Antenatal Class

Posted on 2012/07/17 13:03:00 (July 2012).

[Wednesday 11th July 2012]
My flight landed at Heathrow some time around 2 or 3, and from there I headed back home to get at least a couple of hours sleep, as obviously I hadn't been able to sleep on the plane at all. I'd really made an effort this time, but as soon as my eyes started to close the plane would shudder slightly or somebody would walk past or there'd just be a noise and I'd be awake again. I just can't relax in that environment.

Chie got home from work just before 6, we had a quick dinner together, then headed out for our first antenatal class.

(Yes -i n case you didn't already know, we're having a baby! It's due in September).

I found the whole experience a bit intimidating, no doubt compounded by the fact I was jetlagged and sleep deprived. There seems to be a massive amount of facts they try and pack in, so many bits of advice on things you should or shouldn't do. I also found the directive that "you will become friends with the people in your class" a tad jarring, I think I'd probably like to make that decision myself.

Anyway, I was relieved when that was over so I could go home and have the first proper night's sleep I'd had since Friday.

While we may not know each other, John, I have been following your journal for a good few years and I'd like to congratulate Chie and your good self on the upcoming addition to your family! - Bryan

Posted by Bryan at 2012/07/18 14:16:28.

While we may not know each other, John, I have been following your journal for a good few years and I'd like to congratulate Chie and your good self on the upcoming addition to your family! - Bryan

Posted by Bryan at 2012/07/18 14:17:24.

Hi Bryan. Still living in Macedonia? (hoping I'm not mistaking you for another Bryan)

Posted by Sheri at 2012/07/21 15:25:53.

In the Greek part of Macedonia, yes, Sheri, although I make frequent visits to the Republic of Macedonia, where I have friends and am learning the language. Are you still in Vienne?

Posted by Bryan at 2012/07/21 19:48:43.

Thanks Bryan!

Posted by John at 2012/07/22 21:44:31.

Bryan: Yep, still in Vienne. It's a good size for a town (about 10,000 people). Lyon is not far (40km to the north) and the countryside at my doorstep. 2 hours from Avignon (and the heart of Provence), 3 from the Riviera, 2 from the main ski resorts in the Alps. A good compromise, I'd say.

Posted by Sheri at 2012/07/23 12:14:17.

Hi again Sheri - yes, sounds good! I spent a year split over four summers in the 1980s working near Annecy (Talloires), so I have an idea of the region. My wife and I would love to emigrate from doomed Greece to France (Brittany/Normandy), but sadly that's not an option. Heigh-ho! :-/

Posted by Bryan at 2012/07/26 12:26:18.

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