New age lamaze

My good friend Sachia is pregnant with her first baby. In preps. for her new arrival (coming in 4 weeks) she signed up for a lamaze type, relaxation class. She had planned this class months in advance and at the last minute her husband had to go out of town for work. So, she called me. The thought of her doing the class alone, or not at all, was not an option. She asked me if I would be willing to go to the class with her. I thought, why not, I could always use a good review, she needs to go and I don't want her to have to go alone. So off to the class we went with our water, snacks, and pillows. What we didn't realize was that this was a class specifically designed for coaching. Everyone had someone with them....a "coach." Everyone elses "coaches" were husbands. This is the part where my giggles started and annoyingly continued for the next three hours.

We walked into the room and this was the position our demo baby was in. What kind of class?

This was our competition. I think all eyes were on us for the first half hour. Two pregnant girls? Are they together? Friends? Lovers? The giggles wouldn't stop!

The "moms" practiced different relaxation positions to help ease their pain through labor, while the "coaches" (me) massaged and practiced helping them through their contractions. So, basically I ended up massaging her the whole night. Good thing I'm a massage therapist or it could've been real embarrassing for both of us. Plus, she really needed it. I have to say my favorite position of the night was when we were supposed to hug with her leaning into me and relaxing. Both of our bellies were touching, we both just busted up laughing. Yeah right! I still can't talk about it without cracking up. We stole the show!

Sachia, I know you hate pictures of yourself right now but nothing looks worse then me in this picture! I look trashed. (I was) You're welcome for making you look so good :)



Coach and Mom





















I had to get video during our break of Sachia explaining the class. Only for a friend I love!