Bradley Birth Class

We finally had our first birthing class. I really like the teacher, Karina. It's almost a little more intensive than I expected (going back to school) but I think it will be very helpful. There's a lot of homework! I am waiting for her to assign back massages to the husbands. There's a relaxation part at the end which is wonderful. It's great to see all the husbands there supporting their wives and wanting to be so much a part of it, even the disagreeable parts. We're the only couple from the Birth Center, which surprised me. Also the only ones who haven't found out the sex. We saw a lovely video about a Mexican midwife giving birth at home. Her husband was a sculptor from Japan and they lived in this idyllic hilly, lush, green paradise. It's such a relief to see a birth without screaming and running around, the movie and TV staple. Her baby looked very Japanese and was adorable, with enormous chipmunk cheeks. I hope our baby has enormous chipmunk cheeks.

I saw the doctor today (my doctor, not for the baby) and she's happy with how I'm doing. She doesn't think my current sleep issues are related to the insomnia I've had in the past, since I feel so good otherwise, she thinks it's just pregnancy stuff. I've taken Valerian tincture the last three nights and it has helped. I'm also planning on starting yoga again so that will help, too. In general I feel pretty groovy.