My experience! Part 2 of Lamaze class!

I started talking about Lamaze class in a previous post, (Title- breath! hoo...hee...hoo...hee) and how most people think it's all about breathing. I mentioned how, yes, we did discuss breathing, but only for a short amount of time. The previous post covers mostly what we discussed about breathing, we then also practiced a little in class.

I would describe Lamaze class as a birth class, we went through labor and delivery in detail. (Which I will get into more in detail in another post) Since I read the books and I read a lot more then I should on this topic, I thought I would know everything in class and it would just be a way for me to verbally hear it. But hearing it verbally made it so much more real for me, and made me visualize it in a way the books haven't been able to do. But there was also so much informative information that I learnt, that I would have not been able to get out of a book. 

My Lamaze teacher, beside for teaching Lamaze class, is also a doula. Besides for experiencing her own births and just teaching us text book style, she experienced many many other births and was really able to give us versatile information on how the experience of birth will be. Yes you can go online and read peoples crazy brith story and you can go and ask friends and family, but  there answer will probably either sound like a traumatizing experience and how labor was hours and pushing was crazy. Some will even make it sound like a blood bath, and make it seem gory and quite nauseating. Or some weird story how there epidural didn't work and they totally felt pressure. (which actually is completely normal) You'll have some say how they fought with the nurses, some will even yell. And maybe if your lucky someone will give you a positive answer and say how amazing it was.

We all know birth is not something that's easy breezy and how yes it is painful, but why does every one seem to tell us over, and over, and over how crazy giving birth is? Is there noting else to birth beside for how painful and tiring it is? 

One of things I got out of the Lamaze class, is that brith is not only a painful and dreadful experience. Giving birth/labor is giving brith to a new life in the world, you/I am creating a miracle right then and there in front of you. Something/someone that was 'living' inside of you, is about to enter the world and miraculously able to live out here. How is that not beautiful/amazing? Yes 100% it is no easy process, but we know that, everyone tells us that, where are all those story's about how beautiful it was?

Because my Lamaze teach is a doula, (and because of her positive personality) she was able to give over that side of their story. Maybe it is because she wasn't going through the pain, that she is able to give great insight and really make us feel other emotions toward birth, other then scares and pain. But how come when you ask the fathers the experience, it's sound just as bad and sometimes even worst then the one the mother told. 

I know I haven't gone through birth yet, and I seem all positive about it, (so not like me right? Usually I'm complaint to you guys) and I'm probably in for a major reality check when I am on labor. But why not go into labor with a positive feeling towards it, that baby gotta come out some how right! Being positive and feeling excited other then scared to go through the pain, isn't going to make the pain less painful. But when did being positive ever cause harm, it can only help and will make you feel the pain in a different way. 

For me Lamaze class was amazing, could be a personality thing, but I recommend it. Everyone take something else out of a class and with the right teacher there is no harm in taking one. 

I haven't even got to what we actually learnt in class, but that will have to be in a different post. 

The Lamaze class I took, brushy Mayer is amazing! 

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!

Lamaze class.

Profiles!

What not to say to pregnant women! 

How is your health?

What to pack in your hospital bag!

Baby registries!  

Babies heart beat!

Interviews!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

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Good morning?!

Wow! I just looked at the clock, I can't believe it's 1:00 and I'm only waking up now. I haven't been sleeping good lately, I can't seem to find a comfortable position. Usually I sleep best on my stomach, my left side or someplace in between. But last night, every position I tried was just uncomfortable, and some were even painful. 

Like many of you, I am also feeling a bit under the weather as well. Not being able to sleep, feeling the winter blue already, and don't forget being pregnant. I guess all of it together is making me exhausted, and that's how I was able to sleep till one today. 

I honestly feel as if I can sleep for a few more hours, on a day like today I'm sure many of you would like to as well. But if I go back to sleep now, I know it will definitely kill my chances of having a good night sleep tonight. 

So it's time for me to get out of bed, and start my day. First thing I'll do is make myself a good brunch, because I am actually really really hungry. Then I'll try and get some house hold cleaning stuff done, I feel like all I do us clean my house. Then put up dinner and vawalah the days over. 

I hope your day is more productive then mine is. Sorry for such a short post, but I have to get out of bed now and start my day. But you know there will always be a post tomorrow! 

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Lamaze class.
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What not to say to pregnant women! 
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Babies heart beat!
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Product reviews!
The advantage of exercise!
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Breath! Hoo... hee... hoo... hee!!

Many of you don't plan on taking a Lamaze class, either because you feel reading the book is enough, or you think Lamaze class is just about teaching you how to breath, that's neither right or wrong. I'm not here to tell you that you must take a class, you are all entitled to your own opinion, but for me taking a class was the best choice. Yes Lamaze class did teach me breathing techniques, but I spent 12 hours in Lamaze class, and spent maybe an hour focusing on breathing. 

I am thinking the same thing you are, when I am in labor and having contractions, will I really be breathing in through my noise, out through my mouth all calmly? Or will I sound more like something dying and gasping for air, till the contraction is over? Whether you'll be hoo-ing, ha-ing, or hee-ing the main focus is breathing.

The reasoning behind breathing, is actually important. During a contraction you uterus is getting squeezed, which means your baby is getting squeezed which can make the baby mad and uncomfortable. Think about what you would do, if you were getting squeezed? You would try breathing, but sometimes you feel like you can't, right? Because they are squeezing you too tight, and all you want is to be released. The baby wants the same thing, but the baby breaths when you breath. So every breath that you take, while they are getting squished In there, makes it more comfortable and safer for the baby. So while our going through the pain of contractions, think of trying to keep your baby safe and as comfortable for just a little while longer. 

Breathing is also for your benefit, it's a coping technique. There are many thing you will try during labor to ease the pain. You'll try creating all sort of distraction, breathing is a one of those distractions. Focusing on breathing, can take your mind off of how strong and painful your contractions really are. 

When we think of pain, or when we are going through pain, we tend to tense up, which make pain a lot worst. By relaxing, in other worlds breathing, we are trying to lessen the tension, so it's less painful.

Yes I'm still thinking "Who are you kidding I'm going through labor!!! Who actually breaths like that?" I am still going to try it. I even started practicing, and I have been getting better. Hey this whole breathing during labor thing, had to come from some where, it can't be all that made up! right? So practice breathing you never know if it will benefit you! 

Today's post I focused on breathing, I will share many more topics we disgusted during Lamaze class in future posts. 

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!

Lamaze class.
Profiles!
What not to say to pregnant women! 
How is your health?
What to pack in your hospital bag!
Baby registries!  
Babies heart beat!
Interviews!
Product reviews!
The advantage of exercise!
and much much more!

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My birthday plans!

Happy birthday to me!! Today I turned 21, I am finally legal. I can now go buy myself a bottle of wine, or order a cocktail at a bar/restaurant. Don't make fun, but I actually have been planing my 21st birthday since I'm 18. I imagine it would be something like this... I always wanted to spend it in a casino in Vegas or Atlantic city, so they can card me as many times as they like, and I can show them proof that I'm 21. Order as many drinks as I can, and not sit there sipping on my husbands, while making sure no one is looking. But now, none of this can happen.

My big Vegas birthday party can't happen for a few reasons. One, stating the obvious, I'm pregnant! Two, being pregnant and in my third trimester, doesn't allow my to fly to Vegas. Three, no alcohol drinks for this mama, so there goes my first legal shot. Atlantic city or Pennsylvania could have worked, but still no drinks. Not that I even like or drink alcohol, (I'm more of a wine person) but it is just fun to know I finally legally can.

My twin sister and I planed this day to spend in the city, just chilling and quality time together, and end the night with a nice dinner. But that's not happening either, and I am very very annoyed. My Lamaze teacher decided to change the last class for today, and it is not something I can miss. So now, not only do I not get to spend it the way I imagine since I'm 18, but I also won't be able to even spend the whole day in the city with my twin. I now get to spend it with strangers in Lamaze class.

The teacher felt bad, but the date worked for everyone else. So I told my class that were making a party and I am expecting gift from everyone one of them, since it ruined my plans. Do you think any of them will take me seriously and actually get me something? I'm hoping they did, that would make me happy. It would actually be very funny if they did, because I said it in a joking tune of voice, but they don't know me that well and could have taken me seriously, that would be awesome! 

I hope your plans for today, are working out better then mine are. I'm hopping my day will turn around, and I'll still get to spend the time I can before the class with my twin. 

Kind of what I feel like doing, I wanna yell!

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How is your health?
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Babies heart beat!
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Product reviews!
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My pregancy profile!

I pulled out my phone and stared at the blank page in front of me, waiting for me to write something for today's post. But I had no idea what to write about today, I have so many topics, but I just wasn't in the mood of them. I'm in a very blah mood today, looks like it will be a lazy day. I had a good night sleep, but I'm still exhausted, I guess third trimester does that to you. As I pondered about what to write, I came a cross an idea. What do I like to write most about, pregnancy and my own personally stories. So why not do that for today post? I came up with the idea of a profile, so here's my profile!

Name- Chumy Herman
Birthday- December 12 1992
Age- 20 (until tomorrow, then I'll be 21)
Height- 5'3
Weight- Now at 31 weeks, 133
Due date- February 11 i'yh
Baby gender- It's a surprise!!!
Craving- Not so much a craving but I want a good Starbucks, something with Carmel!!
Go to food- Green apples
Best sleeping position- My tummy or left side
Favorite breakfast- Yogurt with cereal and fresh fruit or chocolate milk!
Favorite lunch- It's usually more like brunch
Favorite supper- Anything I have in house
Favorite snack- Pop chips original flavor
Favorite time of day- When I finally fall asleep
Hobbies- My blog
Me time- A long bath with candles and bubbles
Pain today- My back of course!
Complaints- Too many!
Excited about- My birthday!!
Disappointments- Spending my birthday tomorrow at Lamaze class!
Worries- Slipping on the ice
Loving- My baby
Looking forward to- The weekend
Favorite song- Now it is Celine Dion- somebody loves somebody. I play it for my baby, even though It has nothing to do baby's.
Need to do- Fold the laundry
Feeling- Tired
Must have- My body pillow wherever I sleep
Can't handle- Scrambled eggs
Want- February already
Mood- Blah
Baby's size- About 16 inch
Baby's weight- About 3 pounds
Baby's mood- Calm
Baby like- Apples
Baby doesn't like- Fried food
Baby loves- MOMMY AND DADDY!!

I'm sure there are many other things I could have written, but these where the ones I could think of. I'll do a profile once in while, I found it fun doing, and quite insigntful. Make one of your own, and you can send me it, I would love to read them. I can even share them, so others can see how different everyone is.

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How is your health?
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Babies heart beat!
Interviews!
Product reviews!
The advantage of exercise!
and much much more!

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Being positive about winter!

Today I'm ganna be positive! Did you know that it's is easier to be pregnant in the winter then in the summer? We have something to be grateful for. (other then the obvious) Pregnancy makes us naturally hotter, which is amazing for winter. Because are body temperature is rising, it will keep us warmer in this chilly, snowy weather. We finally have something to thank our hormones for, it's finally for our benefit. Imagine it was 90° outside, and you're sitting there getting heat flashes. At night, you're hot and you already sleep in the bare minimum, but imagine it in those hot summer nights and there is sometimes nothing you could do about the heat.

When I think of snow and winter all I  want to do is cozy up by my fireplace, roast some marshmallows, and drink hot cocoa. The winter actually makes us want to be cozy and snuggled, we just cant wait to get into bed and cozy under our blankets. Talk to a pregnant women in the summer, I don't think snuggling under a blanket and getting all cozy is on her wish list of the day. It may be, to be in bed and sleep, but not so much the snuggling part. 

The snuggling up in bed actually helps us sleep better and longer, and who can't use that. The thought of the winter snow allows us to stay in the state of mind and be more comfortable when we sleep.

In the summer, people are out much more often, than they are in the winter. In the winter people tend to stay in doors and they get more proactive things done around the house, which is perfect for us while we are nesting. We can organize our houses, to prepare us for the extra room that will be needed once the baby arrives. But don't hibernate, or you will go a little insane from staying indoors all day.

Anyone feeling a little self-conscious about their bellies? Winter allows us to cover up our baby bump by layering, we can wear sweatshirts or even just a coat, when were headed out. Winter clothes in general are not as snug as summer cloth, and when you're pregnant remember your hot, so you're probably only wearing T-shirts, or nothing that will make you wear too many layers.

I'm loving the coziness of this weather, stay warm, stay safe and stay cozy! 

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!

What not to say to pregnant women! 

How is your health?

What to pack in your hospital bag!

Baby registries!  

Babies heart beat!

Interviews!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

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Pregnancy brain!?

Good morning! Before you start your day today, look down and check your feet. Are you wearing the same shoes/boots? Ok good! As I was getting dressed one morning, I was deciding which shoes matched best with my outfit, and was trying on two at the same time. Then I got side tracked, by who noes what. As I was walking to my car, my left foot felt different then my right. So I looked to check, and that's when I noticed I was still wearing two different shoes. Was a good thing it happened before I left, or that would have been embarrassing.

Does the term pregnancy brain ring a bell? Pregnancy brain is a real thing, it's actual name is Momnesia.  Momnesia, does not effect your brain, even though you don't feel as sharp as you use to and you have some memory loss. There is a perfectly logic explanation, to why were not as sharp as we use to be. It is because of, the lack of sleep or the big change in our sleep routines. Even when were not pregnant and are not sleeping well, were not as sharp, so even more so, how should we be when we are pregnant. Were exhausted and can't remember the simplest things!
   

We also have many new priorities, baby thoughts and worries that are crowding our brain. Which make us forget everything else, because our brain is cluttered with baby thoughts. Our hormones are of course also to blame, it actually affects our memory.

I woke up one morning and opened my fridge for some breakfast, but food wasn't the only thing I saw. I found Windex on the shelf, next to all the other drinks, as if it belonged there. I still have no idea how if even got in there, I have no recollection of doing so. 

The other day as I was cleaning my house, I decided I needed a drink. On my way to the fridge I picked my husbands shoes off the floor, to put them in the closet. But instead I went straight to the fridge and I put the shoes in. I noticed right away what I did, so I took them out and went back to the closet. But I couldn't remember why, or how, or for what, I was doing in the fridge in the first place. It took me a good few minutes, to remember I needed a drink.  Don't even get me started on how many times I have lost my phone and found it in the most bazaar places, including the fridge. 

Am I the only crazy one, or has anyone else gone into the shower with out getting fully undressed? It was early in the morning, and I'm not sure how, but I went into the shower with my shirt on. I turning on the water to a shocking reality, how absentminded could I have been to have not taken it off? 

To help with pregnancy brain try sleeping more, I no it's so hard to even get the little sleep we have. But maybe a nap here and there, if you can, can help with your memory. Also, as soon as you think of something that may be important or that you need to do, try jotting it down as soon as possible. Grab a pen and paper or write it in your phone. But write it someplace where it will be easy to find, and a place where you will remember where you put it.

Seems I'm not the only one leaving stuff in my fridge. 

I have two more Lamaze classes, I will do one post on all three classes. Looking forward! 

Here's what to look for in up coming posts! 

What not to say to pregnant women! 

How is your health?

What to pack in your hospital bag!

Baby registries!  

Babies heart beat!

Interviews!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood!!