It's amazing really how time seems to be flying by. In a way it's a good thing, but then again I have this feeling that we may be sitting in the exact same place in September with no name, not sure on where we are delivering and nothing figured out with the babies room.
Last week (or maybe the week before) the hubby decided he didn't want to drive to Wisconsin for care. His exact words, "If this whole VBAC thing is so normal, why do we have to go so far to have a baby?" He's a little nervous, and I get it. Kennedy's birth was a traumatic experience for the both of us. Here is an article written by the amazing man I do still hope to deliver with. Maybe I should just have Nate read it and he would understand?
I do feel more equipped this time with a doula at my side so I'm open to looking for a different provider. Things I DO know is that home birth isn't an option for us. I'm not ready for it, and I know Nate isn't either. A birth center is an option that I'm open too, but I guess I don't see the point. I might as well have the baby at home then, and that brings me back to the first point.
I had a great appointment last time with the providers who won't allow me a TOL and the doctor said she thought I was making the right decision and she hoped to allow VBAC's again soon, but since they deliver at two hospitals they are not allowed to. So silly how much of a business our right to birth is.
On a lighter note, I am 24 weeks tomorrow. Things are coming along smoothly. I do have a rib out at the moment and had that with K. Hoping it will pop back in soon or a chiropractor is in my near future. I've never been, so I'm a little freaked. My favorite thing right now is when K is on my lap and the baby starts trying to kick her away. It's a little battle only I am privy to, since K feels the kicking but isn't that impressed.
Last week (or maybe the week before) the hubby decided he didn't want to drive to Wisconsin for care. His exact words, "If this whole VBAC thing is so normal, why do we have to go so far to have a baby?" He's a little nervous, and I get it. Kennedy's birth was a traumatic experience for the both of us. Here is an article written by the amazing man I do still hope to deliver with. Maybe I should just have Nate read it and he would understand?
I do feel more equipped this time with a doula at my side so I'm open to looking for a different provider. Things I DO know is that home birth isn't an option for us. I'm not ready for it, and I know Nate isn't either. A birth center is an option that I'm open too, but I guess I don't see the point. I might as well have the baby at home then, and that brings me back to the first point.
I had a great appointment last time with the providers who won't allow me a TOL and the doctor said she thought I was making the right decision and she hoped to allow VBAC's again soon, but since they deliver at two hospitals they are not allowed to. So silly how much of a business our right to birth is.
On a lighter note, I am 24 weeks tomorrow. Things are coming along smoothly. I do have a rib out at the moment and had that with K. Hoping it will pop back in soon or a chiropractor is in my near future. I've never been, so I'm a little freaked. My favorite thing right now is when K is on my lap and the baby starts trying to kick her away. It's a little battle only I am privy to, since K feels the kicking but isn't that impressed.
U/S at 22 weeks. I think baby looks deep in thought :) Baby was measuring 5 days ahead which is just like their big sister.
Men don't get it! Is Nate going to every appointment with you?
ReplyDeleteI wish Owen would kick while Aidan is around so he could feel the movement. So cool that Kennedy can, even if she isn't impressed.
Seriously! And no. He doesn't go with me to appointments only to the one consult. I think I'm going to schedule another
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