Back to School

After my appointment this morning, I had some time before I had to go back to work, so I finally sat down and registered Chris and I for some childbirth preparation and parenting classes at Lutheran General Hospital. On Sunday April 1st, I am going to take their Prenatal Breastfeeding Class since I am pretty much clueless and my doctor keeps warning me that this can be a much trickier process than you'd think! This 3-hour class helps prepare expectant mothers to recognize and prevent common problems. It also teaches technique and positioning strategies. Partners/support persons are also encouraged to attend (eh-hem Chris ;) ). In addition to that class, I also signed Chris and I up for the Compact Childbirth Class. This two day - 12.5 hour - class is offered the weekend of May 19th (Happy Birthday Gramma!) and 20th from 8:30 a.m. 'til 3:30 p.m. Topics include the birth process, breathing, physical care, safety, sleep, feeding, common concerns, and immunizations and development. Participants are also given tours of the Labor, Delivery, and Recovery rooms, the Mother-Baby Unit, and the Newborn Nursery.

Yay! I feel like I've had a productive morning and am being a good mommy ;)