tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post2046600728193413416..comments2023-06-11T01:59:16.204-07:00Comments on Blessed: He, He, He, HoooLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554468946901249302noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-63640153159873410992010-07-25T13:16:49.200-07:002010-07-25T13:16:49.200-07:00Natural childbirth was painful and fantastic. Bec...Natural childbirth was painful and fantastic. Because my first was so fast I was unable to get any medical interventions like I had planned. (I'm okay with not being a hero) With my second the doctor ordered an epidural to "slow" labor down so they had some time to prepare. While, I'm glad I've had the experience of natural childbirth, I have to say my second delivery was much more enjoyable and I remember it much more clearly. No haze of pain - until the end (nobody tells you that come push time epidurals don't work) - just a couple of hours of hanging out with my mom and husband waiting for the arrival.<br />Just know that whatever happens will result in the birth of your baby girl, and regardless of how you choose to endure labor - nobody is judging you. Everyone who knows (or in my case just stalks your blog) is praying for you and your daughter and your husband. However it goes will be your story, and a memorable one at that.Mommy McDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825280183000961127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-49686592334213371762010-07-25T12:06:11.404-07:002010-07-25T12:06:11.404-07:00I think that whatever you decide on in terms of ch...I think that whatever you decide on in terms of childbirth will be what's best for you and your little girl. However, if you do choose to go natural just know that you are strong and you can do it. <br /><br />As for the cloth diapers, I am currently using unbleached indian cotton pre-folds with Bummi's super whisper wrap covers. I also have Gro-Via Hybrids which I intend on using once she is about 3-4 months. If you have any questions at all (as all the different varieties and opinions on diapers is mad confusing) just shoot me an e-mail. Dverhague@gmail.comDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260859740216679919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-58999215331153500402010-07-25T08:42:50.290-07:002010-07-25T08:42:50.290-07:00How fun to start the Lamaze classes! You're g...How fun to start the Lamaze classes! You're getting closer!<br /><br />Have you heard anything else from Janet?Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940842982543866147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-22283788337459733322010-07-24T20:47:16.527-07:002010-07-24T20:47:16.527-07:00I second 'The Business of Being Born'! I h...I second 'The Business of Being Born'! I had a natural birth with Cameron - not by choice I don't think...it's just that I was at a 7 (!) by the time I got to the hospital and it was too late for any of that. It was hard, but pretty dang rewarding when it's all said and done. Just keep an open mind and just go as far as you feel you can! There's no shame in taking the drugs! :)<br /><br />I can't believe the two of us are only 3 weeks apart! If you are like me you must be getting so anxious by now! Keep up the good work, mama!Los Claytonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590432616028361007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-32258596714380823672010-07-24T19:11:46.963-07:002010-07-24T19:11:46.963-07:00Since you are thinking about trying natural birth,...Since you are thinking about trying natural birth, I have a few resources for you :) You need to get the book Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. There are also a few videos on Netflix I suggest, including Orgasmic Birth, Pregnant in America and the Business of Being Born. All of these resources will give you the tools you need to have a successful natural childbirth. Also check out the site spinningbabies.com - they have ideas for labor positions to help with pain and to move the baby naturally if you need to... Also, I hear of people using Hypnobabies very successfully.McDorkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518478249738616406noreply@blogger.com