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::LS:: BR answers

since your post was so far down..

I scheduled 3 classes and hospital walkthrough for us. We took the infant care class, which we both found very helpful, as neither of us has experience with babies. (it was a 2 hour overview - how to diaper, bathe, dress, etc. - basically, "how not to kill your infant 101")

the breastfeeding class was scheduled for 11/3 - the day I was induced, so needless to say, we didn't make that one.

the 6 hour childbirth class wals scheduled for 11/6 - 2 days after I had Wolverine

the hospital tour was scheduled for 11/18... a bit late for us there.

I talked with a lactation consultant in the hospital (on pumping basics), and the NICU nurses have been helping me in trying to BF Wolverine. (holds, latch, etc.) I think the BF class could have been useful, but the 1-on-1 attention is probably more helpful.

I think the class on childbirth would have been VERY helpful - I was getting some tips on the fly from my nurses, and was asking a bunch of questions, but I think that the basic overview on what to expect would have been great. DK got to experience everything firsthand, and handled himself really well. the only times they kicked him out of the room was when they put in the epidurals. (yes, I had 2)

I was stuck in my hospital room for a week prior to my induction, so was pretty familiar with the routine, nurses, equipment, etc. Spent a day and a half in L&D before the OR, and they were good about explaining what they were doing/new equipment/etc.

Re: ::LS:: BR answers

  • Did you post a birth story? I hope I didn't miss it.

    Also, I love all the pictures of Wolverine on FB. She's a pretty little thing.
  • That's good to know, thanks.

    I did end up registering us for a class for next Sunday. If I happen to go into labor before then (I doubt it), then we'll obviously miss it. But I think it will give me a good overview.

    We have already done the hospital tour and learned a lot doing that, but this is a lot more thorough.

    Also, I don't know if you saw it yesterday, but I was wondering if you're still in the hospital, or if you just visit S daily? Do you know when you can take her home?
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  • still working on the birth story - it's long.

    I got discharged on Sunday. We've been driving to the hospital on a daily basis and spending a few hours in the NICU each day - usually do a feeding, Kangaroo care, DK will hold her while I pump, diaper/clothing changes/ etc.

    Wolverine is in an open crib now, which is basically the last step before coming home. If she keeps up with the progress, she'll likely be home sometime in the next week. The Dr. and nurses have been telling us that she's really advanced for her gestational age - usually 34week babies don't do as well as her.
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