Eenee I get breathlessness and dizzy spells from low blood pressure.
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Eenee I get breathlessness and dizzy spells from low blood pressure.
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Ooh, anyone got/read this book?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/31/ygaze8ur.jpg
I'm only halfway through the foreword and I love itThere's apparently a lot of HB stories in it, so I'm happy
I reckon it'll be good to "see" birth from the dad's perspective...
Last edited by TeniBear; July 31st, 2013 at 11:47 PM.
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Dads seem to get pushed to the side, it would be interesting to see it from their pov. Is it something S would read? What's his thoughts on home birth?
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He's all for it, as much as he can be without doing the research himself. But he trusts me and my decisions, and knows how important it all is for me to have a positive experience
I'd say a little under half the stories in the book were homebirths, I skimmed through to look at them
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will he watch a video? bobb, faceofbirth, there is a good partner one I have seen on line.
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I don't think he's particularly interested in specifics, he's happy to stand by me and trust I know what I'm on about
Anyway, woohoo, I'm 20w today!
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My H mainly had faith in HB because I did. He said he married me because he respects and trusts me and he knows I have researched it so he's happy with the conclusions I came up with. I think it's nice to have him trust you without needing to spend his time researching as well. We did watch BOBB and Orgasmic Birth together though and he was present for some appointments and helped write the birth preferences etc.
I keep meaning to mention magnesium! I took magphos tablets in late pregnancy for legs cramps. Knowing now how important magnesium is and how deficient we all pretty much are I take magnesium most days now anyway. I absolutely take a dose in early labour too. I'm currently taking a liquid cal-mag supplement and I love it. I take it before bed and it makes me sleepy. I took it before a chiro appointment and I was relaxed and spacey it was lovely
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My DP isn't really inclined to read birthy stuff either. Like TB, he trusted me and really felt good about our m/ws and the way they answered our qns. Ironically, the visit to the ob and everything he sees in passing (ie we watched a romcom the other day where the dr gave the mother an episiotomy against her consent, and it was supposed to be funny!) just underlines his belief that birth is best at home. I think most partners, once they've supported their child's birth at home, are strong advocates.
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Yep - that's where my DH is too. He trusts my decision making and supports me, though he hasn't done any reading on his own. He also is a big advocate of home birth now that we've done it a couple times. I think he's more opposed to going to the hospital than I am!
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OK as we have now moved into August I am officially freaking out about birthing. Someone say something reassuring!
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Vaginas can stretch.
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And then go back to their normal size.
Like Ina May says, men think they're the only ones that have something that gets big and then gets small again, without getting hurt.
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I think I know how you feel. Right there with you.Its going to be ok. We are going to push these babies out. There will be some challenging moments but we'll make it through, and we'll feel SO GOOD WHEN ITS DONE!!
And think about how amazing it will be to finally see and hold these tiny new people. Keep your mind focused on that.
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Well it has taken me a lot of courage to get to this place in my life but I think I want to start planning my very first HBAC. My last daughter was breech and my hospital refused a vaginal birth. This time I have become more knowledged and I plan on telling my midwife I would like to have a HBAC water birth. My 3rd daughter is due around Christmas. I could take/use all the advice and tips you ladies might have! Thanks so much <3
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You've got weeks to go yet.Maybe start freaking out in October...
Only kidding. I love the quotes provided! Maybe now is the time to get the checklist of what you need and start organising. Nothing like checking of a list to make you feel like you're doing something practical towards the birth and take your mind off the emotional. And don't forget the little things - camera, any things you found useful in labour before, nice printed out copy of your birth plan (if you need it), etc, etc.
The_Mrs - welcome and all the best for your HBing journey. You'll be only very shortly before me this time! As you know, DD2 was a very successful HBAC. My only tip is to line up your m/w now, because Xmas/NY is a heck of a time for everyone going on holidays!
Last edited by Jennifer13; August 2nd, 2013 at 10:37 AM.
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You've done this twice, and you'll do it again
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that's much nicer than mine.You've done this twice, and you'll do it again
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Will some quotes from people much more interesting than myself suffice?
“Learn to respect this sacred moment of birth, as fragile, as fleeting, as elusive as dawn.” ~ Frederick Leboyer
"There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don't ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it." Sheryl Feldman
“There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” ~ Laura Stavoe Harm
“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. “~Marie Curie
“The power and intensity of your contractions cannot be stronger than you, because it is you.” ~ Unknown
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