Homebirth General Discussion #10

[Tegam]

Wow that is just horrid I'm sorry you had to face that. At least it's got to make the cost of Hb feel worth it!
So is the baby never with the mum in the room?

[Jennifer13]

I hope you get through this pg with a h&h babe at the end too, Sara, boy or girl. (And a beautiful home birth as well!).

We swayed for a boy, because DP really wanted a boy. Now I get to be with DD1 as she's growing up, I can understand why he'd want a boy. There's things she and I (and DD2 as well, when she's older) get to share that he doesn't 'get'. And because he hasn't seen it from having a boy, he doesn't know what he'd miss out on if he didn't have a girl. ITMS. Part of me wonders what having a son would be like, but I don't really dwell on it, so I can't say I'd be disappointed not to have one.

Frankly, I'd be happy to have half a dozen and chances are eventually I'd get both genders. (Although we do have a friend's sister who had six girls in a row... number seven was a boy - and no, they didn't 'keep trying for a boy'! They just wanted a big family). Since DP doesn't want half a dozen, he's going to have to love what he's got.

And my girls are two of those odd children who sleep, so maybe I shouldn't mess with that!

[HotI]

i have one of each, but haven't really found a difference (related to sex) yet. DH has 4 sisters and i have 3 brothers (and 1 sister) and neither of us are particularly gender specific in thought or action so it will be interesting to see what happens as DD and DS develop.

[Ilithyia]

Well you're all gonna roll you're eyes as me but I've decided not to book into MGP.

Today I've woken up more positive about a healthy pregnancy and after discussion with DP, we've decided to just plan for the HB.

I've just emailed Tricia Stuart again to ask if she is available. Due to our financial position, I've asked her if she can provide reduced antenatal care/birth support only. I finish my Degree this year so I'm pretty confident I can do all my own antenatal care with the occasional visit from her. Plus I have a few Midwife friends who I'm sure could do the occasional antenatal check.

So with that said, a birth at home is back on the cards (at this point). Fingers crossed for a uneventful pregnancy!

[Ilithyia]

Ok so I got a speedy reply from Tricia lastnight.

Good news and bad news.

She's moving to Cunnamulla to work as the Community Midwife but would be willing to fly back for the birth if she's able.

Do you think i'd have to pay for her flights?

Do you think I should suss out other Midwives?

It kinda suits me really due to the financial situation but its gonna make the "with woman" part of the journey a little hard.

Thoughts??