Infant CPR & Newborn Class

isenbergbeth

So I have been traveling for work over the last two weeks and it has been easy to put the fact that I signed DH and I up for this class to the back of my mind. 

Well the class is tomorrow and I am getting a bit anxious.  The class is through a local hospital and is for women between weeks 35-39 in their pregnancy so clearly my lack of belly will cause me to stand out like a sore thumb:(.  I've never been much of a conformist so I keep thinking I will be ok and able to hold my head up high, but as it gets closer I'm not so sure. 

Has anyone else taken a class while they were waiting?  If so, how did it go?  If not, what encouraging words might you have for me:)?  TIA

Dr.Loretta

We did a nb care class. It was kind of thrown together because the regular teacher was out. No intros so no one knew that we were adopting. 2 pg women were there, maybe 5 months along. We didn't learn a ton and the teacher was militantly pro-breastfeeding, but we did get a few pointers on feeding and bathing

beachybride10

I'm sure it will be fine! I'd probably feel the same way though. Let us know how it goes.

maryoosa

We did a nb care class at our hospital. I walked out midway through. It emphasized breast feeding so heavily that I was in tears by the half way point. I also wrote a letter to the hospital admin to complain about it and received a refund (they had another class that was listed as a breastfeeding class which wasn't the one we'd signed up for) we had also disclosed that we were adopting.

I'm not saying that's how yours will be, but it's just a heads up.

CarolinaGirl2014

I'm sorry that you're having these fears and pain, and I can absolutely get why you'd have them (although I haven't been through what you've been through and don't pretend to understand 100%). I hope the class is wonderful, informative, and sensitive to you and makes you excited to be bringing home a baby of your own in the near future.

isenbergbeth

Thank you all for your support!  The class went very well.  We made introductions right off the bat so it was clear right away why I did not look like the other ladies in the room:).  It was very informative and we got a lot out of it.  Thanks again!!!