This was a great experience, and we believe the Bradley class helped prepare us mentally for the occasion. It may seem that I am bragging, but I cannot hide the way Jen handled her entire pregnancy and delivery. I could not ever imagine delivering a baby but Jen made it looks easy! I am so proud of her and it just goes to show that with education, a positive mindset, and some good old fashioned mental toughness it CAN be done, AND be a pleasure! Once again thanks!
--Adam Archuletta
Wren LoGreco
And then, Wren was born! I have NEVER ever felt such ecstasy in all my life. Dr. Murray turned her little bottom to me and asked “What do you have?” I yelled “A girl!” I couldn’t believe it! They laid her on my chest and she was absolutely perfect. She came out SO clean…she was bright pink and had no blood or goo on her at all! That all went out the window in a minute when she pooped everywhere! All over me but I didn’t even care. I went from feeling some of the most intense pain of my life to feeling absolutely the best I have ever felt. Way better than any drug could ever be. I was high, high as a kite. I kept saying “I can’t believe it” over and over again. I couldn’t believe that she was here, that she was so absolutely perfect, that I actually did it.” Angela told me later that I said, “I am in love with the whole world!” And I was…
--Julie and Shane LoGreco
One year update from Julie: BTW....you should tell your students that I still count my birth experience as THE greatest achievement of my life and THE greatest experience of my life as well. Not to sound too corny but it is SO true.
First off, guys/coaches, you have no idea how important your jobs are so take it very seriously (though I am sure you are). You will absolutely get tested by your lovely wives and they will tell you that they can not "do this" or that you are not listening to them, etc. But remember - it is part of the process and not necessarily what they really want. If you are in a place where they are telling you that they can not do this, then you know you are seeing that part of the process as opposed to them really wanting to give in. It is very surreal, but you will recognize the difference. It was the only time I hesitated during the process. Thank God I had a great team there helping me as they supported me when I told Aletha that we were just going to get through this one contraction. Another thing to remember if you can, is to stay hydrated and energized. During stage one I ate trail mix and drank a lot of water and some coffee (but that is because I had been up all night) and I do think it helped when that exhaustion stage hits you just like it hits your wife at the end - when you need that energy to help her push. Finally, you will not get any better reward for all your hard work than when you get to see your new child and it is just you and your new family together. It is worth everything you just went through!
-- Lincoln Foster
Thanks so much for the education that gave us ample stratagies to cope with the labor, and ample knowledge to face each moment with confidence. We think of you often and the impact you have had on our lives.
Thank you for helping us bring our little man into this world!
A year ago...
....to this!
--Luke, April and Zealand
We were very glad we took the Bradley classes, and felt they really prepared us for this amazing experience. As you can see by the pictures, Baby Kerrington is the most beautiful baby ever born. She has really taken to breast feeding and both Jess and her are very healthy and happy.
This was a great experience, and we believe the Bradley class helped prepare us mentally for the occasion. It may seem that I am bragging, but I cannot hide the way Jen handled her entire pregnancy and delivery. I could not ever imagine delivering a baby but Jen made it looks easy! I am so proud of her and it just goes to show that with education, a positive mindset, and some good old fashioned mental toughness it CAN be done, AND be a pleasure! Once again thanks!
