Lamaze: Day Two

Lamaze was a little less eventful this time. I think I was overly excited last class so I was a little like a child in a candy store, whereas for the second class I had a little more lamaze self control! Josh had to fly to Houston yesterday for a training conference but he made it back in plenty of time, luckily. His flight was cancelled going out due to weather in Houston, but then arrived back earlier than expected in the evening. We thought he might just be a little late at first...but he was there right on time with bleary eyes to help me carry all my pillows in!

I don't know why I always feel like I have to stir up trouble for myself. I feel so strongly about certain labor and delivery policies that I know I am bound to get myself kicked out of the hospital. But without stirring up trouble with you, my loyal readers (all five of you!), I won't go into detail here b/c everyone has varying opinions. Besides studying these policies and procedures on my own, these are items that we talked about in class last night and I feel myself become even more adamant about what I want done with my baby. This shouldn't be a conundrum anyhow. The hospital should want to make me feel comfortable with their "standard procedures". It should be centered around the family and should be able to look past the standard to instead do what is right in each situation.

Now, with allll that being said...Josh and I have not yet met with the Medical City educators to go over all this in greater detail. I have only visited with my Doctor and Lamaze instructor over what is usually the policy. I will know more of exactly what goes on in labor and delivery after this coming Saturday...and boy am I itching to go down my list of questions and points with them!

As you can tell, Lamaze last night stirred me up...but in more ways than one. We watched our first video! I really really had every intention to prep Josh with a video as home first (babycenter.com has some great ones) but since even the teacher didn't start with a disclaimer for the graphic nature of the video I figured we would be ok! I thought it was just a "regular" video on the stages of labor. Not right! I've seen that same one on babycenter.com but it still startled me and every male in the room when all the good stuff started happening. But just like the first time I watched it...a wealth of emotion came out of nowhere. I am still a little in first time denial about it all so let me enjoy the idea that it will be an incredible experience! Ah yes, I will embrace the pain! It will be wonderful!

Signing off for now...
**Love and Hugs to All**