Lamaze Class #2

Last night was class #2 and Brandon and I both survived. We have a hard time getting to the class because there are so many other things we could be doing, but once we are there we enjoy it and learn so much. We watched a movie of 3 different mom's in the labor and delivery process. I can't lie, even I got a little squeamish-I had to close my eyes at some parts. We practiced breathing again-I think I'm good at that one. We talked about the different steps that happens during labor-good to know. Did you know that only 8% of women's water actually breaks before they start having contractions? Very small percentage, but I'm always worried that it would happen at work or while I'm sleeping and I don't want to clean up that mess! All in all here are the some of the things that I learned last night:

• Labor Pain is Purposeful
• Labor Pain is Anticipated
• Labor Pain is Intermittent
• Labor Pain is Normal

The purpose is that it brings about the birth of the baby. Pain is anticipated so prepare ahead of time by learning pain management. Thank goodness it's intermittent, which means you have a rest in between contractions. AND it's NORMAL. A women's body was designed for pregnancy and childbirth.

I've got 4 classes left and 11 more weeks until this baby girl might be ready. The question will be, am I ready?

Another picture of us in California

Steve, Brandon & Bekah at the Golden Gate Bridge in Feb 2008

Quick Trip to Sacramento!

Over the weekend we went to Sacramento for a quick trip. We got to visit Brandon's Dad-John and wife-Carol, and his brother- Steve. We had a great time. We ate really good food. Went on a relaxing boat ride down the Sacramento River. We even had time to chill at the pool. Here is a picture of Brandon, his brother Steve and Me in July 2008.

Lamaze Class #1

Last night was our first Lamaze class, we go for 6 weeks straight. I was nervous and excited at the same time-hoping to meet people in our same situation. There were lots of comment made and lots of ideas given. I'm glad to have enrolled and paid $74 for this 6 week class. I feel it will get Brandon and I ready - I want to know everything, all the possibilities that could happen with labor. I know this class will also help Brandon know what I'm going through and know that I need his help every step of the way. Now there is homework, we have to read the Lamaze magazine, practice breathing, and practice relaxing. I know I can do the last two things :) So here are a few facts I learned:

11 Best foods to eat

• Oatmeal
• Oranges
• Strawberries
• Cantaloupe
• Sweet Potatoes
• Beans
• Whole Grains (3 grams of fiber or more!)
• Dairy
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Spinach

Also, did you know......

• The National Average age for breastfeeding is 2 years old (America's bring it way down!)
• Michael Jordan was breastfed until he was 4 years old
• Mother knows best!
• They used to sedate women to have babies (who knows if you were getting the right baby)
• The shows on TLC are drama, normal labor/birth is boring (they want to keep us watching).

Wish me luck on my journey, 12 more weeks until our baby girl comes! If anyone has any tips or suggestions I will gladly take them.