Was too tired last night to post about nct..sorry! No candles or patchwork at ours just 1 very normal, friendly lady who even joked that she was sorry to disappoint but there would be no whale noises!
No talking about feelings! Did an ice breaker that involved talking to everyone about non baby related things which was nice- made into a competition so dh, who normally doesn't talk to strangers suddenly was and won! Then we talked in groups about what we hoped to learn/wanted to know from the sessions which will set the agenda for each week. She added some ideas but all very relaxed and helpful.
Talked a bit about food/drink- so reassuring to hear her say will get you the official list at the moment but be realistic- glass of wine won't hurt, if you get salmonella you are just unlucky whatever precautions you take etc. Also was clearly very open to pain relief options, talked a lot about c section, home births. Breast feeding was obviously presumed but she definitely isn't going to push it- more a it's worth it if your willing to try which is same as my mw.
We then did a quiz which got us talking and showing ignorance- everything from weight/length baby, illnesses and what to look out for, babys senses at birth etc learnt a fair bit. She then showed photos of new born from 3-15min old learning to stick out its tongue, taught by Dad! My dh decided he will def be doing that- oh and apparently new borns like sky sports news don't need to tell dh that!
So very little feelings talk, some good practical advice, nice people- as plate said no one I immediately thought friends for life but no one couldn't cope with!
mummy I would have been so frustrated by not knowing what was going on. Glad the bleeding stopped hope your able to rest today.
mixi very cute smiley scan photo!