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Natural Mamas Due Date Check-In
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Morning ladies! Here's your very first weekly due date check-in. If information is missing or inaccurate for you, post with it below. If you'd like to be added, post below with your EDD, place of birth, method and team (green, blue or pink). And even if neither of the above apply to you, post with your answer to the QOTW. Let's get to know each other better!
QOTW: Are people in your life supportive of your birth plans?
SCREEN NAME EDD PLACE, METHOD TEAM
ksvend - July 15 hospital/mw
macaroni1979 - July 25 hospital, Hypnobabies
Brandy1229 - July 28 home, Hypnobirthing
Ready2006 - July 28 hospital, Hypnobirthing
etessler - July 30 hospital, Hypnobabies
gtown_bride - Aug. 1 hospital
mghnmouse - Aug. 2 home/UC
meegie-lee - Aug. 3 birth center, Bradley
sweettalkin417 - Aug. 4
hospital, Bradley
doxgirl - Aug. 27
hospital
Aloe0l - Aug. 30 hospital
hopecounts - Aug. 31 hospital, Bradley
Carabiner252 - Sept. 6 birth center, Hypnobabies
HRMJPC - Sept. 18 hospital
ScottiesLilHottie - Sept.
19 home G
momofolivia - Sept. 20 birth center, Hypnobabies
ErinMSB - Sept. 22 home
DonnaAndJay - Oct. 2 birth
center
Geneviev-kris Oct. 3 hospital/mw, Bradley
Whenyouseesparks
- Oct. 4 home, Bradley G
MTAngel - Oct. 10 hospital, Bradley
d.squaredll - Oct. 14 home, Zen Birthing
roundtheworldgirl - Oct. 15 birth
center, Bradley G
Reyka 9 - Oct. 23 hospital/mw,
Lamaze
Marinewife81 - Nov. 4 hospital, Hypnobabies P
Fun2Dream - Nov. 11 home
pepomntpat - Nov. 12 undecided
cassie.dall
- Nov.
16 hospital
duncanpowers - Nov. 25 birth center
callthewind- Dec. 11 birth center, Birthing
from Within
Kellogg+1 - Dec. 12 birth center
MamaFawn - Dec. 18 home G
kesrya - Jan. 21 home
G
AshfieldMay - Feb. 1 birth center,
Hypnobabies
Buckets of Moonbeams - Feb. 20 undecided
clynn58 - Feb. 27 birth center
Traveling the world with my girls - born 12 months and 18 days apart.
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Just wanted to add that we are team pink!!
QOTW: I don't really know that anyone besides my FI knows that we're planning on going au natural...though I did mention my Hypnobabies home study course to my mom (who didn't say anything). But I'm sure it will get interesting over the course of the next couple months.
Thanks for doing this! Please add me:
LindseyJW Sept. 4 Home/Hypnobirthing/Water Green
QOTD: Just about everyone in my life is supportive of our plans. My MIL surely thinks I'm nuts, but she's done a good job of keeping her thoughts to herself this time. This is our second planned homebirth - the first ended in hospital transfer and surgical birth due to OP and ultimate FTP after reaching 10cm and pushing for 8 hours. I've learned so much about what went wrong last time and I have full confidence in my new birth team (and myself). I'm excited to get this show on the road!
We're team blue
QOTW: I am so fortunate that everyone in our life is so supportive of our birth plan. My mom was really nervous about a home birth at first but, went to the open house at the birth center with us, did her own research, read a lot of the Hypnobirthing book, and is really excited for us now! My in-laws I think are still a little nervous but, thankfully are nothing but supportive to my husband and me. I haven't had one negative comment yet, most people are more curious and want to know more about it when I share what our plan is. I'm so excited about the birth and can't wait to meet this guy!
Team: Pink!
QOTW: Are people in your life supportive of your birth plans?
My DH is and MW is (which, is really all that matters at this point), and I have a few friends that are. But, I haven't been very "vocal" about my plans unless people ask me. My mom is a pediatrician, and while she isn't "pro-meds" necessarily she thinks medical procedures are "there for a reason" for the most part. But, I know that's mostly what she was taught, and that when she gave birth to us, she wasn't aware of her options like we are now. I'm really not interested in a debate with her or with anyone else, so, I don't bring up my plans unless I'm asked. So far though, I haven't really gotten any negative feedback from those who do know.
EDD: Sept 19
Hospital using Hypnobabies. Team Green.
Generally, I don't volunteer my birth plans to people, just because I don't like giving people reason to criticize me. Overall, I've had some positive feedback about seeing a CNM group, though my mom doesn't seem to get it. She finds it frustrating that my CNM is only available one day a week. My best friend is the only person who knows that I hired a doula and am working on hypnosis. She's very supportive of me.
Please add me too!
EDD: Oct. 2nd
Hospital/Bradley Team Blue
QOTW: While we've had to explain our decision to go natural to some of our close friends we've still been met with a lot of support from both family and friends. DH's sisters both took Bradley and my mom gave birth to my brothers and me med free. I've been pleasantly surprised by the reactions of those we care about. Most acquaintances that tell me the best thing I can do is to "get the epidural" I just respond with a smile and nod.
Could you add me? We're due Oct 20, team green and having a midwife-assisted birth in a hospital
QOTW: My family and my coworkers are very supportive of our plans to attempt VBAC, but that's about where it ends. It seems that's where it ends. I keep getting the "why the heck aren't you just scheduling it?" from everyone and while it drives me nuts, it tends to shut them up when I explain that it's as safe for baby, safer for me and I'll be able to care for my DS afterwards
Anyhow, either way, I'm not letting it get to me.
Team Pink
QOTW: DH is very supportive. My family is not so much. My parents were very upset with my choice for a non-hospital birth. They were/are very fearful and it caused a lot of issues in my very small family.
With DD I ended up in the hospital with complications, and I think in a weird, twisted way, my parents were happy that I was there (not the reason, but the result).
With this baby, I told them that this was the way it was, there would be no (negative) discussion and that was that. They agreed and this pregnancy has been fine. I think they realized how much it impacted me negatively and they aren't going to change my mind.
Please add me to the list!
Bailey 81, due November 4th, hospital, hypnobirthing, team blue.
QOTW: For the most part, although my father is wicked squeamish (he bailed on my mother during my birth and left the delivery room). He can't fathom why I'd want to "be a hero" and not take the epi.
QOTW: I have experienced no negativity with this pregnancy at all. When people ask me about our plans, I exude appreciation for my son's homebirth and excitement to do it again; I think that really just puts the conversation into a place that doesn't really invite nay-saying. Sometimes people say how brave I am, which I know can sometimes mean that really they think I'm crazy, but oh well. I just say it doesn't feel brave to me at all, it just is what feels safest and right to me.
With my first pregnancy my in-laws didn't argue or debate with us, but they did repeatedly tell the story of my husband's birth which was traumatic for them. They feel that both mom and babe almost died because he was more than 10 lbs (and they think he was also 5 weeks early.) I am about a foot shorter than my husband (he's 6'5") and they were obviously concerned about the size of the baby. But I didn't let it get to me. I knew that they did the best they could with the information that they had at the time. But it was clear with my confidence and positivity that I was not afraid, so they just got quiet about it. My family was totally supportive and had experience with homebirth (my aunt and sister each had one homebirth.)
I had missed the method part. We are using Bradley wherever we end up birthing! We are also Team Pink.
QOTW: For the most part, not really. DH is very supportive and gets more supportive the more he reads. My mom is supportive as she had two unmedicated hospital births and used one shot of Demerol with me. However, DH's parents, my sister, my father, friends, etc, all think I am rather silly and won't be able to do it.They also throw discouraging stories my way about horrendous births and all of the terrible complications that can happen.
I am even more concerned about their reactions if we decide to switch to a birth center birth with a midwife rather than in a hospital with my OB.
I forgot to mention, we're team green! Thanks for putting this together!
QOTW: Yes. My Mom was a little surprised--she had 3 c-sections and was basically of he "I had them, my Mom had them, you'll need to have them, too, mindset". But she's been supportive. And DH has been FANTASTIC. My Sister is going to be with us (we considered a doula, but my Sister asked if she could be there and we're very close, so I told her as long as she'd read up and be prepared to fully support me, she could act as my other support party). She read the whole Hypnobirthing book and is raring to go!
Oh could I be added please?
EDD is Nov 18, we'll be at a hospital with midwives, and on team green.
QOTD: I've found there is no middle ground in my life. People are either of the "zomg, whaaaaat?!?!!? are you crazy?!?!?" school as if we're all 14 and texting, or totally supportive. I'm working really hard to not snap at the unsupportive ones, because they've just never known anyone who went unmedicated, and they've spent their lives around medical intervention as a necessary part of birth.
The supportive people get lots of hugs and love and cookies, and I'm always very sure to tell them how much their support means to me.
Mother's Day, 2011
Please add me!
EDD: Dec 15 hospital w/ hypnobabies Team P
QOTW: I haven't discussed my plans with anyone other than DH. In general, I am aware of my families disapproval of "natural" anything, and so I have chosen to remain quiet to prevent problems.
I would like to be added:
marisella, due August 28th, birthing center with midwife attending, using Birthing from Within, Team Green.
As for the QOTW: Yes, for the most part people are supportive. Most importantly, my DH is supportive, my midwives are on board, and the people who are not supportive don't get a say
BTW... I am Team Green
QOTW: My DH and my BF are very supportive, unquestionably. My Mom is a little more apprehensive, but still very supportive. The rest of the family is less than supportive, but then again we have not even told them the "real" plan, but with them being less than receptive, that is kind of their own doing. We are at peace with it, and will tell them exactly how thing go down, AFTER they happen and LO is happily BFing.
Please add me!
Lis, due 2/2/11, team green, hospital, midwife, water?/HypoBabies/Bradley
My DD was born 4 years ago. I had planned on a water birth but she had a merconium movement and so I had to scratch that. Then planned on no pain meds, but everything slowed down because I was exhausted and in a lot of pain, so I had an epi. Not my birth plan, but really the plan was to have a happy healthy baby and I have the best four year old ever - success!!
Please add me to the list!
I am due on Oct. 4, will be giving birth in a hospital with an OB, using the Bradley Method, Team Pink
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QOTW: All my friends/family are incredibly supportive. The only x-factor is my OB...I go to a practice with about 8 different docs, so I have no idea who will deliver my baby. I've been trying to rotate around and meet them all during my appts so I will at least have met/feel comfortable around them, but I really have no idea how they all feel about natural/med-free births. I'm hoping that hiring a doula will help!
Sept 14/ Hospital/ Hypnobabies/ Team Blue!
We're finding out this week whether we're team blue or pink. I'll update you all when I know.
QOTW: My DH has been fantastically supportive. Probably because I've talked about the pluses of natural birth for years (poor guy...this is what happens when you're married to a doula). My family hasn't said anything really one way or another, but I expect them to be supportive because my mom had both of her kids naturally. I don't think my DH's family knows. Like many of you have said, I don't volunteer the info although I'm happy to tell anyone that asks.
I'm doing Bradley, Team Pink, and I can't believe how ready I am for this to happen at just over 40 weeks - I don't want to wait anymore
Everyone who I actually talk to about it knows how much I read and research everything I do, so they don't say too much. I had one friend with 3 epis say that if she has another baby she'd consider non-medicated since she had a numbness issue with her most recent birth which lasted for hours. My mom had 3 unmedicated births and so did DH's mom, although they just attribute it to the trend 30-35 years ago.
TTC #2 since April 2012
Year 1 - nothing
Year 2 - two m/c
Year 3 - unexplained diagnosis & 4 failed IUIs with Clomid/Letrozole
Year 4 - still unexplained & 3 failed IUIs with Follistim & Ovidral
Year 5 - trying on our own
Please add me!
Dixee.Deluxe Sept 27 Hospital Pink
Please add me. Thanks!
Mrs. JL
EDD: Sept. 28th
hospital, bradley, midwife
Team: Blue
Please add us to team green!
I've been really surprised with the support we've gotten to have a home birth! We've had a lot of questions (which I expected), but we haven't had ANY really negative or dismissive comments. I'm really happy that everyone has been so open-minded about it.
With DD, I had a natural birth in a hospital's birth center. I never had anyone question the location of the birth, but plenty of people questioned whether I'd end up "being able to" achieve a med-free birth. Luckily, most of them listened when I told them to please keep their opinions to themselves. And either way, I showed them in the end.
We're Team Pink
QOTW: Everyone is very supportive! It's been so nice. A few of my friends have used the same birth center and all had really positive experiences. My parents and ILs support our choice. My DH is incredibly supportive as well. So...I guess I don't have any real naysayers to contend with.
DD2 (b. 9/04/2013)
BFP 2/25/12, m/c @ 6w 3d || BFP 8/1/12, m.m/c @ 9w5d
First of all -- roundtheworldgirl -- thank you SO much for doing this!
We are having a girl.
And now for the QOTW: my DH and my parents are incredibly supportive of our use of the Hypnobabies program. They are excited for me and encouraging of the method. I have two close friends who also did the home study program and are cheering me on. As for everyone else...
My MIL, other in-laws, and pretty much all co-workers snort at my decision, and they talk to me like, "yeah anyway, so when you get the epidural, be sure to..." Disrespectful IMO, but I easily block it out...after all, Hypnobabies teaches us to have a "Bubble of Peace," and no one's coming inside my bubble that isn't fully on board!
AmandaS1017 - Feb. 9, Birth center, Bradley Method, Team Green for now.
QOTW: Most people are supportive about giving birth in a birthing center, but I've had a few people say I'm crazy for wanting to do it without meds.
Wow! Thanks for getting this started!
Please add me! EDD: Aug 5th, Hospital, Bradley, Team Blue!
My husband is way supportive (thank you Bradley classes for that), my mom (2 c-sections) thinks I can do it but wonders why I would want to, my MIL was a big surprise in the support side because she had never told my husband she went natural and BF'd with him (youngest of 3) until I told her my plans, everyone else thinks I'm crazy. Even had my husband's uncle inform me this weekend that I better "get the shot" and feed the baby "soy formula" if I wanted what was best.
Oh! We're Team Green!
My mom had four natural births and my step-mom had two, so everyone is very natural birth oriented. Even though they had their babies in the hospital, they've been totally supportive of home birth. Actually, I feel pressure for everything to work out - "Oh, we always have natural births in our family." The history is nice, but they're so blase about how it's not a big deal that I fear that I'll feel like I haven't lived up to their expectations if I end up transferring and needing any medical intervention!
My DH's family hasn't said anything one way or the other. They're perfect in-laws. "We're sure that you know what's best." That's exactly what I want to hear!
Please add me:
irishmorningstar, Sept. 28, Birthing Center, Green
March 13 - 2nd homebirth (UP/UC), hypnobabies
I am lucky enough to have the vast majority of my friends be midwives, doulas, cbe's, rn's, etc and the remainder of my friends have known me for decades and know I do what I want despite their opinions and have stopped offering. Most of the time they want to know more about my choices. Overall EVERYONE is super supportive.
I wanted to add that we're doing Hypnobabies. Just starting week 2 of the home study!
As for the QOTW:
My family is being "supportive" of our decision to homebirth in that they aren't trying to talk us out of it. But that doesn't mean that they don't still ask a million questions that make it pretty clear they aren't comfortable with the decision. My DH's parents are squicked out that we aren't even having an ultrasound. My mom says she is "just not ok" with us having a midwife and homebirth. As far as friends go -- most of them seem okay with it. I've not had anyone outright say anything negative to me at this point. And actually I've had a few people outright say that it's "awesome" that I'm having a homebirth
July 27 - Birthing Center - Hypnobirthing and Waterbirth - Team Green
Family and friends are supportive of our decision to go natural. Our neighbor is an OB and is incredibly vocal in his belief that a birth can't happen without an epidural. And that's why I'm glad I have midwives instead!
Please add me!
Carpozi, Sept 10, Birth Center/Bradley, Green
QOTD:
Very few people are actually supportive and most are completely uneducated on natural birth. Thankfully DH and my mom are completely supportive and I don't care about anyone else! Just wish they wouldn't try to discourage me from it, which gets annoying.