oh and ARETECHIM.... I was a little concerned about having my other children around when labouring/birthing as they were only 1 1/2 & 2 1/2, then just under 4 1/2, 3 1/2 & 2 this time... but it was FINE!! first time I went into labour about an hr after they were in bed and they slept, DS woke right at the end but that just meant he was able to meet his newest sister quickly before heading back to bed. And I was fortunate enough to be able to have my Mum come keep an eye on the three of them this time as it ended up being late arvo/early evening & I wanted to know they werent going to be worried about what was happening or bother DHs grandfather too much (hes 85 and we were staying at & birthing in his house). But Mum said she wasn't really needed, they just played in the lounge room happily, meantioned me or DH once or twice but didn't even ask where I was or what I was doing! Very unusual I thought as I can't even go to the loo without one or more wondering what's happening normally LOL! So this they were ALL able to meet their little brother when he was brand new before heading to bed this time
These things have a way of working out. And if you do find yourself worrying at all just be reminded that it would be much harder if you WEREN'T at home, imagine trying to find someone last minute or worse still take them to the hospital!!!
mrsbaj, that's really interesting to hear. From what I understand they certainly have been changing in recent years. It's such a shame - it seems homebirth adn private midwifery are being eaten away from the edges (and from within, thanks ACM for your statement on homebirth. not.)
I know I'm now classed as too high risk for the CMP homebirth program - thus the consideration about relocating to NZ since IMs are few and far between in this neck of the woods as it is.
MadB If you would like a few recommendations for good IM in perth area PM me as I do know of a few. It becomes more of a cost issue though as most have upped their prices to $7000!!! And that is between being the start of year when I was searching and 3 weeks ago when I birthed... Just another way that it is getting increasing difficult to HB! There is two that are really good that will be working 'together' so to speak backing each other up that will charge $5000 with the possiblity of negotiations depending on individual circumstances. I know one of these women personally and the other was MW for one of my SIL's.
thanks, i'll keep that in mind. We're not looking to have another (if we do) for at elast a couple of years - so I'm a bit worried that those few middies will be banned outright from practicing by then just gotta keep working at it, hey?
It's very expensive, I know. But I reckon it's worth it. We have to pay $3000+ just to get pregnant too!
OMG $7k for a homebirth! That is just crazy! Yet the government will fund for a healthy woman to take up room in a hospital to birth? Surely it would cost them less to promote home birth/ midwife led care as an option for low risk pregnancies?
MadB, do they have free IVF cycles in Aus? Provided you meet a selection criteria, couples are eligible for first cycle of IVF to be govt funded and sometimes a second.
I think there is a kid limit for the free cycles. So to get a home birthed baby in Aus you are looking at 10k? That is rough! We are so fortunate here.
I had my m/w appt today. Geez it's nice not to have to drag myself out on a cold rainy day and sit in a dr's office for an extra half an hour when he's late!
Everything good and the m/w gave me a couple of reading books to get into. She's bringing some Ina May Gaskin books and a few for DD next time. And the number to call to book in our calmbirth course. Apparently the Australian calmbirth founder runs courses not far from us, so we can probably go along to his. I'd like to go to a course run by a man too, for DP's sake. I think it'd be nice for him to get a man's perspective on birth, what with all the women around us for the most part!
yeah he runs them pretty close to sydney (well closer to canberra, but still doable as a short enough drive!). that would be way cool to do one with him...jealous!
Midwife just dropped off the birthing pool! Getting a bit more real now - tomorrow is the magic 37 weeks mark, will be able to have baby anytime from then on!
Have been reading a human body book with DS and he tells me he knows all about placenta's and amniotic fluid lol
Em, what is the birth video for? If it is for personal reference then I guess it doesn't matter how long it is?
- thus the consideration about relocating to NZ since IMs are few and far between in this neck of the woods as it is.
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