Preparing for Pregnancy....what?!

The hubs and I started prenatal classes last week. The set of five classes (one per week) is  supposed to prepare us for birth, which is reassuring when you think about it. I mean, who DOESN'T want to be prepared during this whole labor/delivery thing?

After two hours of explaining some possible complications (not reassuring), an instruction on hand massage (thank you to whichever nurse felt that was a necessary thing to teach), and some serious "relaxation" techniques, I felt pretty informed...Jamie felt bored and unimpressed.

Now, are you really surprised? I was not. Yes, this is supposed to prepare us both for the big day. However, I'll be honest when I say it's mostly about me. And by "me" I mean the mammas-to-be in the class. I shouldn't be selfish (yeah, right).

Bring on the relaxation techniques because I feel a little like crying when I think about the actual birth thing. It just sounds hard...and painful. Yes, I know my body was made for this and it will be fine. But I'm entitled to some nerves.

Before class, they made us fill out a sheet telling them our biggest fears of birth. I wrote something about not knowing what to expect or having complications. Blah, blah, blah...I think most of us new mommies in there could have filled out a heck of a lot more than two lines of "fears".

I am sure I will be fine when the day comes. Right now, let's be honest, I just want the little nugget to arrive so I can snuggle her and stare at her...and never leave her. Yes, I'll probably be an overprotective parent. I JUST WANT HER TO GET HERE AND I STILL HAVE A MONTH AND A HALF LEFT. Bahhh....Fiona...if you can hear me....mommy understands that you need more time and I respect that. But I can't wait to meet you...and daddy is getting impatient.

What will I be like at 39 (I'm only 33.5 weeks now) weeks? I'll tell you. I'll be a crazy person. 

My mom got me a book with all sorts of what I will call "babyisms". Basically it's full of hilarious sayings and quotes that are much more reassuring than any baby class. This one is what they should put on that giant projection screen at our next prenatal class.

"100% of babies will forgive you for inexperience."

Ahhh yes....words to live by.