tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post2819790483556309265..comments2024-02-23T00:19:02.910-08:00Comments on Descent Into Motherhood: Its really realJennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693855868835555292noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-35462620500413661792008-09-28T22:35:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:35:00.000-07:00Let me clarify what I meant about wanting "a UC wi...Let me clarify what I meant about wanting "a UC with all of my babies."<BR/><BR/>I am not referring to the first two, when I didn't even realize that I could birth out of the hospital. I mean with the last 5. <BR/><BR/>I DID end up having UC's, and my heart wanted a UC with each one, but each time I there were periods when I was unsure and I had to wrestle with doubts.<BR/><BR/>I think this is natural and part of opposition in all things and also God's way of motivating us to do our best.Susanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451158788772700026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-30929019521026404082008-09-28T22:27:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:27:00.000-07:00Congrats Jenne!I know how you feel about it not be...Congrats Jenne!<BR/><BR/>I know how you feel about it not being "real." I can empathize. I also understand the "I have wanted a UC, now I am pregnant, do I really want a UC?!?!"<BR/><BR/>For me I truly have always wanted a UC, with every baby and I always will, but that doesn't take away the realities of birth, the fear, the possibilities. We all have to go through the wilderness, that trying time of searching for answers. <BR/><BR/>Remember that you should go with your feelings, not with what others would have you do, no matter which side of the fence they are coming from.<BR/><BR/>My children and I will keep you in our prayers. May you be blessed with the ability to let go, be strong, focus, reach, have patience, know, grow, accept,release, conquer. May you birth in joy, peace, power, safety, and health.<BR/><BR/>I love you Jenne! Your spirit is strong and giving and wise. May you go in peace.<BR/><BR/>Susana<BR/><BR/>P.S I finally was able to express some thoughts that I had tried to share with you over the phone. I am so much better with words on paper (or typed) than orally!<BR/>http://spiritledbirth.blogspot.com/2008/09/father-praises-god-for-baby-born-at.html#links<BR/><BR/>PSS<BR/>Yes, I am sure Willem is attached! Maybe you should just ask to be called to the nursery???Susanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451158788772700026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-40324394108967493562008-09-25T05:22:00.000-07:002008-09-25T05:22:00.000-07:00Congrats! I'm new to your blog, but I wanted to th...Congrats! I'm new to your blog, but I wanted to throw in my support. I just had a UC in July. I used to have another blog "Diary of a Hippie" that got deleted accidentally :( but I have a new blog now, and I've reposted my birth story there. You're welcomed to read it: http://jeremyscorner-grifter.blogspot.com/2008/09/rubys-birth-storyagain.html<BR/><BR/>I agree with what Rixa says about the current UC trend toward anti-education/preparation. I did TONS of research. I also went in for the 20-week u/s, but continued the rest of my pregnancy unassisted. I had two friends at my birth, specifically to provide support for my husband LOL. I am also LDS.<BR/><BR/>I was extremely happy with my UC. If you have any questions about my experience, I'd be happy to share them. Congratulations again and good luck!<BR/><BR/>Emily JEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377101567280185610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-3544635309198270522008-09-24T22:28:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:28:00.000-07:00At my birth, though not unassisted, my doula was w...At my birth, though not unassisted, my doula was what I needed her to be, and that is what they train to do. If you just need her there to be a reassuring presence, let her know, and if she is a good doula, she will do that for you. I encourage you to get a doula, or at least a supportive friend there with you, if nothing else to give the hubby a "support break" occasionally and you some peace of mind. Congratulations on the wonderful person growing inside you!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960353856203224157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-10949889719060122322008-09-23T10:51:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:51:00.000-07:00congratulations! you are going to do great with t...congratulations! you are going to do great with this birth.Going Full Hippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018872065085722296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-30087506942887489402008-09-22T13:06:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:06:00.000-07:00You've obviously thought very carefully about your...You've obviously thought very carefully about your pregnancy and birth, and it was extremely interesting to read your thoughts. Do practicing the hypnobirthing again that you learnt first time round. It really does pay off. I taught a 'refresher' course recently to a mother who was expecting her third baby. She did hypnobirthing for the first birth and it worked very well. She did no practice before the second birth because she reckoned she knew it all, and it wasn't so effective. So for number three she decided to do a 'top up', and has been practicing the techniques again. <BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful pregnancy and a beautiful baby.<BR/><BR/>Katharine<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.thehypnobirthingcentre.co.uk" REL="nofollow">Katharine Graves is a hypnobirthing teacher in London</A>Katharine Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035783557994465785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-68906894358083244352008-09-21T20:41:00.000-07:002008-09-21T20:41:00.000-07:00Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope all you...Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope all your plans come together smoothly as you embark and this new and exciting adventure. :-)~Aimee~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15026141298899069357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203036662354683172.post-63412587145696114292008-09-21T17:49:00.000-07:002008-09-21T17:49:00.000-07:00I still don't feel like it's "real" yet, except of...I still don't feel like it's "real" yet, except of course for the wooziness and queasiness. I really don't know what my plans will be for this baby. I find myself wanting to have more options at my disposal rather than UC or the ER. But I also really don't want to compromise on having a more "managed" style birth with a midwife at home, just to have that backup available. So I don't know...I think I need to meet the local midwives and go from there. I've also been having more misgivings about UC because of some of the really anti-education, anti-midwife, anti-preparation attitudes I've seen coming out of the UC community lately. And it concerns me that there's this idea that "all you need to do is follow your intuition" that is starting to exclude things like preparation and gaining knowledge. I think that some of those concerns are playing into my personal feelings about doing it again. I just feel conflicted about some things and don't have a clear picture, yet, of what is right for this baby. <BR/><BR/>I think of everything on your list, #5 is the most essential.Rixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908864785513937876noreply@blogger.com