A bit OT but I had a lunar pregnancy with DD; conceived on a full moon, born on a full moon, 3 hours over exactly 40 weeks gestation. Thought that was cool. Not so for this bubba though. I don't even know when I ovulated this time!
Have been going slow with the midwife search. I really need to sit down with DH and think about exactly what we (and mainly I) want. I'm only in my 7th week, so I've got loads of time
Question? If you had an IM, did you also have a doula, or did you find your midwives support was adequate? Debating whether to have my doula again; she was fantastic and amazing, just wondering if I'll still need that extra support?
I love my doula too (hi kelly!). But I didn't have her for my HB. My main reason for having her was to help me if I needed to go into battle in labour, or to provide me with continuity of care of I was transferred from the birth centre. It felt odd not to book her in second time around but it was an extra expense I couldn't justify as I had to already pay for two MWs (the one I chose attends births in teams of two) and they would transfer with me if needed.
I had my midwife, a student midwife and DH (and DD sleeping). I could have had another midwife (for no extra cost) but preferred not to. My student was selected for her life experiences including 2 homebirths. It was perfect for us.
Personally, I haven't felt the need for a doula when I have the midwives there. Our local group also works in teams - one for you and one for the baby. However, I've never had one, so maybe I just don't know what I'm missing! Also, my DH is pretty good at labour support. If yours gets stressed or seems lost and unsure of what to do when you're in labour, then a doula might still be a really good choice.
About the moon - thanks for the clarification. I thought that was the case, but I just wasn't 100% sure. By my ultrasounds (both at 12 weeks and 20 weeks), I'm 38 weeks today, and DD4 and DS were born at 38+1, and 38+2. Trying not to get too wound up about it though - this baby will come when she's ready. Lots of B/H contractions last night. Not a great night for sleep. The B/H seemed to trigger restless legs, along with trips to the bathroom every hour, and DS was up coughing and crying frequently through the night.
We're all just getting over a round of the flu, and I'm glad the baby didn't decide to make an appearance in the middle of it! Hopefully my MIL and FIL won't come down with it now, because they're our babysitters for the birth!
Trying not to get too wound up about it though - this baby will come when she's ready. Lots of B/H contractions last night. Not a great night for sleep. 
The B/H seemed to trigger restless legs, along with trips to the bathroom every hour, and DS was up coughing and crying frequently through the night. 
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