Nothing has seemed worthy of posting since the special Easter Resurrection many of us experienced with the Weinberg family. This does not compare with the depth of Chuck's blog, but I thought it would be fun to share some of my new wisdom with all of you (who probably already know all of this). I learned it during our first Childbirth session at Providence in Everett:
1). Husbands should not tell jokes while their wife is having a contraction
2). God knew what He was doing when He designed the female body, and never have I been so thankful for wide hips...
3). Exercise Balls are helpful for many things, including labor and aligning your back while typing (and push-ups that focus on your triceps, but that really pales in comparison with assisting labor)
4). Attempting to practice breathing exercises with Andy while not actually in labor is more amusing than helpful
5). Of all the odd birthing terms, "Ring of Fire" is the least encouraging
6). Soothing labor music sounds a lot like elevator music, and I don't find elevators peaceful places, and I'm wondering if they've considered this
7). I would like to labor to Bach, but perhaps when Baby crowns we could be on Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"
8). Comparing a placenta to a liver makes me never, never, never want to try liver (not that it was high on my list in the first place - hello, who wants to eat the filtration system?)
I'm sure I will post again next week - I can only imagine what wisdom I will garner from studying C-Sections, Intervention, and Pain Medications.
And, for those wondering, Baby is now 33.5 weeks old (so I suppose I'm in my 34th week). That means I have six and a half weeks before my due date. I'm feeling a bit like a beached beluga who waddles (and wondering what I will feel like come Mid-May...?), but I'm amazingly sleeping through the night really well, and God gave me amazing strength for each day of class this past week - one week of Spring down, six more to go!
5 comments:
This post cracked me up - thanks for the humor. :)
I can't believe you guys are going through the multiple week class - we barely made it through the one-shot deal.
Lastly, I will continue to support you in your desire for natural childbirth, but I gotta tell you - the solution to unwanted jokes, complicated breathing (only more annoying when you are in horrific pain) and the ring of fire? E to the P to the I...you get my point. :)
What in the world is the "ring of fire"?? I don't think I know that one. I am not surprised that you are taking the classes, you are a great planner. I am sure that the baby will completely follow your schedule for the birth. :) Keep up the great work!(And by work I mean resting!!) Love you Leila!
Moses - don't worry, pain medication is always an option. Andy and I agreed I have to ask for the Epidural three times before I get it...which might be too late...hmm.
Bekah - the "Ring of Fire" is apparently the technical term for what happens when the baby crowns. Again, I don't find it comforting, but then apparently you go completely numb, which I am a BIG fan of.
I'm trying to rest - I'm back to taking naps in the afternoon, which is also good for my back. I'm attempting to be submissive! :)
She is not a fan of resting. She would rather be being busy and doing many things at once, so I think it is good for her. She still wants to do too much, but her body says ouch and then she has to listen. Thanks ladies for encouraging her and exhorting her. Keep it up.
awesome post! i agree with you about the music choice. bach is a great choice. you don’t want to be stressed out because your relaxation music is all wrong! that would not be helpful.
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