Yay for getting the pool already PZ! I'll get mine at 37 weeks We've got to go out and get tap fittings and a new piece of hose, and some drop sheets too. I might even need buckets actually.. on the list of supplies it says to have two buckets. I've only got ginormous nappy buckets, and filthy gardening buckets hehe.
As for using the bath... no way would I use the bath. I don't like baths anyway cos they're so hard. I really don't understand how people relax in a bath LOL. I think the birth pool will be comfy cos it's all padded, even the bottom of it, and I'll be able to drape myself over the side of it, there'd be no room to move in our bathroom bath.
Midwife came this morning. We are on a mission to turn this baby now. Start acupuncture and moxibustion tomorrow (I'm assuming he'll be doing the moxibustion!) and we'll be giving bub some stern talking to and will try the flashlight trick too. I'm on weekly visits now instead of from 37 weeks, because of my history of going early, and also to check that bub has turned next week! yay it's getting exciting!
PZ - that's really cool. You must be so excited. You can fill it and have a bath now (for practice, obviously ). Are you taking RLT? It helps with contractions and apparently can reduce the chance of a PPH.
Just remembered, 1 week to go until you're hitched!
meow: I'm also not going to read the link but thanks for posting. I'm generally trying to avoid sad stories for my sanity.
If anyone who hasn't read my birth story wants to, there's a link in my siggy. If you can, ignore the sad bits. Obviously ignore if you're near to birth. It really was a fabulous birth up to the end. It's one reason I get all huffy about breech = c/s. I know vaginal breech can be done safely. It didn't seem that hard to me, once we got the inexperienced dr's out of the room.
Yep loving the RLT...I drink it lots, but I need to get some tablets too, and some EPO too. I cant wait to set the pool up, I wish we had a better hot water service, it's tiny We'll be having lots of pots on the stove and hire some coffee urns to help keep it warm.
Liz our middie came today too Measuring on dates, nice and boring over here. Isla is still head down but midwife said she was kind of half posterior at this stage. I'm not worried at all, I have a while to go
Pz: how exciting re the pool, not long now! oh a purple pool cool mine was blue.
Tash: I've read your birth story- you are an amazing woman!
Liz: I hope your little one decides to turn but if not Tash is proof you can have a breach birth. But of course it would be better if bub just goes head down for you. I know someone who's breach baby turned during labour!!
Birth pool was definitely worth it even though I didn't end up birthing in there. The padded floor was great. When the suggestion was made that I had to get out I really didn't want to cos I was comfy but DD wasn't coming out in there.
Hi all!
I hope it is OK if I drop in here? I am not pregnant atm, but I have had 2 glorious homebirths - one in 2006, one in 2009. And I hope to have another one next year.
I birthed 'on land' both times, but am interested in waterbirth next time - or, at least, water-labour. A purple birthing pool would be awesome!
Hi meow! I read your link - oh did I cry...but I also felt uplifted. She is an amazing woman and mother.
PZ - not long to go now! I am excited for you.
Tash- I have read your birth story. You were amazing....what a beautiful birth you gave your son.
Em - Your birth story is beautiful.
Liz - Good luck with your 'mission' to turn your bub.
Ash I'm so jealous you're planning another! I'm clucky, but not. I'm glad you liked the link. I found it such as amazing story. Cried lots but really moved by such an empowering experience for everyone involved.
tashybabe- I thought I had read your birth story but obviously not. WOW! You and Leo rocked with such an amazing birth. What a team. I cried for your precious little boy. I wish he could have stayed
Hi Ash and welcome! like Meow i am a teeny weeny bit jealous lol.
You know what i loved most about the birth pool? was that it felt safe and almost womb-like. it was like it just allowed me to be wrapped in the warm water and out of reach of prying hands (not that anyone in the room had any intentions of prying, but it all just felt safe and like i was able to be on my own without being alone...).
Congratulations lady bug!! Very exciting. Can't wait to read your birth story.
Homebirth stories are my favourite.
Liz - how you going with turning bub? I read on another forum a lady helped her bub turn from breech at about 38wks. She put pillows under her hips, put a warm heat pad thing on the southside and a bag of frozen peas at the top and bub shifted around. She said it was uncomfortable, so she tried to relax to let bub do its thing and it worked! I've also heard putting a torch or playing music near the pubis can help encourage bub head down too.
Cassius - how do you keep the water warm in the tub? Do you have to keep bucketing water out and replacing with warm water?
Welcome Ash - do you have birth stories I can read? I need the inspiration.
). Are you taking RLT? It helps with contractions and apparently can reduce the chance of a PPH.
We'll be having lots of pots on the stove and hire some coffee urns to help keep it warm. 
and welcome! like Meow i am a teeny weeny bit jealous lol.
woohoo ladybug
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