for labour i had some snacks ready but didnt eat them (the midwives helped me snarf them though lol). i had pretzels and jellybeans...om nom nom! and a bottle of gatorade JIC i got a bit dehydrated. but labour and birth was so short no time for any of that!
we had prepared a meal to eat with the midwives. we bonded over food and knew that they would stay at least 2 hours postpartum and to add labour/birth time etc etc. So we did a simple minestrone that was defrosted when i started to feel that maybe it might be soon. DH took care of all that and they had a scrumptious dinner while i blissed out in bed with Marta
I hope you don't mind but I'm going to stalk this thread for a bit. I'm not pregnant at the moment and not sure I will be any time soon (as in we're not trying at the moment, not the basic uncertainty of whether TTC will succeed!). But I would have loved to have a homebirth the first time around, just wasn't organized or informed enough, and I thought maybe seeing what you guys were discussing would give me some clues about what I need to do for a possible next time.
It would also be nice to get to know some other BB members.
Hi ladies - no baby news from me DH is on leave now so we went out for a fancy lunch today which was nice. The downward pressure on my pelvis/cervix is so, so strong today - walking, sitting, standing is so uncomfortable it's making me nauseous...I hope that's a sign that baby is really close...I've had a few contractions on and off today but they just drop off after an hour or so. I have our next midwife appointment on Thursday afternoon and am tempted to ask if she would consider doing a cervical exam...I have a feeling she'll talk me out of it but it can't hurt to ask right?
Welcome EmamaJane!!
Jennifer - fortnightly appointments now! How exciting!!!! Not long now for you!
Just popping in to see if there is any word from Eutra. Hope your body is opening up and your bub will be here soon (if it's not already!)
I have been going to the local pool and walking laps of the pool with my DD. AFterwards i find that my tummy baby is vey peaceful and relaxed. Does anyone else find this? Hopefully, i can get to the pool when DH is home so i can do some swimming too.
Bub was lying sidewards, then i think went bum down and now i think he/she has done a 180 and is head down again. I see my midwife this week (unless she is busy with Eutra ) and will see what position she thinks bub is in.
I have started getting some of my personal things ready in a bag, and choosing bub's first outfits/blankets etc. I am questioning where to put the birth pool (again). ATM, the idea is to have it in the kitchen (very practical- close to water, outside door for draining, not carpetted) but the lounge/kitchen are kinda open plan and near the front door if anyone was to 'drop by' (not likely but you never know). I have thought about getting a screen or room divider to have around the pool which would give it a more enclosed feel.
My most recent plan is to have the pool in the study (which is basically a small empty room atm except for one desk). This would allow the support people to chill on the couch, use the kitchen etc and not have me right there. It would be more private for me, and i could set it up earlier (cos it's not in use day to day). Disadvantages are water would have to be transported or hosed through the window, waste water out the window might need to be pumped out (rather than gravity), the floor is carpet. And this room is closer to DD's bedroom.
What do you think? How did you decide where to set up?
Hi ladies! Hope all of you are well - great to see how busy it's been in here!
I'm so so excited to let you all know that baby is finally here - little boy Caspar Francis, born 8:55pm on Sunday night. He shares a birthday with his daddy!! We are so so in love with him already and loving getting to know each other. Haven't yet had a chance to post in BA's but wanted to post here because I know you were all waiting for news
Bub was born at home - labour was 45 hours from first contractions, two tiny grazes so no stitches needed. Will come back and post more details soon! He hasn't been weighed yet but is 51cm
long, head circ 36cm and we think he weighs about 3.5kg but will check properly today when our IM visits.
EmmaJane, i was a stalker here way before i had a bub on board. Welcome!
Eutra - baby is just getting in the right position. You don't need any exams, bub and your body will let you know when it's time. Glad you enjoyed your fancy lunch. I deliberately planned some fun things in the couple weeks after 40 weeks pregnancy with my DD so i had things to look forward to, and if i missed them i figured i would be ok about it cos i would have baby. Planning our fav restaurant again this time!
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DH is on leave now so we went out for a fancy lunch today which was nice. The downward pressure on my pelvis/cervix is so, so strong today - walking, sitting, standing is so uncomfortable it's making me nauseous...I hope that's a sign that baby is really close...I've had a few contractions on and off today but they just drop off after an hour or so. I have our next midwife appointment on Thursday afternoon and am tempted to ask if she would consider doing a cervical exam...I have a feeling she'll talk me out of it but it can't hurt to ask right?
) and will see what position she thinks bub is in.
Glad you enjoyed your fancy lunch. I deliberately planned some fun things in the couple weeks after 40 weeks pregnancy with my DD so i had things to look forward to, and if i missed them i figured i would be ok about it cos i would have baby. Planning our fav restaurant again this time!
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