Homebirth General Discussion #16

[Jennifer13]

Congrats, sepata! Looking forward to hearing all about it. Sounds like you're another water birth fan.

Arimeh, the term 'fashionably late' comes to mind. Nothing wrong with slow cooking!

[HotI]

all the cool kids have comfy uterii. (is that the plural of uterus?)

[Special]

all the cool kids have comfy uterii. (is that the plural of uterus?)

That's what I'd say. Which doesn't really help.

I've seen a couple of mentions of Birth Photographers. I have to say the thought occurred to me because I never got any photos in my other births, but I am worried about too many people there.
With my last birth (my homebirth) I actually got in the shower and was all alone. It wasn't a conscious decision, but boy was it nice.

[Arimeh]

Just what I need at 38 weeks pregnant - bloody gastro! Had a weird day yesterday, felt sick at my mums after breakfast (I had toast) so I went for a walk on her farm. Then we went to the IL's and I was getting hits to the bladder that would take my legs out from under me, my midwife figured it was from his shoulder because he's still oblique. So I had a sandwich for lunch and then felt like I was going to pass out. That went away and on the drive home I had BH's every 4-5 minutes with a squeezing feeling. So I didn't have anything but a cup of Milo for dinner - and now I'm up at 2am with a burning belly and the runs - gastro! Fabulous.

*sigh*

[HotI]

Arimeh, could it be labour starting? Hope the runs are short lived.

Special, i have seen some gorgeous birth photos and vids, but i also don't want too many people around when i birth. I would like photos, but i would also like to look gorgeous like the photos i have seen, and i don't think i really look that glamorous during pregnancy or birth. I have considered setting my own vid camera up, basically just for my own benefit to take a look later but with no intention for anybody else to ever see it.

it's a bit wierd but i actually think alot about what i am going to wear so that i can get at least one good photo. Also have to remind dh to actually take some!

[Jennifer13]

Eenee, I hope you get access to some of the support services you need very quickly.

[Cricket]

Eenee

Arimeh - how are you and your household? Stomachs settling down yet? Take it easy hon!

How is everyone else doing?

My kids went back to school today, and DH headed back to work. The first day of "back to normal" for me, and I think it will be just fine. Got to get some groceries, and run a few errands, but I'll try to do that this morning, and then catch a bit of a nap in the afternoon. Caleb is a very quiet baby, but he does like to eat a lot at night, so naps are becoming essential! Thankfully my two other small ones also nap in the afternoon, and my 4 year old DD who is home will be fine watching a movie or coloring beside me on the couch for a little while.

I was looking at thank you gifts for the midwives (I think I have to get 4 "thank yous" this time!) and there are some pretty interesting things on Etsy.... Would you like a hand embroidered picture of a vagina, for only $120?

[Cricket]

...hic...

[Special]

Cricket, I need to let your togetherness rub off on me. My youngest is 4 and I am stressing out.