Sibling & Delivery

John and I are preparing ourselves for the fact that Peaches may have to come to the hospital with us and be there for L&D (Labor & Delivery). She may end up spending the entire time there with us. Just in case, the hospital made her take a Sibling & Delivery class to prepare her for what she may see...........so last night she spend almost 2 hours with a doula. The doula showed Peaches an L&D room, a post pardum room, the nursery, let her play with the bed and look at all the cool stuff inside the cabinets and drawers. Peaches got to wear a mask, mesh hat and gloves and eat ice chips just like mommies do when they are in labor. The doula also showed her (via an illustrated book) what happens during labor (step by step). It was very graphic but she didn't freak out. They got to practice having contractions and pretending their hands were the cervix (very funny to see that). Peaches hasn't asked any questions yet but I am sure they are coming. We had a good time in class and we are glad the hospital required her to take it.