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I did not take any last time. I was afraid that really knowing what it was like would just scare the c___p out of me. When I went to the hospital they told me that when you haven't taken any cla__ses, they spend extra time with you telling you what to expect, etc. Turns out I had a c-section so it would have been pointless. Not sure if this helps at all.

Your advice helps a lot. Just like you, I am also afraid knowing what to expect.

We're finding them pretty useless. We've read all about it and are not learning anything new in the cla__s. I was hoping for some time to diaper and swaddle dolls and learn about b___st feeding, but it doesn't look like we will do that. One couple in the cla__s recommended going on the hospital tour. They learned what interventions are available at the hospital, where the nursery is, what qualifies as high risk (so you can't have a nice room) and stuff like that. So we're going to try that in two weeks.

I found the nurses to be pretty helpful with teaching diapering and helping with b___stfeeding. As far as diapering, you'll be a pro in like 48 hours after having the baby since you do it so much. I did take a b___stfeeding cla__s which was somewhat helpful, but most hospitals have a lactation consultant. As far as labor, denial worked for me, lol. You never know how it's going to go anyway.

We took cla__ses with our DD. Even though it has been six years since then I don't think we will do it for this one. I had read every book and website by the time I hit my third trimester last time and the cla__s did not really teach me anything new. It did however teach my husband a ton! He had not touched a book or pamphlet about labor and childbirth so it was all very enlightening to him. For the breathing and relaxation part I could not focus and we goofed off and giggled like a bunch of teenagers. I don't think our mother nature teacher appreciated it very much!

Thanks everyone for your advice. I did some research and found a one day 5 hour course that I am going to take. The course includes a segment on basic infant care and needs. I think it may be a good idea for my husband and I learn some basics since this is our first child.

I have heard both good and bad about these cla__ses. I think that- if this is your first- it couldn't hurt to take them. The way my hospital offers them, they are segmented into several different courses. I've signed me & my bf up for the "basic" course which covers labor/delivery and basics when you bring them home. Then I'm going to the one on b___st feeding on my own. They have a "dad only" cla__s, but they said that very few guys sign up for it so I didn't sign my bf up for it. I'm sure hes so thankful for that! I just feel like I need to try to get as familiar as I can, as it's my 1st. And watching "A Baby Story" sure is not helping matters any. That show is frightening! I cry every episode I watch.

Why is it that men feel they don't need these cla__ses???? It was very tough to convince my fiance' to take a cla__s with me.

Haha- I knew my dh would never go to a cla__s. Both of us weren't een sure we wanted him in the delivery room. At the last minute I had a c-section so I figured he could come in. One of my best buddies was in the delivery room w/ his wife and he just never looked at her the same after that. My dh is also very squeemish.

colleen, I suppose it's because they expect us to have it all under control. My bf has stayed pretty much out of any details. He comes to the "big" doc appointments- like the ultrasound, and he did come to the 1st appointment with me. All the registering, picking out things for the room, etc. he's fine with me taking care of. Actually, it's nice to not have to have any disagreements about any of it!!! Though I'm still trying to convince him that we need a cute white or pink boom box of sorts for her room. He thinks this is not necessary. I think it's completely necessary! Baby needs music! I don't want him coming to the b___st feeding cla__s, all I need is for him trying to direct me on how to do it. It would infuriate me I'm sure.

micsmms- You're absolutely right, that little girl will need music! There are so many cd's for babies out there and if you have screamer like I did, you'll buy every cd that claims to "Instantly Stop Crying" hahaha! My dh didn't want anything to do with nursing, but he sure did appreciate the additional "Boob Shots" as he called them. He was so jealous! You just have to tell your bf to b___t out- after all he already had his "input"

Good to know I am not the only one who thinks the baby needs music! I have already started making CD's just for the baby!

OMG, I just laughed so hard. "he's already had his input".... that is fabulous! I'm using that one from now on! ; ) Oh, and music... I noticed at Sam's club they have a great deal on baby einstien- cla__sical music collection cd's. Almost every night, I put my ipod earpods on my belly and play my Allison Krause playlist... her voice is so gentle that I'm sure the baby loves it.