I did my first prenatal yoga class yesterday...not too shabby! Is it bad to say that the last 20 minutes of just breathing and relaxation exercises were by far my favorite? It was the first time I felt like I had truly meditated ever...amazing. The stretches helped some, but after sleeping in bed last night, I feel just as bad as any other day. I'm thinking that's because I need to keep doing yoga. And I think I will!
The instructor was nice enough, but she was subbing, so I'm thinking maybe I'll like the regular instructor more. I guess I had really high expectations and felt a bit disappointed. I thought I'd come out feeling excellent and all stretched and worked out and I just didn't quite feel that way. I'm not sure if this is because I didn't do some of the stretches fully and properly. This correction really should come from the instructor though, right? I don't know...
Like I said, I think the relaxation time at the end was the best...you get in a comfortable, semi reclined position with your legs butterflied out and held with support of a band and supports under your knees and just work on breathing...amazing. In all honesty, I think I'll keep doing the class just for that 20 minutes in lieu of doing a birthing class. Lol!
Speaking of birthing classes...we have decided not to do one. We're basically being told that the chances of a natural birth with twins is about 25%! That's nothing! And the birthing classes in the area aren't convenient for hubby's schedule or for the cost. You'd think that birthing classes would be free if they really wanted you to take them...especially as they are put on (at least in part) by the hospital we use. But I'm sorry, $125 is a little much!! Just saying! I'll use a video from the center's library and do it on my own time. They do offer an online option, but again, is that 25% chance a good reason to spend $125? Yet again...I had always pictured doing these great things...birthing classes where my husband and I bond while we learn about how our baby will be born. Though I do admit that a good 50% of the reason we're not doing the class is because of hubby's schedule. Gotta love it.
Doctor's appointment today! Routine visit, but I fully intend to ask about my constant heartburn (no matter what I eat)...why my diabetic counselor never calls back...and I want to hear their heart beats! :)
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