Class

In an effort to ease us into not having any free time, Rachel has signed us up for a slew of classes to prepare us for the baby.  These classes take up just about every waking hour over the next few months.  It's not that I don't want to go to any of these classes being offered, it's just that I don't want to go to ALL of the classes being offered.  And while I understand the concept of moral support, I'm just not sure there is much for me to do at "The Joy of Breastfeeding" other than make inappropriate comments and get myself in trouble.

 

I'm also hesitant to go because I really don't think they will be able to teach me much (aside for the joy that is breastfeeding of course.)  I have changed a handful of diapers in my day, including my niece's world record 4 stomach-turning #2's in 7 minutes a year ago.  I've feed babies, burped babies, etc. etc.  I'm not an expert by any means, don't get me wrong.  But I just fear that the classes will be as absurd as all of the baby books I pretend to read while I wait for Rachel to fall asleep before I go back to Rolling Stone.   From what I have skimmed, all you need to do if you are pregnant to ensure a healthy baby is 1) consume your metric body weight in folic acid twice a day 2) stop drinking and smoking crack and 3) make your husband do more around the house. 

 

Since Rachel has been tired quite a bit from pregnancy, I've been trying to help around the house more.  And believe it or not, I actually knew that smoking crack was bad for developing babies before skimming the books.  So without any prior training, I already knew 2 of the 3 things that you need to know to ensure a healthy baby.  That being the case, what are these classes going to be able to teach me? Oh, you're not supposed to put your child in the dishwasher?  Thank god you told me!!!!