Childbirth prep class

Eddie and I spent all day yesterday (Saturday) at a childbirth prep class.  It started at 9 and ended at 4:30.  It was informative, and I think we both learned a lot, but by the end we were ready to RUN out of there!

They show 3 videos: one with a woman with no pain medication, one who has a small dose of narcotic to "take the edge off," and one who gets an epidural.  I had my mind made up wayyyy before these videos, but in case there was any doubt, I will be DRUGGED to the high heavens while I am in labor!  I think we might even give Eddie a dose of the narcotics to take his edge off too!  I am kidding.... Eddie was a trooper during the whole class and he only looked away a few times during the videos (they showed it all, after all!).  

One thing we learned that we really needed to know more about was the contractions.  I just know that when I feel the first one, I will be ready to bolt for the hospital.  It was good to hear the nurse explain that we need to stay at home until the contractions are about 5 minutes apart.  I am glad Eddie heard that part too, because he will be in charge of calming me down when I am ready to get in the car and GO.  

All in all, we survived the day, and I think it's safe to say we haven't changed our minds about having a baby (good thing!!!)!  We just can't wait to meet the little man!