Prenatal Classes - Check.

Jan and I just finished our prenatal classes over the weekend. Friday night was a two hour breast feeding course, and Saturday and Sunday consisted of an intense five hour course. Before starting the course Jan wasn't so sold on hiring a doula but after the course he definitely was on board. We met a young and relatively new doula at the course that we are thinking of hiring. I just need to do a bit more research before making our final decision.

The doula from the Lower Mainland Childbearing Society did an amazing job of presenting the information. (Thanks Marita!) I feel far more prepared for the birthing process. However, there is so much to remember and consider which is another reason I wanted a birthing coach. I know that Jan would do a great job on his own but he needs some support too! During the actual birthing video I felt almost close to passing out. I know, pathetic right? But I started to get super sweaty hands and feet and I was actually tearing up. I've seen a similar video before but not while I was preparing for birth myself. I guess I was scared. I know, I know....everyone does it...women have been doing it for centuries....but I haven't!! However, our instructor was fabulous and did a wonderful job of explaining how our bodies work and the truly beautiful process that occurs. I just have to trust my body and think positively. I might even surprise myself....






My new glasses.










33 Weeks - How can this get any bigger?? (I'm actually 34 now)