We Gradumacated!

We did it! After 4 weeks straight and 12 hours in a classroom, Melissa and I completed our Baby Prep Class / Lamaze / Fundamentals of Birth or whatever you want to call it class. Now, in this classroom setting everyone who signs up passes (at least I don't think there is a possibility to fail) so "gradumacating" isn't all that special but I'm sure the experience will prove to be very valuable come late April (or early May). I won't go into details but I would say we learned a lot. I even got to try some "labor" breathing myself last night while Melissa "coached" me as my hand was in a bucket of ice cubes. Let's just say I'm glad I get to play coach as opposed to the other way around!

As a recap, we had 7 couples in our class and 6 were pretty talkative. It was funny that 4 couples are due with a 3-4 day window and at least 3 of the 6 are having baby showers this weekend. I guess that isn't too crazy considering everyone is on the 9-month pregnancy timeline but it sure felt pretty crazy.

Anyway, today marks 34 weeks for the pregnancy and completion of the class means we are right around the corner from having a little one. Sunday we are having a couples / family shower here in Boulder. It will be great to see everyone and are looking forward to a very nice day (60s and sunny in mid March works for me). This does mean I won't be doing any St. Patty's Day runs (and the always fun ensuing beer drinking days). Oh well, I've got a fridge full of Guinness and that will have to do the trick!