So we took The Class and even watched The Movie! The movie wasn't that bad, she cut to the heavy labor and 2 quick money shots, and it was over. While it was gratefully brief, what is up with the people in those?? I'm no Miss America, but wow are those some unattractive people who allow the filming of their goods! Poor James was expecting Angelina delivering the twins, alas it was NOT quite like that. We spent a full Saturday at Baylor Hospital taking Prepared Childbirth with a licensed doula (sort of a midwife) named Melissa Espey. She was terrific and we actually may hire her to help us through labor and delivery, since in James' words, he's really more of a waterboy than a coach! Personally I think he could do it just fine, but given she's a mom of 5 herself besides being a doula, I think we'd both be grateful for her support and expertise. We also got a tour of their amazing facilities. Baylor did a huge renovation in December and some of the recovery rooms haven't even been used yet. Needless to say I'm pretty thrilled with my own recovery room with flat screen and huge potty! Of course, given that I was there with the class wisenheimer when Melissa wanted a "volunteer" to demonstrate the nifty craftmatic-type labor bed, James got called. Thankfully I got it all on video! It was actually very cool, because you can lay, sit, face forward or back - whatever makes you comfortable. Soooo, while I don't exactly look forward to labor, at least the labor & delivery and recovery areas of the hospital where we'll be are pretty awesome. Enjoy James' highlight reel!
This last one is Bruce - he howls at when the phone rings and I finally caught a moment on film. Such a cutie. (turn it up, the howling is at the beginning, even if you can't really see him.)
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What is your due date again? I was so very, very nervous. I seriously like sweated the labor. But I must admit it was a cake walk. I actually had fun in labor. No kidding. I had a great team and my hubby was awesome . . . and the best was that epidural! That made it all a-ok! So, don't sweat it. I bet you'll have the time of your life! It probably was the fact that I was high on life then too, running on adrenaline and I was only in labor for 4 hours! But anyway . . . so happy for you! :-)
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