Homebirth General Discussion #11

[Jennifer13]

just got to organise the kids. hopefully ds will be happy and healthy and can come with me, and dh or my mum can look after dd. i should be good just to come up for the day. would love to catch up if you make it Jen.

i think nsw school hols start 21st sept

Hot1 have you seen the forum that's on the day before (2-7pm) on Childbirth and the Law? If you're interested in coming to that as well, I'm keen to give it a try. Will be taking DD2 with me. If you like, you're welcome to come and stay with me and that way we can go together. There's a website for the forum and I would love to hear some of the speakers. Some I already know and/or have heard, but I can't ever get too much of them.

Went to a birthday party for an old BBer's DD on the weekend and she introduced me to another of her HBing friends. I know, I know, I always run into HBers. She had a HBAC and another HBAC2. Love being able to get into the nitty gritty of our birth stories!

Beatrix, that sounds like it went well. Give your DP time. Mine was happy to support me, but not convinced until much further down the track. Now you can't shut him up about HB!

Cassius, you look gorgeous in your last birth photos, so I can't believe you'll be too fat. But totally understand not making the trip. Although that could be a very fun weekend, if it was both you and Hot1!

[HotI]

Hot1 have you seen the forum that's on the day before (2-7pm) on Childbirth and the Law? If you're interested in coming to that as well, I'm keen to give it a try. Will be taking DD2 with me. If you like, you're welcome to come and stay with me and that way we can go together. There's a website for the forum and I would love to hear some of the speakers. Some I already know and/or have heard, but I can't ever get too much of them.

It is so tempting to come up for both, but i don't know if DS will cope with both days. Definitely coming up for the Saturday one now, and will have DS with me. My student midwife is one of the speakers.

[Ilithyia]

Hi all!!

I'm still here. Pottering along.

Welcome Ruby

I'm still having the birth location issue but have decided not to put too much energy into it. I've been messaging the Midwife back and forwards and she has suggested she may be open to only have her there and not the second midwife however nothing will be set in stone until we've had the chance to meet etc.

Pregnancy is cruising along nicely. I can't believe I'm 20 weeks already!! It seems to be flying. Soon enough and I'll get to finally hold my babe in my arms.

Has anyone attempted to make a wrap? I've been thinking about trying to make my own Mei tei(??). They look simple enough.

Hope you're all well!
xx

[Cassius2]

Sara: thought about it, then reminded myself of my genetic heritage of non-sewing type women and decided to give up the dream i am seriously naff at all things like that. I *think* that there is a thread on BB somewhere where ppl have shared their creations??? (that's where i got all inspired lol).

i also cannot believe that you are 20 weeks! wahoo! And i have just read your sig...another wee boy? Congrats xx

[Artechim]

Sara, I made a mei-tai style sling. It cost me $17 for the material from spotlight and has lasted me two kids. DD1 lived in that thing for months! It is pretty basic - just a square with ties coming off the top and the sides. I got really fancy and put padding in the part that went over my shoulders and a clip instead of a tie around the waist. Even DH used it a fair bit

[Ilithyia]

Hahaha Cassius I think we must have a similar make up. I can't sew a straight line!! But my Nan does a lot of crocheting etc so I believe its in me somewhere

I know 20 weeks!! I have to remind myself sometimes that I'm getting further. For some reason my mind is stuck on 18 weeks.

Yes we're growing a little man Still trying to come to terms with that. I'm really happy about it but I also have mixed emotions. I honestly didn't think we'd be blessed with another boy after Reid and had myself convinced the babe was a girl. The whole experience/pregnancy is still quite surreal to me. I don't think the reality of it all will really hit until we're approaching labour/birth day.

Sounds awesome Artechim. They must retail for a $100 or so yeah?? So you'd be saving a lot of dollars to make your own.

I'm sure there would be something on Youtube too.

I think I might give it a go.

Did you use it from birth? The ones I have seen look a little "exposed" to be wearing a newborn in. It will be summer when this little one comes along so it won't hurt I guess.

[Cassius2]

Sara: maybe you could call on the crocheting genes and do one that way i swear that i would be happy to even know how to wield a needle and thread...you shoulda seen me hack the dodgy line across the tubi grip the other day
I can only imagine that being told you are baking another wee man must of been pretty full on; although I would hesitate to think that if it were another girl that it wouldnt necessarily of been easier...maybe a different kind of grief? I have no practical idea, but i guess the news either would require some deep soul searching and most importantly, time...

Arte: $17?!! now i am totally fuming that i cannae sew hahahaha!