What 'classes' are you taking?

Middlesnpoddles · December 2011

DH is taking one called daddy bootcamp. It's taught by veteran dads and their newborns- no ladies allowed unless they are under 2 feet tall..haha. He is actually really excited about it.

I am taking a breastfeeding class- so excited about that. and then I think we are taking a birth class together!

What are you ladies doing to prepare?

ljtvirkus · December 2011

My DH and I took a class already called great expectation about what to expect during the pregnancy. We are also already signed up for Lamaze, Breastfeeding, and a car seat safety class.

awinter05 · December 2011

We are taking a natural childbirth class in February. We are also taking a newborn care class sometime in April.

PotomacSt · December 2011

Just a childbirth and breastfeeding class. It's 7 hours on one Saturday. I might take infant CPR too...

Middlesnpoddles · December 2011

Wow those all sound really good.. especially the car seat safety. With this being my first, I feel like I could learn a lot from that. I wish they had it here..

Angelfish82 · December 2011

We just signed up for Lamaze, which felt like the best choice for us because of how comprehensive it was and because while there were things about the Bradley method that sounded really good I wasn't completely comfortable with the method's emphasis on natural childbirth. The only course that would fit with our schedule is for two consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each. If it's not covered, I want to take a breastfeeding class at some point. Our hospital offers one of those dads-only classes and I wasn't sure what to think of them. Why are no women allowed? Are they going to say something we would find offensive? Are men supposed to be more comfortable without their wives there? Maybe it's the hormones that are making me overly sensitive to this, but the concept kind of weirds me out. I guess I just don't know the rationale behind it.

kiarstin · December 2011

We are not taking any classes, only thing we will do is have our carseats checked out by the police department. I feel like every child, every breast feeding everything is too different to take a class on it. I have 5 sisters and a brother so I am confident, and my husband would hate learning things from anything but me!

mkflower3000 · December 2011

I'm joining the La Leche League and buying a book on the Bradley method for labor (classes cost WAY too much). We'll also probably take a newborn care and development class since we're both FTPs.

Middlesnpoddles · December 2011

Angelfish82:
We just signed up for Lamaze, which felt like the best choice for us because of how comprehensive it was and because while there were things about the Bradley method that sounded really good I wasn't completely comfortable with the method's emphasis on natural childbirth. The only course that would fit with our schedule is for two consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each. If it's not covered, I want to take a breastfeeding class at some point. Our hospital offers one of those dads-only classes and I wasn't sure what to think of them. Why are no women allowed? Are they going to say something we would find offensive? Are men supposed to be more comfortable without their wives there? Maybe it's the hormones that are making me overly sensitive to this, but the concept kind of weirds me out. I guess I just don't know the rationale behind it.

Eh.. I didn't see it that way. I like that they offer it and that he wants to do it. I feel like it's partly a gimmick, an 'atmosphere' thing, and also to help the men feel more comfortable about asking questions. It covers taking care of a new mom also.. I think it would help DH be more comfortable asking questions with other new dads, especially if they think their questions might be silly.

ETA: also, the doctor recommended me NOT bringing my husband to the breastfeeding class.. she said he would be bored to death. Maybe it's the same concept for the new dads class..? idk

brideofscowboy · December 2011

None.

Last time we took a prenatal class.

Angelfish82 · December 2011

AutLuke - the boredom theory definitely makes sense. And good words of advice from your doctor about the breastfeeding class... I feel like my husband would want to come along just because that's his personality type but I can totally see him being bored to tears by the time it's actually going on.

Bonidiebabe · December 2011

AutLuke:

Angelfish82:
We just signed up for Lamaze, which felt like the best choice for us because of how comprehensive it was and because while there were things about the Bradley method that sounded really good I wasn't completely comfortable with the method's emphasis on natural childbirth. The only course that would fit with our schedule is for two consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each. If it's not covered, I want to take a breastfeeding class at some point. Our hospital offers one of those dads-only classes and I wasn't sure what to think of them. Why are no women allowed? Are they going to say something we would find offensive? Are men supposed to be more comfortable without their wives there? Maybe it's the hormones that are making me overly sensitive to this, but the concept kind of weirds me out. I guess I just don't know the rationale behind it.

Eh.. I didn't see it that way. I like that they offer it and that he wants to do it. I feel like it's partly a gimmick, an 'atmosphere' thing, and also to help the men feel more comfortable about asking questions. It covers taking care of a new mom also.. I think it would help DH be more comfortable asking questions with other new dads, especially if they think their questions might be silly.

ETA: also, the doctor recommended me NOT bringing my husband to the breastfeeding class.. she said he would be bored to death. Maybe it's the same concept for the new dads class..? idk

I have never heard this. I have heard the dad should be there in order to facilitate successful BFing. He should know how difficult it can be for you and how to help you when you need it. Sry bored or not my man will be there for our class.

Middlesnpoddles · December 2011

Angelfish82:
AutLuke - the boredom theory definitely makes sense. And good words of advice from your doctor about the breastfeeding class... I feel like my husband would want to come along just because that's his personality type but I can totally see him being bored to tears by the time it's actually going on.

Lol yep.. she said women would insist their husbands went, and then they were sorry for it afterward. A lot of them said they were so bored the whole time and couldn't wait to leave.. I think DH will be staying home for that one Yes

She recommended I bring along my mom or sister though.. I guess we'll see about that..

Katie829 · December 2011

We are taking the breastfeeding class, maternity tour and car seat inspection.

Honestly I don't think I will need the childbirth class. Sure I haven't had a baby before, but I have done a lot of reading. Plus I go to my MW and ask questions anyways.

Middlesnpoddles · December 2011

Bonidiebabe:
AutLuke:

Angelfish82:
We just signed up for Lamaze, which felt like the best choice for us because of how comprehensive it was and because while there were things about the Bradley method that sounded really good I wasn't completely comfortable with the method's emphasis on natural childbirth. The only course that would fit with our schedule is for two consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each. If it's not covered, I want to take a breastfeeding class at some point. Our hospital offers one of those dads-only classes and I wasn't sure what to think of them. Why are no women allowed? Are they going to say something we would find offensive? Are men supposed to be more comfortable without their wives there? Maybe it's the hormones that are making me overly sensitive to this, but the concept kind of weirds me out. I guess I just don't know the rationale behind it.

Eh.. I didn't see it that way. I like that they offer it and that he wants to do it. I feel like it's partly a gimmick, an 'atmosphere' thing, and also to help the men feel more comfortable about asking questions. It covers taking care of a new mom also.. I think it would help DH be more comfortable asking questions with other new dads, especially if they think their questions might be silly.

ETA: also, the doctor recommended me NOT bringing my husband to the breastfeeding class.. she said he would be bored to death. Maybe it's the same concept for the new dads class..? idk

I have never heard this. I have heard the dad should be there in order to facilitate successful BFing. He should know how difficult it can be for you and how to help you when you need it. Sry bored or not my man will be there for our class.

I guess I can see your point.. but I don't know how DH is going to help me breastfeed. I am a new mom so maybe there are things I don't know about a role of DH? I just assumed it was a woman thing and that's what my doctor told me.

Also I'm pretty sure helping and understanding new moms would be covered in the 'daddy class'. I feel like it would be repetitive for him.

LadySnowblood · December 2011

Bonidiebabe:
AutLuke:

Angelfish82:
We just signed up for Lamaze, which felt like the best choice for us because of how comprehensive it was and because while there were things about the Bradley method that sounded really good I wasn't completely comfortable with the method's emphasis on natural childbirth. The only course that would fit with our schedule is for two consecutive Saturdays, 5 hours each. If it's not covered, I want to take a breastfeeding class at some point. Our hospital offers one of those dads-only classes and I wasn't sure what to think of them. Why are no women allowed? Are they going to say something we would find offensive? Are men supposed to be more comfortable without their wives there? Maybe it's the hormones that are making me overly sensitive to this, but the concept kind of weirds me out. I guess I just don't know the rationale behind it.

Eh.. I didn't see it that way. I like that they offer it and that he wants to do it. I feel like it's partly a gimmick, an 'atmosphere' thing, and also to help the men feel more comfortable about asking questions. It covers taking care of a new mom also.. I think it would help DH be more comfortable asking questions with other new dads, especially if they think their questions might be silly.

ETA: also, the doctor recommended me NOT bringing my husband to the breastfeeding class.. she said he would be bored to death. Maybe it's the same concept for the new dads class..? idk

I have never heard this. I have heard the dad should be there in order to facilitate successful BFing. He should know how difficult it can be for you and how to help you when you need it. Sry bored or not my man will be there for our class.

I actually was planning on leaving DH at home for the BF class, but when I signed up, the lady asked me if I was bringing MH. I asked her how many people bring their husbands and she said around 60%, plus there's a section in the class for the fathers to be. But I guess it just depends where you take the class because I've heard of people bringing their husbands and he would be the only one there and feel really awkward or was really bored or whatever. I was going to base my decision on whether to bring him or not on what the instructor's suggestion was, and in my case they said to bring him, so I am.

Btw, I'm taking child birth and BF class.

Bonidiebabe · December 2011

We are taking baby basics, Childbirth comprehensive, and BFing. I have been considering Bradley classes but i dunno yet. It seems like a lot on top of what we are already scheduled for. I would love to take a car seat class even though they do come out with you when leaving.

I see how some ppl would think that BFing is a woman thing but.... maybe dad will have a better understanding of why the dishes and laundry are not done when you have had a baby on the boob all day. I plan to try to BF for a year and I think that will take a lot of support and understanding from DH. When I am really tired it will be nice to have him know how to get LO to latch. Dad can have a lot more to do with it all than one would think. I am a FTM and i just figure any edge I can get on BF is best. Even if it is something as simple as DH understanding why I would want to karate chop him in the throat for touching my sensitive nips.

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