Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Bradley Method Class

We went to our first Bradley Method Class on Sunday afternoon. I think that it will be a good experience. Our teacher is very intelligent, her personality is just not bubbly or excited, which is definitely not everyones personality. The first class was an introduction to the bradley method, went over health and nutrition, and exercise and relaxation techniques. There is only one other couple in the class with us. They are around our age and believe they are having a girl too! They seem to be a really nice couple. I was hoping to have a few more couples in the class for more interaction and questions, but it should be fine. One thing that scared Joe outside of just the class and topic in general was the fact that the teacher told us first thing that she was going to breast feed her baby if he needed to be fed during the class if necessary. So you are sitting in class trying to concentrate on what she is saying but at the same time her baby is strapped on to her. The class does promote natural childbirth, etc. but it can't wait or be worked around a 2 hour class just for the sake of the dads?! At least she has a wrap to cover but still I can understand Joe's uncomfortableness.

1 comment:

Caleb and Adrienne said...

hehehehe....i told Caleb this story and he said something along the lines of "Joe is in for many new uncomfortbalt experiences". The class really helps the husband, but it is almost like it has to break them first, i think! I'm sure there will be many more things that make him squirm.

I agree about the whole breastfeeding thing, though. Hopefully she will keep it in for the next class!