Homebirth General Discussion #4

[Liz]

Heya I haven't really been keeping up with this thread. But my time is approaching! I'm having acupuncture to help keep this bub in til June so I can have it at home I'm having a scan next week to have a squiz at my cervix.. Make sure there's no changes. It's looking like I might need some help to turn bub as well.. Sitting quite comfortably breech atm.

I'm reluctant to start preparing too much for the homebirth just in case I do go too early. Would be gutted to be all set up and not use it Don't have a lot to do really tho I spose. Need to get tap fittings and new piece of hose and some drop sheets. Need to dig up some old baby blankets and we already have a gazillion old towels and terry nappies. Other things I need to think about are snacks and drinks for myself and I want to get the kids some new craft stuff or colouring or something to keep them occupied if it goes on for a bit! Heh.

Kids are very excited tho. DS has assigned jobs.. he says dd's job is to look between bubs legs to see if it's a boy or a girl.. and he is going to help cut the cord DD just can't wait to hug the baby

[Bella29]

I think I know what you mean madB. I mean none of us really can guarantee what will happen in a birth. I think that is why how we are treated makes such a difference. I know many women who whilst dissapointed after a birth didn't suffer the agonies you and I did after our first borns, just because they had the support and respect they needed. Anyway I am gonna start really planning this birth soon. My biggest decision is going to be who to have as my main birth partner.....

[Eenee]

I can hardly breath from reading this...i have struggled for months since Mollys birth to express how i felt......crying too hard to reply sorry bbl

Oh Hun you know you can call me any time! Not sure how much help I'll be but I'll listen. And yeah I'm am still pregnant in my avvy oops how do I get a new one? I could just save it for next time.

Bella: hope you can find someone to be your main birth partner that can be your strength and that can fight for what you want when your not able to.

Liz: how exciting!!

(replying on my iPod and it's so hard!!!)

[~Stoked~]

Hello ladies! Welcome to the newbies!

I just read through my birth notes from DS. Oh my goodness, I got so emotional! Home birth is such an amazing, wonderful experience and I've just reminded myself of that! I'm really starting to look forward to the birth of this baby now. My only sadness is that I'm unable to have the same midwife again. My new midwife is great, and we get along like a house on fire, but I'm just sad it's not going to be the same.
I'm on fortnightly appointments now which really makes it feel like it's actually going to happen.. And SOON! I keep having mini panic attacks, wondering how I'll cope with 2 under 2!

Hope you are all well! I'm sorry for no persies but I'm on my phone and my memory is stuffed!

x

[Cassius2]

oh gosh stoked....time is certainly flying for you now!! i'm a bit like you, i love reading my HB notes: it gives me the warm fuzzies!

Liz: i am excited for your kids too! what a cool experience for them. DD1 loved it and loves watching the montage over and over lol!