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!
