Childbirth Classes

Ok, so I really feel that all teenagers should be required to go through a series of labor and delivery classes as part of their sex education program. Seriously. There is SO MUCH that they don't tell you when you think 'oh i want to have a BAY-bee'. Sure I can handle the morning sickness, the achy feet, the growing belly, the sleepless nights. They don't tell you about the varicose veins in places you didn't think could get them, or that being able to poop could very well be the highlight of your week. In fact, I think that if you just mention these few words and phrases to teenagers (like 'episiotomy', 'hemorroid', and 'fecal incontinence') the pregnancy rate for teens would go waaaay down while the condom market would skyrocket! That being said, I really can't complain too much just yet. I've really had a great pregnancy with very few 'symptoms'. It's just the labor and delivery part that I'm really focusing on now. I'm not afraid of giving birth, but I am a Planner. If I knew right now that I'd be in the hospital for 12 hours and be able to deliver naturally I'd be fine. If I knew right now that I'd need to have a C-section due to some complication, I'd also be fine...because I could PLAN for it. This unknown crap is what I can't stand. I know how great a delivery can go...I also know how not-so-great they can be. I just don't know where me and my son fit into this whole thing. So Josh and I are doing our research and just trying to be as prepared as we can to give ourselves the best shot at what we really want (unmedicated and uncomplicated). We're also doing a lot of praying to just give us the strength to deal with whatever else comes our way. I just keep reminding myself 'at least I'm not a squirrel monkey'. Those girls give birth to babies that are 20% of their own body size. Fo' reals.