birth class, day 1

Tonight was our first birth class at the Medical Foundation. It's interesting to note that of the 8 couples there, we were the only ones who didn't know the sex of our baby. More interesting, however, was the tremendous difference in my reaction from Kevin's reaction to the material presented.

When examining a poster depicting a 35-week pregnant woman.
Kevin: Your body is so cool.
Amy: Um, why is my stomach behind my breasts?

This is what I currently look like, organ-wise. The stomach is making its upward creep. Note the location of the liver. Aye caramba!

Or, during the cheesy "Stages of Birth" video.
Kevin: Childbirth is so cool.
Amy: The video made me want to cry. I could cry now just thinking about it.

We did learn a few important tips, though. For example: our baby will probably come out looking like a deformed, gooey, bluish alien. Cutting an umbilical cord will feel "crunchy." While in the first stage of labor, you should go for a hike.

I feel so much more prepared already.