We had child preparation class 3 out of 4 last night. Last night's focus was on the actual birth, including assistance tools (vacuum, forceps, etc), c-sections, and types of medication and pain relief available. After we talked through all this, we watched a video with 3 birth stories.
After listening to and watching the "reality" of childbirth, shouldn't I be feeling nervous? Because I'm not. Okay, maybe ask me again in a month, when I'm looking at just a matter of weeks, but it's not the actual childbirth part that I'm starting to get nervous about. It's what comes afterwards. Taking home and providing for baby. What comes naturally and what doesn't? What have I not anticipated or am not prepared for? The nursery is all but finished, all that remains to do is a few decorating things. The clothes are sorted, folded and put away. Changing table is stocked. Diaper bag is packed. In terms of "things," we are ready except for the car seat/stroller, which we still need to get. I could go into labor today, Kevin could get the car seat within an hour, and we could (theoretically) take her home. It's just that I'm not sure I know what to do once she's here :p Good thing I have some more time, but I can't help feeling like I should be more concerned about the actual birth.
One thing I have gotten out of the class (which I know will make at least a few people happy) is that I think I/we have decided to try going naturally, with the option to ask for medication if I decide I can't do it. But I'm going to try without. Best for baby, right? Somebody feel free to remind me of that when the time comes, too.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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I think there is nothing wrong with being more nervous about what happens after the birth - than the birth itself. Once Mia is here then you and Kevin are responsible for her growth, develop, etc. It makes me nervous just thinking about it. But I have faith that you guys are going to be great parents!
Have you guys considered banking Mia's umbilical cord blood? You can only harvest it on Day 1 and it gets frozen in the case she or a sibling or other relative might need the wonderful stem cells.
We banked with a company called ViaCord and are glad we did.
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