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School is driving me nuts. This summer session has such a heavier workload than the last one. Too many projects, too many tests, too many reports and summaries. I’m burning out already, I can feel it. I swear, after this summer session is over, I’m going to celebrate by completing #48 on my list of things to do. Or at least attempt to complete it. You know which commercial makes me cringe? The latest Sunsilk shampoo ad that shows the two women trying to show each other up by tossing their hair around like a bunch of helicopters. Every time I hear that little cracking noise… I can’t help but cringe.
We had an interesting class discussion today in my two o’clock class. We discussed child birth. I think I was able to get out of the classroom with my sanity intact, but I’m not so keen on having a baby anytime soon now. I knew more or less what the birth process entailed, but this was just on an entirely new level. All the information my book presented in one chapter was enough to really make me think twice about having a child. I honestly thought it was much more simpler, but it’s a very complex situation people. There are so many things that can go wrong during a pregnancy. I knew about congenital anomalies, teratogens and getting proper nutrition and exercise, but I never stopped to really think about the actual birth. There were several women in my class who already had children and were more than willing to share their painful and traumatic experiences. Like one of the women there said that the doctor had to stitch her up because the baby tore her up like crazy. Then we had the big discussion on having a caesarian or a natural delivery. I’d always thought I’d have my baby naturally, unless the situation called for an emergency caesarian. Most of the women said that having a natural delivery was hell, and they’d much rather have a caesarian. I’m not so keen on being cut open, you know? :no: Then there was also the question of getting the pain medication during the delivery or going without it. Rob and I had actually discussed this, and he insisted on having the baby without the help of any kind of drugs. I was hesitant to agree because I’m such a crybaby for any kind of pain, but I know it’s best for the baby to have the delivery without drugs. When they asked me what I’d choose, I told them the truth. My boyfriend and I have agreed on forgoing the drugs, but I might change my mind once I’m having the baby. Oh, we also touched on the subject of breastfeeding. I never knew that it was a painful experience. I’m not going to go into detail, but when I heard it could get bloody, I almost had a heart attack. I really have to give this whole “having a baby” thing some more thought. It definitely sounds more painful and horrifying than I thought it would be. As much as I wanted to barf a little during our discussion, I felt even more sorry for the only pregnant girl in our class. She looked positively green by the time our discussion was over. Maybe not as much as the guys, though. The looks on their faces when we talked about the placenta expulsion was absolutely priceless.
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It drives me nuts, and I rub my neck each time I see it because I can almost feel it. Damn you Sunsilk!! Any commercials that you find annoying or painful to watch?
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I’m not so sure I want to breastfeed now, even though I know there are so many good benefits from it (like losing that baby weight faster). 