She is older, and has been doing this for a LONG time, and I feel comfortable knowing that she has the experience and knowledge that assures a safe peaceful birth.
We've exchanged e-mails, so I can contact her whenever with questions and report things and changes immediately, we can also discuss such things as the option of water birth, and just everything that you can think of. I feel good about her, she feels like family.
When the time comes, my grandparents, parents, and his parents will be there waiting in the living room, just as they would at a hospital. Only my mother and Husband will be back with me, my doola, and Midwife in the "birthing room". That's as far as I've got... heh!
OH!!
Names, we've been thinking ALOT about names lately...
Some boy names we like are Bryce, Brendon, and Aiden
Some girl names we live are Caroline and Skyler
Note that this is subject to change about a million times
Yeah! Find that pefect midwife is a wonderful feeling! I am so excited for you. Be sure you give yourself enough room to move around during labor. I was all over my house, upstairs, downstairs, in 2 different bathrooms. You might not want to relegate yourself to one room. just something to consider....
ReplyDeleteTrue, I'm very fidgety anyhow, I know I'm going to be all around everywhere. I did love the idea of a birthing tub, BUT I feel like it limits me to my positions. I may have to go with the flow, I guess you don't know until it comes.
ReplyDeleteSarah, congrats on finding your midwife!!!
ReplyDeleteI started out in the tub, but like you said, felt limited, so I was out, and yet instead of walking around I just stood next to my bed.
I dont recommend squating since it increases your risk of tearing but I tried to get in the bed and literally jumped right back out. It seems standing/squating was the most natural position for me, but I later got to deal with some stiches.
Ohhhhhhh, how exciting!