How Maya floated into this world - warning, this is long!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

wow that brought a happy tear to my eye. thanx for sharing

[beckstar]

what a fabulous story. bought so many good memories of my own labours back as well as tears to my eyes!

[mustangsachy]

SS thanks so much for sharing - i shed many tears reading your story. you ARE superwoman girl for achieving that for a first timer. it gives other first timers like me hope.

i can only hope to achieve half of what you did.

congrats and all the best for the future x

[Danni]

what a beautiful story!!!!

It saddens me though as I wont be able to have a waterbirth, nor will I even be allowed to labour in water

[sunshine_sieben]

Mabello, I'm sorry to hear that a waterbirth is out of your reach. Why is that? A friend of mine just had a baby girl and she actually spent a part of her early labour at the local indoor pool. This might be something to consider. Or in the shower? The warm water on your body might help...

Saša

[Danni]

Yes I will definitely be in the shower. Hopefully on a fit ball.

The hospital I am attending don't have baths at all, and certainly don't allow pools

[sunshine_sieben]

Well, my tip would be: stay at home as long as possible where you can be in your bathtub if you so wish...
I really think more main stream hospitals should have the option to birth in water. It is so effective (not for all), it must be cheaper than epidurals and anaesthetists (although, this might be the exact reason they don't offer this option), it is safe, outcomes have been proven to be great.
Saša

[feeb]

what an amazing story it made me cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck with your 2nd

[sunshine_sieben]

Thanks, feeb. I am booked into the birth centre again and have been assigned to the same Midwife, which I am absolutely thrilled about. I think she really enjoyed seeing Maya again at our first visit in December. With my second, I am even more impressed with the birth centre service as the home visits are just really really handy when you have a toddler to look after.

Saša

[KimmyF]

What a beautiful birth story, thanks for sharing it sounds like it was a beautiful time for you and your family.
All the best

[Mummatotwo!]

Hey babe,

I have read this before, but i keep coming back to read!!!!! What a beautiful story.
I cant wait to meet your new bundle. You did so very well birthing Maya. What a goddess!

Much love.

[sunshine_sieben]

Thanks hun! I hope I'll be as lucky this time around.

[Muffy]

that was an amazing story. honestly im a little teary... reading your story makes me want to go through labour again. it hurts like hell but it is so amazing and empowering at the same time IYKWIM.

[sunshine_sieben]

Thanks, Laura. Yes, I do know exactly what you mean. I am actually really looking forward to going on this amazing ride again in about 14 weeks... Wow, it's gonna be here before i know it...
Sasa