Ben and I took a Childbirth class this weekend. We learned some interesting information about pain management, practice some hee hee hee breathing and are starting to realize how much our lives are about to change. We've decided to attempt a med-free labor & delivery and use as much natural pain management as possible. This is the plan, however, I fully understand that my plans my change! We also got our stroller and car seat. Nothing like putting these things together to make anyone feel stupid. We have yet to get the crib and put it together. These next few weeks will be challenging. I have 9 weeks until my official due date, a crib to put together and several projects for school to finish up before it's too late, in addition to making plans for coverage at work. I have a feeling that time is going to fly!
In the midst of it all, a good friend called with some sad news. She and her husband had miscarried their first child. Having gone through a similar situation, I know how she is feeling and how devastated she must be. I realized how incredibly lucky we are and how much I wish that we could help our friends with their loss and our other friends with their fertility challenges. I want them both to know that I'm thinking about them and wishing them healing to their hearts. It's hard for me to write and post about our adventures knowing that it may cause pain and frustration in the hearts of my friends. At the same time, we are very excited about our future and want to share our challenges and excitement with friends and family. Each day I think about what I may be posting and how it may effect others who are struggling with so many emotions. Wishing each of our friends healing to their hearts and luck in their womb's. Love you!
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The childbirth classes are interesting. I refused to have an epidural (I don't do well with needles). It hurt, not going to lie, but not as bad as I had anticipated. I did have something for the pain, but it didn't last long and really didn't do much anyways. I hope you have good nurses, that helped so much. We had a nurse who was a Lamaze coach and so happy we chose not to have an epidural. That helped a lot, and hopefully you'll have doctor's and nurses that won't "push" you towards something you don't want. Had Max not have to be in the NICU after (not breathing) it would have helped him nurse easier and better. Good luck, and I hope you can go med free, but don't feel bad if you need something: we aren't invincible :) ~Jen
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