tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post1766724549075522295..comments2024-03-29T02:16:01.130-05:00Comments on Blessed to Be: Preparing for Natural Childbirth, Part 2: Our Birth PreferencesStephanie @ Blessed to Behttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-43072270178673382582016-01-28T23:37:31.249-06:002016-01-28T23:37:31.249-06:00It's basically my family appearing my family. ...It's basically my family appearing my family. Figuring out how That i get ready for an item I do know very little related to. That i know nearly Allow me to together with produce method, error, Setting up tendencies, together with pray together with pray that go to abide by him or her. Could be it's not at all an individual's process, however , it is actually what the heck is perfect in my situation, my husband, together with some of our more or less newborn <a href="http://babyfollow.com" rel="nofollow">baby follow</a>.SEO Hire Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113392207726985393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-88420133600135183182015-07-06T00:32:23.649-05:002015-07-06T00:32:23.649-05:00The more natural we can be, the less likely a c-se...The more natural we can be, the less likely a c-section becomes. And if I can avoid that major surgery, I'll be one happy mama.It's maybe writing is great and i like this. More information's just logged in: <br /><a href="http://howtoconceiveaboy-naturally.com/" rel="nofollow">Alica </a>SEO Hire Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113392207726985393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-15367804365754660462015-05-12T17:37:03.348-05:002015-05-12T17:37:03.348-05:00I just went back and read this and smiled. You sou...I just went back and read this and smiled. You sound just like me (but way more knowledgable/organized). And now HE'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to read your birth story!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)MamaHolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246015208551792427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-29912974834958052882015-04-30T22:19:23.446-05:002015-04-30T22:19:23.446-05:00I'm so sorry I didn't think to check back ...I'm so sorry I didn't think to check back here for a response until now!! Thank you so much for explaining that to me, I will have to ask my doctor next time I see her!! Also thank you for the compliment on my son. He's a good little boy, we think he's pretty cute as well. Can't wait to see your little one! He/she will definitely be adorable!!! Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030473924190098222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-77479058327283722382015-04-29T19:49:36.142-05:002015-04-29T19:49:36.142-05:00How are you feeling?? Only a few more weeks to go....How are you feeling?? Only a few more weeks to go..Lucky as Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303329791458313858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-74992597868050849882015-04-21T16:05:57.894-05:002015-04-21T16:05:57.894-05:00Thanks, Sarah! Listening to my body in these last ...Thanks, Sarah! Listening to my body in these last few weeks -- a great reminder! I'll be sure to eat a Thanksgiving dinner if I crave it soon. :) And yes, I think that while I may not get to apply everything I've learned, the research and prep we've done will help us as I progress through the stages of labor, for sure. Just to know what's normal and such will put me at ease. Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-73524112930908332812015-04-21T16:02:54.593-05:002015-04-21T16:02:54.593-05:00Thanks for the prayers! Little ones sure do make t...Thanks for the prayers! Little ones sure do make their own plans. That's why these are just preferences. :) What I'm learning, though, is if you desire a natural childbirth, it really does take this much prep to know what goes into it and how to avoid all the interventions. All this prep just gives us our best chances of getting the birth we prefer. Here's hoping!Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-19383293480430794612015-04-21T16:00:44.044-05:002015-04-21T16:00:44.044-05:00I chatted with John about this and he assured me h...I chatted with John about this and he assured me he'd be on the lookout for signs of high blood pressure while I'm laboring at home. Thanks for the tip. :) And also for the prayers! Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-78517915388481070652015-04-17T23:37:25.050-05:002015-04-17T23:37:25.050-05:00Actually, my favorite part of your list is the dou...Actually, my favorite part of your list is the double-layer sutures. :) VERY good to have that in writing. I also love that you call these preferences... birth truly is a unique experience each time. I've been blessed so far to give birth twice, and both are quite different stories, with some preferences playing out exactly as planned and others taking rather interesting turns. My best advice is to listen to your body not just in active labor, but in the weeks leading up.. you've educated yourself so well, you will be able to really focus on your labor instead of a million unanswered questions. I remember with my first, waking up at 4am craving a Thanksgiving dinner and talking myself out of it (should have eaten!) and later, being aware that I was slipping into that focused, "non-social" stage of labor (and knowing that was normal). The research really is productive! So excited for you!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966555296621723142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-43922885021493439312015-04-17T22:29:51.183-05:002015-04-17T22:29:51.183-05:00Boy, looks like you have this all well thought out...Boy, looks like you have this all well thought out...I've heard that babies sometimes have their own plans....I do pray it all works out and you get to bond with your little one soon!prayerfuljourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549430693172260600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-36441087098488121012015-04-17T20:07:19.972-05:002015-04-17T20:07:19.972-05:00I have never been preggos so I can't offer any...I have never been preggos so I can't offer anything substantial...but from personal experience with many health concerns, may I only humbly suggest, that while you are at home in the early process of labor, that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. It is one of those hidden things that can creep up on a pregnant woman and can be very dangerous if it gets too high- NOT trying to scare you, and you already are very informed so I'm sure you know this, but I just wanted to put it out there. Hugs and I really do pray that your "preferences" go as planned. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964980763287416371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-53724514225816255772015-04-15T09:57:09.625-05:002015-04-15T09:57:09.625-05:00Wow! That's an insanely high c-section rate!! ...Wow! That's an insanely high c-section rate!! :( Glad you found a better instructor elsewhere. Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-61171221389747701022015-04-14T19:34:09.515-05:002015-04-14T19:34:09.515-05:00The suggestion of the signature came from our birt...The suggestion of the signature came from our birth instructor who's also a doula. We went with an instructor not affiliated with a hospital. She was very Pro-Natural birth, Homebirth, water birth. Sadly our hospital has like a 40% C-Section rate.. so you can only imagine what they covered in those classes. Lucky as Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303329791458313858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-89296028722272960412015-04-14T17:48:03.411-05:002015-04-14T17:48:03.411-05:00From what I understand, it's a stronger stitch...From what I understand, it's a stronger stitch, so it's less likely to burst open when mom goes into labor with future babies. It's especially helpful when mom would like to have VBACs in the future, as the uterus really gets put to work during labor and vaginal delivery and needs to be sewn up strongly. Risk of uterine rupture after c-section is pretty low, especially if it's only your 2nd c-section, but it wouldn't hurt to make sure the doc does the stronger sutures. Make that risk even lower! I hope you had them with your first, but if not, hope this helps in the future! :) Your little guy is so stinkin' cute, btw!Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-88318656039911099752015-04-14T17:43:36.141-05:002015-04-14T17:43:36.141-05:00No, this is great advice! I was wondering if I sho...No, this is great advice! I was wondering if I should show it to him or not since he seems to be completely on board with natural birth, but there may be a few things on our list that surprise him. Good idea! I'm glad to hear you got a room with a view. That makes me want to add "room with a tub" to my list. Most of the birthing rooms in our hospital have tubs, but a few do not. I'd be pretty bummed if we ended up in a room without. So you're right... I need to make sure to ask! I also remember you writing about getting an episiotomy and it sort of just happened before you even had a chance to say yes or no. That made me sad for you. I totally see what you're saying about making preferences clear with your doctor ahead of time. Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-72690038829909115662015-04-14T17:41:00.683-05:002015-04-14T17:41:00.683-05:00Thanks, Hannah! And yes, isn't it crazy?? Time...Thanks, Hannah! And yes, isn't it crazy?? Time is flying and dragging at the same time. Stephanie @ Blessed to Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432625948200484509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-65683618923092651622015-04-14T15:15:56.881-05:002015-04-14T15:15:56.881-05:00It's funny that you singled out the sutures fo...It's funny that you singled out the sutures for a c section. I had one and I will have to have one for any future children and I'm curious why is that important? I don't know if I had that or not, I'll have to ask my doctor now but can you explain more? Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030473924190098222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-81017960353044662362015-04-14T11:39:08.516-05:002015-04-14T11:39:08.516-05:00I hate to offer advice but May I make one suggesti... I hate to offer advice but May I make one suggestion ( based upon our experience ) . . . have your birth preferences signed off by your doctor.. . . . your doctor, won't likely be in attendance til the very end. Also opens up for discussion withe doctor before you are in the moment & not really in a mental state to have a discussion. +++ the interesting one I put in my preferences, was for a room with a view... 90% of the birth rooms at our hospital have no windows -- ask and ye shall receive. Lucky as Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303329791458313858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753193842106749410.post-40492840574917002212015-04-14T09:16:26.980-05:002015-04-14T09:16:26.980-05:00Gosh is it really only 4 weeks to go? Craziness! I...Gosh is it really only 4 weeks to go? Craziness! I'm definitely praying for y'all as the time gets closer. :)Hannah Gokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700388883523161435noreply@blogger.com