**Just an update for the belly pic, it's on it's way! I'm having issues w/ our new SD card. It's fast and huge (holds 4,000 photos), but unfortunately my computer doesn't want to read it. I'll get it fixed soon though! Or do it the old fashioned way and use the camera cord :)
So, the 3rd class was much more beneficial, yet oddly enough our instructor only covered half of the class. Ironic. Thankfully the next 3 sessions will be with another instructor, so I'm hoping we'll see some improvement!
We spent half of the class listening to a presentation from a Meriter anesthesiologist. It was VERY informational. He even brought in a an epidural kit and showed us a demonstration. Let's just say after seeing the 2 needles (one of which is the size of a drill bit) I'm a even more leery. Haha. The needle size was never the reasoning for me not wanting an epidural. After his presentation we had to rank ourselves in terms of how we want to proceed with pain medications. I put my self at a -5, meaning I'd like to avoid them but if I have to I'll certainly take them. Chris would prefer me at a +10 meaning I basically walk in and they start the epidural. He knows my thoughts so even though he doesn't agree he'll oblige. I was surprised that the class was pretty split, I always thought everyone wanted the epidural. I think I may save all my thoughts for another post so this one doesn't drag on...
The last part of the class was spent taking a tour of the birthing center and and postpartum rooms. The floor was SUPER quiet, I'm not sure if there was more than one woman on that entire floor. I'm sure that won't be the case when I'm in there, but they do have one-on-one nursing so no matter what we'll be taken care of. The birthing suites themselves are still being redone so we won't get to see the nice state-of-the-art suites. The postpartum room are newer so that will be nice. I'm confident that we'll enjoy our short stay, so no complaints on the hospital scenario.
Next week we are in charge of beverages for the entire class. Any suggestions besides water? I know the only things I can drink (because of reflux) are water and milk. I don't think they'll enjoy me bringing in a couple gallons of milk, haha.
And some 'just because' photos!
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| This is how we found Hurley sleeping one night. |
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| Close up of his face, what a goof! |
Love,
Chris, Amber & Baby Z
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