Homebirth General Discussion #10

[HotI]

My midwife was at a birth and they were moving a candle to get a bit more light and it went too close to the birthpool and put a hole in it. Luckily it was a double wall one and they were able to fix it enough with gaffa tape to hold while the baby was born. I reckon every midwife must have a birthpool story

[Cricket]

Woohooo for contractions and show, Em! That baby is on it's way. Can't wait to see your BA!

Thankfully our own bathtub is big enough to birth in, so we didn't have any birthpool drama. Worked really well - it's a corner tub with jets.

Wow Kelly - can't believe you're getting so close to the end too. Seems to go so fast for those of us not actually carrying the baby....

[e_p]

Thanks Em and PZ for your comments

I had the same pool as HotI and it was perfect for me but I think it might have been a bit squishy if DH hopped in as well? I liked being able to move around and change positions each contraction.

Em, you've been in my thoughts all day - hope those contractions and the show have progressed and you're snuggled up in bed with your new baby!

Kelly & Cassius - I'd love to have our placenta encapsulated next time. I'll have to get details off you Kelly when it comes to that time!

[Eenee]

No baby yet! Contractions 20-30mins overnightand have been 5-20mins since this morning so not really that regular.

[HotI]

Every contraction is one contraction closer to meeting your little one- and you never have to have that one again! Rest up when you can. xx

[meow]

Sending you beautiful birthing blessings em! This little bubba is a smart cookie and is making a glorious smooth, slow entry to the world. I hope things get to the business end for you soon xx