Drew and I have been attending a class for new parents with
our midwife practice, and this week's session was eye-opening to say the
least. Actually, I may have preferred
closing my eyes. This week we discussed
the stages of labor, complete with videos.
Watching each stage of labor including the grand finale, I
was also struck by how long the whole process takes. Drew and I will most likely be at home during
early labor when contractions begin, managing the pain using techniques we
learned in class until we can be admitted to the hospital. That stage can take anywhere from 6 to 12
hours. It sounds mind-bogglingly long,
but we have a plan.
To pass the time, we will be watching The Hobbit, which I
hear runs about 6 to 12 hours depending on your sound system and the megapixels
in your TV. If early labor exceeds the
average or The Hobbit turns out to be shorter than expected (only a slight
chance when Peter Jackson's involved) we'll just turn it into a marathon, relieving
the stress and pain with quotes like:
I figure this approach will not only provide much-needed
distraction, but also motivation. If a
tiny hobbit can make it to Mordor, I can get through labor.
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