T minus 7 days everyone! Can you believe it?! Jim and I feel really prepared, like soon-to-be-parent superstars. But I signed us up for a childbirth prep class this morning, just to be extra safe. Jim poked fun at me, however it ended up being a real eye-opener.
The instructor started by asking what our biggest fears are. One guy said he was scared to be in the delivery room because he can't stand blood. Jim laughed and whispered, "Where's he from, Wussconsin?" But then we watched a natural childbirth video and Jim either nodded off or fainted - depends on who you talk to. He said it was because he hadn't eaten anything, but we both know we stopped at Wendy's on the way over.
The instructor talked about contractions next, and said the husband should time them. That's when Jim started to get really serious. He realized his watch was missing and he suspected people of stealing it. "I bet it was Kevin! No, it wouldn't fit around his wrist. It was Creed! He's always asking me where he is and what time it is." I reminded him I dropped it off to get a new battery, and we both decided we should pick it up pronto. We tried to sneak out, but it's hard to sneak anywhere with a 14-inch baby bump. We got yelled at and had to sit back down. To top it off, the instructor said she hoped the fathers had been working out because the umbilical cord is hard to cut through. Jim freaked - he hasn't been to the gym in years. Apparently that was just a bit of doula humor, but Jim was still concerned. He's spending the rest of his day lifting weights, and stopping by Sam's Club to buy watch batteries in bulk. He's going to be such a cute dad.
Do you guys have any words of wisdom or comfort to offer us before the big day? We just want everything to be perfect. Thanks everyone, and wish us luck :)
