What are we forgetting?
Tuesday, 2 October 2007 by Jacob TomawWe have completed out first round of classes preparing for the coming of Jonah.
We have finished the birthing classes and know how Jonah is getting out and what to expect during the 20-hour saga and the recovery.
Last week we had our New Baby class. We learned the do’s and don’ts of caring for Jonah for the first months. We also learned the amazing calming technique of the baby whisperer, Dr. Harvey Karp.
We have more classes upcoming: Infant CPR, Breastfeeding, and Pediatric Care. We will learn a lot from these classes, but it is more about after delivery. As for labor and delivery, I am waiting for Jos to tell me when she thinks he is coming and then to help her to work through it until contractions are “5 min apart, strong, and regular”. Then I am calling the OB and going to the hospital.
What are some things we should remember that first time parents won’t know? What should we take to the hospital for sure and what should we not take?
Also, we learned that the new hospital has 100% WI-FI so I might be live blogging the whole event. 
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:54
I’m so excited to meet the little guy! One thing to take to the hospital is your own pj’s and pillow. You will want to be comfortable during your visit
October 3rd, 2007 at 15:36
Don’t forget the laptop power cable …
That’s all I got.
October 3rd, 2007 at 20:11
PJs - Check - Probably need them for both of us.
Power Adapter - Check
They are both on the list now.
October 5th, 2007 at 5:38
So, do they offer classes on chain-smoking in the waiting room. According to 1950s sitcoms, this is the father’s role during childbirth.
October 8th, 2007 at 14:28
Zach,
Can you believe it? Hospitals today allow men into the delivery rooms and the mothers expect it!
Also, smoking? What is this? Perhaps it is some bold self-expression thankfully banned here in the PRChi.