encouraging class

We had our first childbirth class last night. I was sort of dreading going for multiple reasons but I'm now glad we're doing them. The class was full, about twelve couples. The teacher is very upbeat and energetic. While a lot of the info is a repeat for us from our classes with our doula and just general knowledge from nursing school I still found it helpful. Sort of reaffirming what we already know. I also found it to be very encouraging. The class is taught with the philosophy that the woman's body is made to give birth, that while it is painful it is pain with purpose. I totally buy into that last part.
Justin and I had a good talk on the way home about life after the baby is born, what we expect, what we anticipate our needs will be from each other. It was one of the first real good conversations we've had so that was also encouraging. We also talked about work and jobs and what the future might hold in that dept. He is considering selling the studio in the next few years. I encouraged him to do whatever makes him happy. Something to pray about for sure.