Homebirth General Discussion #7

[HotI]

One thing I've wondered about regarding a home birth is whether the midwife can insert a catheter if you haven't been able to pee for a while. That's what happened to me when in labour with DS - I don't think I'd ever gone 15 hours without feeling the urge to pee before!!!

Yep, my midwife can put one in if needed.

[BellyBelly]

Poking my head in here....

I'm due early Aug, means nothing to me though, my babies come early and I never get any pressure to hurry things along, which is nice. However you never know how these things will go I am in the process of chatting to a couple of midwives and will meet one in a little over a week, its a little different to what I expected, because I am living in country Victoria for 2012 and I already had midwives picked out in my mind long ago lol! But now its all changed and a little more work and thought required (back-ups, hospitals etc), however there are loads of lovely IMs. Very excited to finally be able to plan a birth I have always wanted, even though this has all been very unexpected.

Not sure how much time I will have to pop in here and chat, I often used to read this thread before it all happened, but with so much going on with the move, early pregnancy and family dramas etc I don't have alot of time right now. I will do my best, I am sure I will really benefit from it especially now I will be more isolated.

One thing though I am really struggling with hormones, things that upset me REALLY upset me now. Have had about 3-4 big meltdowns, morning sickness has been cruddy too (nausea and burning in my stomach, sometimes together) and I feel badly for my partner who is going through alot already as it is.

Seems there are a few HB babies on the way, looking forward to hearing some yummy stories. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[Bella29]

Welcome Kelly I was wondering when you would pop your head in here Nice to see you. I hope that you find the support you want and deserve

Don't stress to much about the meltdowns and hormones. They happen. I think partners forgive if you are willing to just say sorry when you have it together again, if you have over reacted. I know my partner feels more important at times when I am vulnerable. It is part of their make up to want to protect us girls. Especially when we are carrying their babies. so just forgive yourself, and ask him to help you cope and bear with you. From the few things I have read you post about him, it sounds like he is supportive.

I hope your ms clears up fairly soon. I used those travel bands on my wrists this time, the acupressure ones, and they helped heaps. As well as having lots of regular low gi foods. Hope it clears up really soon

Jen, just wondering how you are going?? I think if I don't see posts from u daily I am gonna start to wonder if you have birthed. So excited for you honey!!!! Looking forward to your BA.

AFM- well I noticed my first stretch marks yesterday evening I know some women wear them as marks of honor.... to be honest I would prefer to not have to! but apparently I will have to suck it up. I just hope I don't get too many more. I really am carrying all out in front. Nothing to me atm but belly! Oh well....

xx Bella