Preppin' for havin' this baby!

I am happy to report that we successfully survived our first Prepared Childbirth class. For those not experiencing this whole pregnancy yet, this is a bit like what they used to call Lamaze class (except we didn't sit on the floor the whole time and practice breathing, but we still have 5 more classes to go so we'll see if we get there...). Despite a few traumatizing moments and smart alec comments by Timmy to the rest of the class (although I think he's a big hit :-), I have to say it was a good overall experience.

I can't tell you what a relief it was to see so many other couples feeling the exact same insecurities about the entire preparing for baby part as we have been feeling. I think we can most luckily just chalk it up to anxiety about the complete unknown. As much as we can prepare mentally and physically, there is still no way for us to know when she is going to come and how it's going to be. As much as we were dreading having to go to these classes, I think we'll actually be really glad that we did. Not to mention the additional hospital tour (so Tim isn't catching any babies in the back seat of our car!) and our Caring For Your Newborn class (so we can hone all of our awesome parenting skills).

I can't say I'm really looking forward to the classes where they show us labor and delivery videos, but as long as they keep up teaching husbands new massage tricks, I think I'll have to keep going back.

Also, just an update that Tazby is doing great. She's measuring perfectly for 32 weeks and already is head down and ready to go! I'm sure she'll be stubborn though and I'll go 2 weeks after my due date. I passed my one hour glucose test, don't need to take iron pills, and the doctor said my moderate weight gain is perfect. I just hope the whole rest of this crazy pregnancy thing keeps going so well! Wish us luck!