Homebirth General Discussion #4

[Cassius2]

big hugs Marc that must of been scary at times xx

I guess this is where we are gently reminded that our children have their own birth journies to make, it is our role in these moments to go with that...and TBH i reckon the fact that it was a planned HB and that you had all the love and support at home (and then when you were transferred...i am sure that love and support followed you ) is of enormous and immeasurable help during those moments where things sometimes dont go as planned

[*Infinity*]

I guess this is where we are gently reminded that our children have their own birth journies to make, it is our role in these moments to go with that...

So so true Cassius, and a huge part of my journey this year after DD was born has been working through exactly that.

Big hugs Marcellus, I think you're amazing.

[Tegam]

AH marcellus. Sorry to hear that you had to transfer. But, wow for getting to have the excitement of going into labour naturally and your daughter picking her own birthday. I remember after i had my HB with DS thinking wow that was nice but i really had planned more a home labour as well as birth and i was sort of sorry that it had all happened so quickly that i couldnt experience that warm, loving birth environment IYKWIM?

I am so very proud of you all and the strength you showed in the weeks leading up to M's birth! You really are a great advocate for yourself and your children!

2.6l of blood....scary! And leading with her ear....maybe she will be musical??

[meow]

How are you going Marcellus? I replied in your other thread but I wanted to reply in here too and check you're okay. I hope the missed homebirth is not causing you upset. Ear first? Seriously, what was she thinking And your blood loss was heaps- Ihope you'rerecovering okay. You had the only kind of hospital birth I would want- one that involves a transfer from HB At least you know you actually needed to be there.

[Tegam]

At least you know you actually needed to be there.

[Cassius2]

yeah i was thinking about that blood loss...a naturopath is in order i reckon to boost those levels back up there...i hope that it hasnt knocked you too bad babe

thinking of you

[onthefly]

Hi guys.
We're doing well. Thanks so much for all your kinds words We're feeling ok about the whole thing right now, but I think it will be a while before I can proplery process everything. It was kind of huge.
I knew it before but now I truly *know* just how important it is to feel really supported and loved when in labour.

Tegam, you make me laugh!

[Tegam]

Tegam, you make me laugh!

YAY! Ill try to keep it up over the next few weeks for you

[meow]

Yay for our newest arrival!!! Tegam's Molly is earthside!

I bought a bunch of herbal baths and teas from Blissful Herbs and LOVED them... but didn't end up using the after birth tea. It's still unopened if anyone wants me to post it to them?

AFTER BIRTH BLISS herbal tea
- to support expulsion of the placenta & strengthen the endometrium. Contains a haemostatic to prevent excess bleeding, plus nourishing herbs to boost the new mother's iron and other nutrients.

[onthefly]

Yay Tegam! Love the name

[meow]

We're feeling ok about the whole thing right now, but I think it will be a while before I can proplery process everything. It was kind of huge.

I didnt reply to this! The trouble with feeding at the keyboard... I read and then get called away before replying sometimes. I can imagine it will take a while to process everything- we're here if you need to talk it out anytime. But I'm so glad you're feeling ok and loved & supported

PZ- It's yours! Will PM for your address. Don't worry about money- I'm happy to see it go to another HBer

[Arimeh]

Just a quick one - congrats Tegam!!!

Marc -