Did anyone skip their NCT class reunion?

[Vesta]

I've got my NCT class reunion coming up and don't really fancy going. DH was going out 4 times a week while I was pregnant (to be fair, I went out with him for 2 of those a week) and didn't want to cancel anything. Because of this the NCT class we attended wasn't a local one. It was just the only one that fit in with our schedule. I don't drive so don't really see the point in befriending any of the women at the group as I won't be able to see them. They've arranged a couple of things which I've not gone to as it's just too far away.

Attending the reunion just seems a bit pointless. And in all honesty I just can't be bothered. What do you ladies think? Did any of you go to the classes and skip the reunion?

 

[Vesta]

*Cheeky Bump*

 

[firefly15]

I went to my reunion and see them once a week at least. BUT that's because it's all reasonably local and we get on well! If you're comfortable with not staying in touch and the travel is too difficult then I think it's fine not to go - maybe just drop them an email or something to say that you're sorry you can't make it?

 

[XJessicaX]

I did.

 

[Mummy2B21]

What's nct classes?

 

[XJessicaX]

The NCT is like the gucci of NHS baby and parenting courses lol! I dont know what it stands for actually.

 

[Mummy2B21]

I have never heard of this, how did you get in the classes?

 

[XJessicaX]

Just go on the NCT website. The classes are expensive though. I kinda wished I hadnt bothered but I do think its down to who you get in your class. Some of my friends loved their group and made friends for life.

 

[LannieDuck]

I thought that the reunion was one of the nicest parts of the course. We'd gotten to know the other couples quite well and all been through the birth experience, and it was lovely to see everyone come out the other end with their babies!

But then we did have a nice local group, and we all meet up regularly.

 

[supertabby]

It's nothing to do with NHS. It's run by a charity called The National Childbirth Trust, the courses are better than NHS imo as they are longer (either one evening per week for 8 weeks or a whole weekend) and the groups are smaller so its easier to make friends. Our NCT course had 8 couples whereas our NHS one had 30 couples and only two classes with no coffee break so was impossible to make friends. Depending on your teacher its possible you'll find the course quite biased towards home births and cloth nappies etc (not that these are bad options of course!) but our teacher was very good at discussing everything without bias. But for me and most of my friends from the course, the big benefit was making friends.

I did go on our reunion although we'd been meeting weekly since we started maternity leave and the daddies had even had a boys night out, so it was more us reuniting with teacher lol. If you don't see yourself keeping in touch at all then don't bother going, if you think you might make it once in a while then maybe try to get there. Don't feel like you SHOULD go though if you're not interested.

 

[KLS]

We are skipping ours. We were really disappointed in the classes, the tutor was a bit of a hippy and we learnt very little and spent most of the time making collages and messing about with shells?!!! There were only 3 couples on the course which didnt help matters. I had a disappointing birth/delivery and don't really want her judging me or to listen to the others' "amazing" birth stories- sorry if that sounds a bit bitter (and jealous) but it's the truth!
I can see why you wouldn't want to go to yours if it's not possible to stay in touch with the other mums.

Kx

 

[Mummy2B21]

So is it like parenting classes? I met an amazing group of mummies at my antenatal classes we meet up for coffee about twice a month.

 

[mummyruston]

So is it like parenting classes? I met an amazing group of mummies at my antenatal classes we meet up for coffee about twice a month.

Yes parenting classes you pay for privately with a maximum of 8 couples...

 

[supertabby]

So is it like parenting classes? I met an amazing group of mummies at my antenatal classes we meet up for coffee about twice a month.

Yes, antenatal classes with an aspect of parenting methods and basics like nappy changes and bathing etc. Mostly about preparing for birth though.

 

[Vesta]

Thanks ladies! I feel less guilty about skipping it now. I just need to meet some local mums now.