Yesterday Sandra and I took a newborn care class at St. Vincent's hospital, which is also the place where we will go to deliver the baby. There were five other couples with us, each expecting to give birth in 1-2 months. 3 girls, 2 boys, and 1 unknown (that's us). Mathematics favors a boy. Anyway, the class was three hours and it covered how to hold the baby, how to change the diaper, when to change the diaper, how often, where to put the baby, how to bathe the baby, which products to use, how much clothing to put on, what kind of clothing, and so on and so on.
I found it to be tremendously helpful because I have no real experience with babies and I'm terrified of them. Especially NEWBORNS! But after this class, I feel better knowing the basics. I'm sure I'll forget once we bring the baby home and he/she starts crying and pooping. The bad news - the baby poops around 10-15 times a day in the beginning. The good news -- I get to practice cleaning and changing diapers 10-15 times a day...I'll be a pro in no time!
Anyway, this weekend we're taking our childbirth classes. Two days from 10-5 each day. These are the classes where Sandra will learn how to breathe and I will learn how to coach her (i.e. not be an annoying idiot) during labor. I hear some men pass out during these classes.
Should be loads of fun!
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This is so exciting and sounds like fun! Who knew they offered these types of classes. Good to know for the future. ;)
Mary and I took the class and got a lot out of it too. If you have any questions feel free to email me anytime you want. phoroszowski@gmail.com
Quick follow up in case Raph didn't see this. : I'm Peter...Raph's and my parents are friends and i've known him his entire life. :) You're following by daughter's blog so you probably know this already. My wife works at Sesame Street in the infant care department ... email me your address and she'll be happy to send you a bunch of infant clothes and accessories...
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