PG Buddies ~ 31st May - 6th June - Page 5

cdm226 · #33 (**permalink**) 06-07-2006, 07:50 AM

Katrina - here is what the childbirth class lady told me when I called to schedule my classes. To me it was great advice......but I know everyone is different.

She said that most importantly you want it as close to the end as you feel comfortable with as you don't want to forget anything. After all what's the point if you can't remember any of it. She also said that if you have options of long-lasting classes vs a course that only takes a couple of days - opt for the shorter lasting one. Less chance you or DH will have to miss a class and also you don't get bored w/going and quit paying attention.

I took a 2 wk class - 3 hrs a night, 2 Tuesday nights in a row. I took it at 36/37 wks. I figured being my first I'd go late. I almost cut it too close as Zach was born the following Tuesday. But thankfully, it was recent enough I remembered everything. More importantly, DH remembered everything. So when I was arguing w/the OB that I had to get up and go #2 when she was telling me I was complete and ready to push - DH was able to calmly remind me that the baby's head feels like you have to have a bowel movement.

As far as the future of my boobs goes.........I'm hoping what Kelly Ripa always says is true. She says after nursing 3 kids they go away. You don't have anything for guys to drool over, but at least they can't sag! Oh I'm hoping that's true, cause after nursing 2 I have definitely saggage.

Lynne M · #34 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 01:29 PM

Katrina,
I was way behind with my childbirth classes, my last class ended 1 wk before my EDD. I would recommend starting them at least a month before. Some classes are just a 1 day or 2 day, mine was a 4 wk class, that was every Sat for 2 hrs. The tour you could do around that time as well, if it's not included in the classes.

I am taking my tour June 29th, which is 6 wks before I am due. This will be my 2nd tour of this hospital because they remodel & changed a bunch of stuff around.

heavensabove · #35 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 06:45 PM

The Lamaze I took with Isaac was a waste of time and money. It was the same things as you read in books. Word by word. We were soooo disappointed. But it was nice meeting people though and the tour of course.

kooky2003 · #36 (**permalink**) 06-11-2006, 12:15 PM

I was going to start a new thread but this one is really active so I'll do it later today, lol!

Lisa - I will definitely post a pic of the new me as soon as I am finished on this diet. I have already lost another lb so I only have four left to lose! People keep asking me when I will be happy with my weight. My answer - When you can't see me any longer, lol. Seriously though, I am really happy that this diet is ending soon as I LOVE food and have missed so many things. It's been six months now. Have a good conference.

Katrina - I wouldn't leave the classes too late. I think that even though first time Moms usually go late, it's safer to assume that you could go anytime from 36 weeks onwards. You never know with pregnancy! One question - if you had GD would you not be putting on loads of weight? I always thought that made you gain faster!

Amy - I hope Jack get's better real soon. It makes you so sad when they are ill doesn't it! My (.)(.) have seen better days too. If I lie just right in bed then they look sorta normal, lol. I just wish that they would stay there when I sit up

Hi to everyone else - I better run or i'll be late for school.

Claire xxx

Bratface105 · #37 (**permalink**) 06-12-2006, 08:16 AM

Claire-
The Doc said that with GB you could gain a lot if your sugars where to high but mine are in the normal range. My doc said that it could be because I am eating better and that's why I have lost weight. She doesn't want me to continue to lose weight but she said I could stay the same weight. She told me as long as I am eating and drink fluids I am ok.