Childbirth Preparation Crash Course...Better Late than Never!

We dragged ourselves out of bed early today to drive to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt's Childbirth Preparation Crash Course. We were, by far, the biggest procrastinators in the room...As we went around introducing ourselves and sharing our baby's due dates, most people were due in January, February and even March. We were the only ones to say, "Friday."

We took home a lot more than just immature laughs over the old-school birthing videos. We learned about what to expect in all stages of labor, when to call the doctor, relaxation techniques, the role of a support person (my favorite responsibility is that Nick should get on all fours for me to lean on if I should have a contraction while we are out walking), and some good advice for a smooth transition to life with baby.

Now, we are officially qualified to be parents, and we have a certificate as proof!


Nick's baby bump...He said it's a boy.


Nick enjoying his new "assets".