tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271851240782830262.post5026934898320907876..comments2023-10-04T09:13:14.735-04:00Comments on Our Little Lentil: Monday Evening FreakoutKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514307448224535409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271851240782830262.post-10087448232891344362010-06-18T09:35:23.502-04:002010-06-18T09:35:23.502-04:00You are going to be great!!!
You ask all your qu...You are going to be great!!! <br /><br />You ask all your questions and I'm sure your midwife will be happy to answer them. If, later on, you don't feel comfortable with her, even all of a sudden at 37 weeks or something, you can still switch midwives. Its definitely something that is done! <br /><br />Don't listen to anyone who tells you that something is going to be one way or the other, or that anything is "pure lunacy"! The biggest thing I have learned as a doula is that EVERY WOMAN IS DIFFERENT. And that's beautiful and wonderful!<br /><br />Though it means that not all questions and answers will be cut-and-dry, which can be frustrating, it also means that your birth has the potential to be entirely different from your girlfriend's birth experience, or your mom's, or your neighbor's, etc. <br /><br />Now go dance away that funk mood!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738440647498422230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271851240782830262.post-69639444169897791352010-06-16T15:56:14.793-04:002010-06-16T15:56:14.793-04:00Athiest Mama - I know there are understanding and ...Athiest Mama - I know there are understanding and openminded docs out there, but I just feel like there's SO much to do already that I can't imagine trying to find one now.<br /><br />The OBGYN I was seeing pre-preggo said there was NO way she'd get down on the floor if that's where I wanted to deliver (squatting, for instance). Just the way she answered that question with no budge-room or even consideration for what I might be feeling about the situation.<br /><br />And about the birth center, I like that there's no drugs even available there, so I am going into this whole thing knowing that this is how it's going to go. <br /><br />Of course, if there's an emergency, we are a stone's throw away from a hospital where they have a transport agreement. She can call while we're on the way and they will get anything we need set up for us. So an epi and c-section are possibilities, but not something I want so readily accessible.<br /><br />Being at a freestanding birth center, I'll really have to know that I want something before we actually decide to make the trek over to the hospital. And it IS something that I truly want to do.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514307448224535409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271851240782830262.post-10545345972209111402010-06-16T15:35:17.384-04:002010-06-16T15:35:17.384-04:00I agree that you should have everything you want, ...I agree that you should have everything you want, too. This process is ALL about you (and enjoy that while you can...cause post-partum it's all about the baby, lol!).<br /><br />Anyway, what you want can be had in a hospital with an actual obgyn...should you opt to go that route. It really just depends on the doctor.<br /><br />My doctor (who delivered both my kiddos) is VERY open minded and into natural ways - but also is willing to drug ya up, if that's what's needed/wanted.<br /><br />She never pushed me in any one direction - she totally rocked. I know that's not the case with ALL docs, but those kinds DO exist.<br /><br />With my first I did a natural hospital birth...ouch. ouch and ouch :P Thankfully though, the pushing didn't last long and you forget how much it hurt after the fact.<br /><br />With my second I KNEW I wanted and epi...no ifs ands or buts about it! And it turns out...I HAD to had one. My water broke before I started going into labor, and after waiting nearly 15 hours for the labor to start naturally, it didn't, the baby was getting stressed and they had to induce me. Induction causes MUCH more severe and fast pains...so the epi was a MUST...and a miracle...although it did make me feel sick and I couldn't eat and THAT was terrible...but not as terrible as those induced pains! (I nearly had an emergency C-section, btw. They were about to roll me away because I wasn't dilating and the baby was under mega stress and then Lennon came like *that*! It was a total blessing!!!).<br /><br />Anyway...wow. I'm a rambler. <br /><br />It's my opinion that everyone should have at least ONE drug free child birth - then you can *really* say you did it, lol! That being said...I'd *never* go natural again. Those orgasmic birth books and all that jazz is pure lunacy. <br /><br />Anyway, I like the fact that going the hospital route means you can go natural and do as you like - assuming your doc rocks...it's important to come up with a clear written birth plan if you question whether or not you'll get your way! - but if you chicken out last minute and decide you'd like an epidural - it's a possibility. <br /><br />SORRY THIS IS SO LONG! AHHH! <br /><br />Better go make lunch...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271851240782830262.post-76900857342094973392010-06-16T15:11:49.456-04:002010-06-16T15:11:49.456-04:00I agree with Kevin that you just ask away about an...I agree with Kevin that you just ask away about anything and everything and you should get your answers that is what they are there for, bless your heart try not to worry too much, but I do understand, all mothers have been there and probably some fathers too :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com