Phy: I would have a chat with both of your IMs and go from there. Sometimes the answer is in the question: ie. asking them who they would prefer to be primary midwife in your particular case and why. This is what I love about planning a HB, you get to ask those questions and get real answers and have the choice! Considering that your journey with your first IM was so positive I would ask the question to her first. you trust her judgement already and she probably will say that she still wants to be your primary, just that on the off chance that you do labour faster than she can get there, at least there is the option of the IM that lives closer at least being at hand until she arrives. My guess is that she just doesnt want you to feel that you are at risk of birthing alone and feeling lost. I know that it was one of the biggest considerations with my IMs as i have laboured rather quickly with my last two babies and they both live roughly an hour away.
Meow: Can I just say that i am so so glad that you changed IMs! Gosh, imagine going through this [not!] stress of platelets and worries about a hospital birth with the other lady. Phew! For all the hardships this pg journey has thrown you, there is that nugget of gold to hold onto
Jen: ouchies! Feed, feed, feed girl! it is no fun at all
hope you feel better soon!
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