Chapter 135: The Birth Plan

Jason and I sat in the cozy living room, surrounded by a stack of baby books, pamphlets, and notebooks. The birth plan was spread out on the coffee table, a tangible reminder of the impending arrival of our little one. We had decided to take childbirth classes to better prepare ourselves, and tonight was our first class. "Are you ready for this?" Jason asked, his voice a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I smiled, reaching out to squeeze his hand. "As ready as I'll ever be. I'm just glad we're doing this together." The class was held at a local community center, a warm and welcoming space filled with expectant couples. We found our seats and introduced ourselves to the instructor, a kind and knowledgeable midwife named Carol. She welcomed us all warmly, and I could see the relief in the faces of the other parents-to-be. "Welcome, everyone," Carol began, her voice soothing and reassuring. "You're all here to prepare for one of the most important moments of your lives. We'll cov