Feel so low today

[Aida]

Way back in October I had applied to start a parentcraft course. I haven't heard from them ever since, so a fortnight ago I called the hospital since I know it's about 10 sessions long with one lesson held every week, and I haven't go all that time left now. They said I would hear from them by mail but there was a long waiting list and that I had to wait. So to make things easier for everyone I changed dates and times i.e. from sundays to weekdays, and to date, I've received nothing.

So this morning I called again and was told that when I changed the dates and times it was already too late as they are short of midwives and they are all already fully booked and they are already taking in more people than they should. The midwife I spoke to admitted that time is running out but there was nothing she could do. I feel sooooo.... let down and disappointed.

The only thing that makes me feel a bit better is that my doctor said they are very boring lessons and that they don't tell you much more than a good book would. But still.... I feel i'm letting my baby down.

Thanks for reading xxx

 

[SpaceAngel]

Sorry you are feeling so down. If it's any consolation, I didn't attend parentcraft classes either. The most important thing your baby needs is his/her mummy. You will know what to do when the time comes and your Dr is right, you will be able to find all the info that you need from a good book, and indeed here in the forum.

Just put your feet up and concentrate on you and your baby and I wish you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy.

 

[donna27]

I had them with my first only to forget everything that I had been told - the MW during asked me during labour if I had actually had any!!!!

This time around, and nearly 10 years later i have had nothing - I wasn't given any information whatsoever about even booking classes - So with 10 days left to go (well I llive in hope) if the MW asks me if I have had classes during the last stage of labour - God help her!

You're not letting your baby down you did everything that you could to get classes. You'll know exactly what to do when the time arises.

 

[EllieBelle]

I have to admit "10 Sessions" seems rather a lot!

My local MW unit ran ours and there were 4 in total, only 4 of us attended them and all minus our hubands as they ran the courses in the middle of the afternoon

The 1st was for fathers, well my husband has 2 daughters from his previous marriage so we didnt attend that one.
The 2nd was about going into hospital, pain relief options etc......nothing I didnt know already to be honest.
The 3rd was about breastfeeding - this was definitely the most informative, and usefu.
The 4th was about getting your baby home, and again all pretty standard stuff!

As long as you do read some good books and have a chat with friends who have babies I think you can learn just as much to be honest. We didnt do any of that breathing malarky.......and panting

Dont feel you are letting your baby down.......the hospital should be more organised!!!! Im presuming because of your location that no-one runs private courses like the NCT do in the UK?

 

[Aida]

Thanks for your encouragement, you've told me all the things I wanted to hear

Yes Elliebelle I have the option of attending private classes in fact the only thing I'm interested in is actually breastfeeding ! I'm not interested in watching childbirth dvds and other stuff, after all those are all things you can watch on the internet and might even scare me to death ! So I might just book a specific one on bf I'm feeling better already