Today we went to our 3 hour Newborn Care class. Most of the information I'd gotten from baby books, but there were a few new things. Additionally, it was nice to see some of the information demonstrated either on DVD or in person by the instructor. As the title says, I now know how to swaddle a baby. This was previously a disaster any time I tried it.
They did a 5 minute bit on poop and, naturally, I couldn't make eye contact with Jeff or I would've lost it. I could see his shoulders shaking with laughter. He is such a 15 year old boy when it comes to potty humor!! One of the segments also focused on studies done with baby monkeys forced into isolation. That bit had both of us cringing and I was glad when it was over. But it did drive home the point -- newborns need love and attention, not just food and shelter.
Overall, I'm glad I went, but I'm also glad we're not doing any of the longer childbirth classes. I'm not sure either of us could sit through one of those.
From now until the babies arrive, you'll be collecting all kinds of information. (and I can see you both sitting in that class trying not to giggle) Some you'll remember, other stuff you'll completely forget. You can be sure of one thing - some will work some of the time for some of the kids.
ReplyDeleteThe big post I'm looking forward to is the one time when something works for all three. LOLOLOL. Now THAT will be a red letter day indeed.
In this case I'm gonna bet you have 2 that love to be swaddled and the third will scream bloody murder at being confined. *grin*
Like you mention, having three will be tough simply because it increases our odds of having one who likes this or doesn't like that or suffers from this or doesn't want to sleep then or... I guess I just have to be ready to roll with the punches.
ReplyDeleteRolling with the punches - no matter how many you have at once - is a good thing when you are a parent!!
ReplyDelete:-) You and Jeff have the love down. Everything else you'll figure out as you go along.
Nell
I'm trying not to get fixated on any one way of doing things. The babies will let me know what is right. Right? I've started dreaming about holding them in my arms. I don't want them to come yet, but I'm getting to where I also can't wait for them to get here.
ReplyDeleteMy Alex Loooved being swaddled, still does and he is six! Nicholas not so much...so yes just roll with the punches
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