Bradley Method class one

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.

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The garage is getting better. I spent today hanging all kinds of things to organize the big tools (ladders, shovels, rakes and the like). And yes, I was up on a ladder, and yes I hoisted the big ladder up to almost ceiling height, while standing on another ladder, all by myself. Honestly, I don't get women who feel fragile or held back at all during this pregnancy thing. As far as I can tell my balance hasn't been affected that much (if it hadn't gotten hot while I was in the garage I might have strapped on some skates because I'm just feeling that confident again). About the only things I know I can't do are a sit up and reaching easily across counters (belly is just getting in the way, so it's like my arms are shorter). I can still climb, catch myself when I do lose balance (as I sometimes did when not pregnant too) without having to grab onto anything external and jog without any discomfort. I'm tired of being treated like I'm made of bone china.

While I was out in the garage the beagles were well-behaved. No one got up on the couch or chewed up anything that wasn't theirs. It's nice having well-behaved beagles.


I've been trying to make conscious decisions to keep some of my muscle strength up (and restore the bit that I lost when I felt shitty in the first trimester). For example, at the birthing class we all sit on the floor and I notice I'm the only one in the room getting up without using my hands. If you want to help both your thighs and your balance, try that, it works very well. It's a drill we used to do in roller derby back in Edmonton. Sigh... have I mentioned how much I miss roller derby lately? Going to the game on Sunday just made me miss it all the more.

Jason should be home soon, then dinner and Warcraft. Might try to tidy up the living room a little while I wait. Or maybe I'll do my birthing class exercises (which by the way seem way to easy and not nearly intense enough to actually do anything, I might have to modify them a bit).