OUR FIRST CLASS

Today we had our first Childbirth Class. Here is what we learned...

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First of all we went over the things that we need to watch for to know when we need to call the hospital and/or go in. They want us first time moms to try to wait until our contractions are 3-5 min apart and they went over how to time them with us.

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They then went over some positions for laboring effectively with us. They showed us some different positions using an exercise ball, standing up, sitting down and crouching.

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Then they went over the different pieces of equipment that they will and/or may use. Once we went over these things we then went over to the Labor and Delivery area of the hospital for a tour. They showed us what our room would be like and explained that they do not have a nursery and that our baby will stay with us the whole time...I actually like that idea. Also, they told us what all they will do to the baby once the baby is born and they explained birthing plans and told us that they would like us to create one sometime this week.

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Once we where done in Labor and Delivery they showed us the rooms that we will be in for recovery. They will be keeping us in the hospital for at least 48 hours after the baby is born...longer if they feel the need.

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We also got to watch a few delivery videos today in class. Which were no big deal to us since they are similar to the ones we watched in our child care classes in high school. Well, that’s about all that we learned in class today. We will keep you informed on what else we learn.

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As for other things that are going on.... tomorrow during the day Cameron and his friend Robert have a surprise set up for Tia and Roberts wife Sara. So, that should be a fun date. Then tomorrow night we have our wards Christmas Party. So tomorrow looks like it will be a busy but fun day. That’s about all we have planned for this week. Clayton is doing good. Still moving around ALL the time. Right now with how he is positioned when he moves his head or shoulder just right he makes her leg twitch. However, we where told that it is a normal thing that can happen. Weird we know...but it is kind of funny.