Bradley Method class one

[norsegirl]

I'm not entirely sold on the usefulness of the class. The workbook seems to be very "hippy dippy" and a bit propaganda-y. Their statements definitely give the impression that giving birth without drugs is totally achievable, but only with the assistance of their classes. The video they showed actually opened with the statement "natural childbirth was invented by *some guy's name* in the 1930s" uh, really? So all the babies born before modern medicine were delivered into this world how? It does focus a lot on what the husband has to do to be helpful, and that's what I was really looking for anyway. I have no doubt that I'll get through this (not like I have a choice at this point), but I was worried about Jason being at loose ends during the delivery, and I know I'll do better if he's with me and with it.

The patio furniture is all done, so now I'm working on arranging it. I think we need a larger patio. Or I need to figure out a better spot for the BBQ. Right now it's up against the wall blocking the flow from the back door and obstructing part of the family room windows. I think it should be up against the wall of the house to minimize the chance of it tipping over in the wind and there really isn't any other space it can go that doesn't completely block a window. But damn it's big and totally in the way. For now everything is out there and it fits, it just isn't an inspiring layout.

Today I think I might tackle garage organization. I've got all the stuff and just need to devote some time and thought as to where to put everything. Got ladders and shovels and crap to get up and out of the way and I need to find homes for all my power tools. I might also work a bit on the family room as it has become a bit of a dumping ground in the last few weeks. Lots of filing to do and SCA stuff to put away that just ended up dumped inside the door. I'm also feeling a bit like making myself some new garb (even if it might not fit) so I might clean up my sewing room. Lots to do, time to get off the couch and tackle it.

Comments

[snowy-owl30.livejournal.com]

I had a look through the Bradley propaganda, er, materials (grin)...and it sounds like a good _very comprehensive_ childbirth program. I'm sure that there are going to be classes that you're going to attend and wonder why but there does seem to be some fantastic pain management training and they're REALLY great with coach training. Sounds like it would be worth hanging in there to get the good stuff.