I've done it again. I've managed to get the "You're Going To Be a Terrible Mother" badge again. This time, at my work baby shower. Ugh. I was asked by a new dad in our dept if we had done any birthing classes or planned to. We're not. The husband and I have decided it's unnecessary because no 2 birthing experiences are alike and very few go according to any "birth plan". When I responded with a simple "no", the earth stopped spinning on its axis - well, in the eyes of my favorite co-worker at least.
Her: You're not doing any at all?
Me: Nope.
Her: Don't you want to be prepared for labor?
Me: I have a sister and a mom that have told me everything I need to know. Plus, you can't plan things anyway when it comes to labor. What will happen will happen, regardless of how many breathing techniques I've learned.
Her: Well, I still use those breathing techniques now, 31 years later. It doesn't hurt to be well-informed.
I think I'm going to invite her to stay with me the first few weeks after Baby Reeder is born to help out. You know, since she CLEARLY knows what it's like to give birth and raise a baby in 2009. Breathing techniques? I prefer drugs, thanks. And feel free to flame me for that one, too. I'll keep my badge all shined up for our next encounter.
T-minus 5 days until I tell them I'm never coming back once this baby makes his exit, and I'll do my very best not to grin like an idiot or yell out "Suckers!" while I do it.
We're going to our baby classes tomorrow and Monday, but mostly because the UK system still mystifies me. Also, here it's the way everyone meets preggo women who live in their neighborhood. Anyway, if they tell us anything that is life-changing we'll let you guys know. (: Can't believe how quickly time is passing!!!! By Christmas Molly and Claire will have 2 new cousins (are you listening, babies? By Christmas you need to get out)! -Chris
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