It's that time... Jordan and I went to our first (of 2) "3rd Trimester Class" this morning. VERY informative. And scary. And gross.Some Things I learned: (just some or this would be very long)
-The baby needs to be upside down and facing toward your back for best results at delivery. If not, they try to turn her bef0rehand, and that can cause BRUISING!
-The baby turns a few times before getting "out"--so if you see your doctor twisting the baby's head after its come out (like if you want to have a mirror there and actually SEE the delivery--not sure I want to, let's be honest) don't FREAK. The body has twisted too. He's not taking your baby's head off.
-Delivery is...well...GUH-ROSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! I was totally grossed out. (but I heard from Becca that Phil almost puked so I'm not THAT bad :)) And the baby comes out totally white, until they bathe her and she gets some oxygen in her lungs...then there's that pink complexion everyone talks about. But first, yeah, she looks like an alien. But that's okay...she'll be MY alien! (And, since Jordan's mom once told me that Jordan was "the ugliest baby" she'd ever seen, (she had the forceps though) I have hope that if she's UGLY, she may be HOT one day...like Jordan :)
-They must get...well...very NOT-vain women to do these baby delivery videos. Some of them were totally naked!! I was like, "you couldn't at least keep your shirt on??" I wonder how much they PAY them to expose themselves to the whole world. Although, my sister-in-law, Ann-Marie, wisely said that, well, you couldn't care LESS at that point, you're so miserable, AND maybe the camera crew was like, "hey, can we film you," and she was so out of it she didn't care haha...
-I feel much better about the epidural. (Especially after seeing the gross video where the ladies do it the NATURAL way). Firstly, they numb the area with a tiny needle before they jab that humungo one into your spine. I was worried about that. Secondly, the nurse said that nobody gets paralized. (pheww) Thirdly, the most you can have as far as side effects are a spinal headache (if the anestesiologist screws up and hits your spinal tissue--2 in ever 400 epidurals), or tenderness for the rest of your life--ok maybe not that long, but for a little while, in the spot the needle goes in. Apparently at IMC, the hospital I'm delivering at, 90% get epidurals, and 5% would've if they could've--they are the ones that were too late, or the "stop and drop" people that are like fully dialated once they get to the hospital!
-Of the 5% that don't get epidurals, a few of them have "porcelain babies" because they feel like they need to go to the bathroom right when they get to the hospital, haha... the teacher told all of the husbands in the class "DON'T LET HER GO TO THE BATHROOM." Isn't that hilarious?? I can't imagine having my baby in a toilet...
-I really need to milk Jordan for more "pregnancy massages." This is my time. This is my opportunity. I can get massages out of him if I really complain about the aches and pains of pregnancy. I need to remember to ask him more... the teacher showed the guys how to do the best massages in class. That was my favorite part :)
Anyway...informative, gross, and cool all at the same time. Can't wait til next week where we learn about breast feeding...ughhhhh.....I hear that's PAINFUL!!!!!
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Seriously, giving birth is one of the worst and best moments of your life all at the same time. But seeing your little "alien" (and they really do look like aliens) and holding her for the first time makes it all worth it!
Giving birth is going to be one of best days of your life. It has it's downside with the pain of contractions, being constantly tired, etc. But when you see and hold your little "alien" (and they do look like aliens) for the first time, it makes it all worth it. Treasure that first cry, after that you almost dread everytime they cry after that ;)
LOL!! You crack me up!! I should have given you belly laughs to read during your pregnancy, you would have enjoyed it!
This was hilarious. Thanks for sharing. Jay says you need to talk to your bishop after watching the nuddie video...
Breatfeeding is honestly my favorite part. I really enjoyed it with Kiana, though with Maile, I have had thrush the entire time, which is very painful. The doctors have said to give it up, but I still enjoy it too much. Not to mention, it is the only time I get to spend with Maile one on one. The rest of the time I am chasing Kiana. =) It is so worth it though!!
No, not 30 yet, it will just take that long to finish the basement, and you are so invited when it happens. I'm only 28, but 30 is just around the corner...scary. Remember when we were in the mission, and we thought we were so fat, we had to hold our necks up so it didn't make us look like we had double chins (those were the days, now I really am FAT). I was thinking you should put up more preggo pics, but you still talk about that double chin, which you don't have, you look good. I am so excited for you to have a baby, it is such a different world, when your the mommy. We should get together sometime, I live pretty close. email me sometime kimberlyann802001@yahoo.com
don't scare me, janessa!
BAHAHAHA! So funny! All I have to say is get an epidural! I had my first 3 with epidurals and my epidural with Janie Kate didn't work... it was a whole different experience. So cool to have your own little alien though!
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