This past Tuesday Jason and I went to our first of four childbirth education classes. It's a bit early for us to be going, since most of the couples there are due in May or June, but we wont be able to make the other sessions offered, so we're going to this one. I can't say we left there learning much new, but the best part was getting a tour of the Birthing Suites. The hospital renovated the Women's Center three years ago and the facilities are beautiful. There are six private rooms where we'll be for the labor, delivery, recovery and the time after birth until discharge. The room has floor to ceiling wooden cabinets that keep all of the medical equipment out of sight, a pull out couch for Jason, flat screen TV, and private bathroom & shower. It feels more like a hotel room than a hospital room, and has an awesome view of the mountains. It's got such a calming feel to it and we're really excited after getting the tour. I wish I would have gotten a picture of the room (the pictures posted here were taken from their website)! There's also a room down the hall with a whirlpool tub that I can use during labor, which sounds awesome; I have a funny feeling I'll be taking them up on that option, as long as I'm not too far along.
And for our family & friends, there's a comfy waiting area with a flat screen TV, couches and overstuffed chairs, and even an internet work station; they also have an awesome view of the mountains.
We feel very lucky to have such a great facility to have our baby in and it's only 10 minutes away! I'm feeling much more excited, and much less nervous, after having gone to the hospital and seen what it's like there. August will be here before we know it!
