital.
Then i have opted to also go on a waterbirth workshop day with H from 9.30am - 1.30pm.
Both of those they managed to give us on a Sat

We don't have to pay for any of ours.

 

[Redstiletto]

Well the first night of classes was interesting.

It was nice to be around other preggos and their husbands, but it was strange all at the same time!

We learned some relaxation techniques and the signs of early labor.

The instructor creeps my hubby out though, because she is older (by a lot) and she was talking about the S word. He says that just made him want to giggle like a school boy.



I can just imagine what this birth is going to be like.